Step Into My Office...

This is my office. The dining room table. My office also consists of one rolling file crate and a drawer in 3-drawer rolling plastic cart. Its a less-than-ideal set-up for someone in the publishing business. But I have learned to cope with my situation: I have learned to weed-out and only keep what is necessary. I have learned to block out distractions (my kids, the phone, the TV, my husband) by listening to classical music (thus the headphones, currently playing Vivaldi's Four Seasons). When I do have a couple of quiet hours I have learned to be efficient and not spend time on petty things - every minute counts! Now, that said, working at home does have it's perks: short commute, great "career" attire (note my new bathrobe!), flexible hours and no daycare fees! I really enjoy writing. It is fun to have a lesson come together as I write. Its cool to see my ideas in print. And I love being able to teach what I have written. I am thankful that God has provided this occupation for me. It fits my season of life.

Still Learning

It's a new day and I am ready to learn how to post pictures, change my blog layout, and add blog-friends to my list. Thanks so much Debbi for taking the time to walk me through everything.

I thought I would show everyone a little bit of what life has been like over the past month. Christmas day was spent just like I prefer it - at home! We made our traditional birthday cake for Jesus that evening.

Grant received a snowboard for Christmas. He thought it was sooooo cool. I couldn't believe how he was able to get on it and go immediately. We have a small (very small & short) slope on the corner of our property. It was a great "beginners hill" for him.

One of the highlights of Christmas break was meeting Doug, Debbi and their twin boys at the airport. They had a lengthy layover so we were able to spend a little time with them. Alex got to see the boys for the very first time. I think he was really taken with them since he is a twin. He kept commenting: "they are soooo different!" It breaks my heart not to see them as much as I want. They are so beautiful, yummy and precious. And they are growing WAY too fast!

I am sure I will keep posting as I learn more about what I am doing with this blog. Have a great weekend.

Trying this "blog thang"

Okay - I have wanted to get into this blog thing, but I have no clue what I am doing. So, I'll just start like this and see what happens. I really like Debbi and Kate's blogs and think they are so fun to read and a neat way to stay connected.
Not much news here today. Trent went to piano this afternoon. He is doing very well. He is going to participate in a school-district wide piano festival. It's kind of like "contest" where the kids just get a ranking and critique sheet. He is playing a more "classical" piece and "I'm Late" from Alice in Wonderland.
Alrighty, lets hit "publish" and see what happens.