reasons to be happy

This morning I decided instead of going off right away to work at the school (which there is still a ton to do to get ready), I had to run out to Poulsbo to do a few errands.  The morning is really the best time (although, even that is getting hard with trying to get Hailey on a schedule).  Let me tell you.  At first, this was a rough trip.  For once, Hailey didn't cry in the car (I hung a toy up in front of her car seat, and that seemed to pre-occupy her mostly), which was good, but she would not settle down in her sling while I shopped.  So, every trip was done as quickly as I could get a three year old in and out of a cart, find what I needed and get back into the car.  All the while trying to bounce an unhappy 2 month old while people look at me and say things like, "Must be someone's lunch time" or "its okay, no one minds".  Sorry, I know these people mean well, but I was in such a mood...I wasn't starving my child or ignoring her needs and I didn't really care what other people thought, I just wanted my daughter to be happy, people!  She was just tired and maybe a little uncomfortable because it was warm out...but life has to go on anyway.  

Anyway, the day got better.  Shea was really good the whole time we were out, and when we got home I was able to get Hailey down for an hour nap and accomplish a few things.  Then notice simple things that made my day happy.

One, I did my hair (although it is kind of messy in the picture form running around with children all day) and wore a dress.  Two, my flowers that my sister brought me last Saturday are still beautiful on the table.  Three, I made a cute blanket and pendant banner for my friend's baby shower tomorrow.

Four, I made apple sauce with apples picked from our apple tree!  The jar is for Tawny when she gets home, and the pyrex is what we have left.  I probably picked about 20 apples (they are fairly small), and I got to use my awesome Foley Mill which my father inlaw bought for me a few years ago.

Five, I have several new books to read from the library (if I can find time), and Six, I found these adorable headbands in a two pack for $2.50 at WalMart!  Finally Hailey can wear something in her hair that is not PINK.

I am having so much fun working on Preschool stuff!  I have the first two weeks completely planned out and have weekly outlines for the first 5.  Tawny has so many resources that it has been so fun to grab ideas from her.  I think I'm going to learn a lot this year, and I'm excited to have my very own curriculum put together for following years.

In other news, I went to the dentist and have $1500 worth of work to get done!  I haven't been in two years, and normally I don't have that much other than a good cleaning and small cavity...this time I need 6 fillings and two deep cleanings.  I don't know how it got so bad, but I think part of it is that when I was pregnant I didn't get any preventative care done, and pregnancy can really do a number on your gums and teeth.  We're looking into other options to pay for it or bring the cost down, because we can't really afford it right now.  Jeremy's work is slowing down, so already things will be tight through the winter.

I am working at Mora for about 7 hours tomorrow night though - my boss randomly texted me because she is short staffed and several of the girls are all in a wedding.  So at least that will help out a little!

Jeremy did apply for a temporary job to get us through this slower time at his work, so pray we hear back from it!  It is a gardening job with about the same commute as he already drives.  It would be 40 hours a week and the same or more per hour as he makes now.  We are hoping something works out so we don't have to move in with his parents again...and so I don't have to go back and work at Mora on a regular basis.  I'm already not very excited about being away from my baby for so long and having to pump at work. :(

At least I know God will take care of us, even if it means not having things be exactly that way I want them to.