Saturday

The movie night at church was so much fun. Little children who don't get to sit through a church service were there---and in the quiet spots in the movie (there were few!), you could hear their talking, whispers and giggles---and yes, yelling. Definitely oriented towards the little ones, which was sweet. Ours enjoyed it and everyone was worn out when we got home. There was a time when I avoided doing much extra stuff with them, finding it too overwhelming. I mean, really, taking eight children anywhere is an event, but after repeatedly seeing them have a good time away from home, we've done more doing than sitting at home. I make no excuses. Life is full, no matter. I can only do so much, but have rearranged my thinking so as to accommodate fun more readily. Sometimes it's a bit of a stretch...unfortunately.

Today must go to the store. Food's gone. I twittered about only having peanut butter and potatoes in the house, and don't exaggerate. I'm the only on up now, so when someone sidles into the room, will get ready and go. The dogs sometimes get frisky when left alone in the house (all four together), and I don't relish a race around the living room just yet. If I don't separate the puppies from the big dogs when I leave the room and they're not napping, joy abounds. :) 'Course it's overcast outside, and they think it's nighttime---all sleeping, so maybe they'll chill anyway.

Hope the weekend is restful. I'm low on sleep. A noisy thunderstorm blew through last night--right over head, so rest was just fitful and nothing more. Must nap. Often.