Monday night

Tired today.  A bit like that 'the day after Christmas' feeling.  I even stayed in my night clothes until late afternoon, and changed just before Gary came home from work. Fourth son seemed a bit anxious about me being dressed like that so long.  I think it made him think of sickness, and all of my family get antsy if there's even a hint of me feeling under the weather.  I think I was just tired.  Too much leading up to the confirmation, and exhaustion when it was over.  About 2 months or more of classes and it was more than this homebody could bear!  All for good though.

When I went to bed last night I told Gary that there was no turning back now.  I feel married to the church in a way that I've never felt before....as a matter of fact, have never felt like that.  Church membership can be handled so casually, and this certainly wasn't.  Told the kids this morning that unless something outlandish happens, I'm at this church to stay.  I want to grow old with these people---helping, worshiping and sharing.  It just feels so right.  And middle daughter is already talking about going through confirmation next fall.  She wants to be an acolyte.  I do love a child with a goal. :)

Anyway.

I don't have to leave the house tomorrow, and am very glad of that.  I bought some purple Halloween lights and will hang them over the kitchen window.  Will putter around and settle.  Just need homey things to do, simple things to do and ordinary routines.  Hamburgers for dinner, and we'll get the house tidy and do schoolwork as well.  All do-able things.