Quiet Life Homestead

Saturday

I just read Kitty's page about the Duggars!  They are such an inspiration!  I read the article to both Charlie and Dallas and they both thought it was neat.  I've always wished that I could have more children and I love to see how He's blessed them.

Charlie's teaching a basic leather class this morning and we're going to go with him.  The store will be open while he's teaching, but we thought we'd come and sweep the floors and such.  Actually, the kids will probably sweep the floors while I help with the ever present inventory count.

For an early Mother's Day, we went last night and ate at El Chico.  Also, we went to Bath and Body Works so I could purchase more soap for the house.  They are currently having their 5 for $10 sale and so I loaded up on 15 bottles (three bathrooms plus the kitchen).  I know the soap isn't exactly economical, but we purchase it because I'm not allergic to it (the cheaper soaps make my hands hurt and the skin peel) and also its great for cleaning leather dye and paint off the hands.  My third Mother's Day gift was getting to purchase the Home Management Binder and Mom's Survival e-books from Candy.  I haven't gotten to look at them just yet, but I will as soon as I get off here.

Tomorrow we're going to do our traditional zoo trip and have invited Charlie's parents to come with us.  I hope the weather will be nice.  The zoo is having an orchestra come to play classical music in the afternoon, but it will be too packed at that time.  I'd like to go first thing in the morning, before the crowds and before the heat, especially if his parents come.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Mother's Day!