In my life this week…
Last week we spent five days at our denominational Youth Camp. I said that to say this: We are still recovering. At least I am.
On Monday we did EIGHT loads of laundry. And ran to the grocery store. And made homemade pizza. Oh, and made a fresh blueberry pie, too!
The rest of the week has been a bit of a blur. Every day I vow to get the kitchen work caught up, but I’m thinking the dishes move themselves to the sink in the night. Every single day when I wake up, there are still dirty dishes in the sink! Today I may MUST get to the bottom of the kitchen sink!
My favorite thing this week was…
Weston has been daydreaming over tractors, balers, fences, and such in a Mennonite catalog that we receive. On Wednesday we stopped at a tractor supply store to take a look at their farm toys. Weston had so much fun looking at all the toy tractors and accessories–actually, I think he must have requested one of everything! We’re still holding out for the better quality toys we found in the catalog, but it made me happy to see his excitement and glowing face.
Things I’m working on…
I’ve been working hard at cleaning and reorganizing this week. And really, I’ve made a lot of progress. Just don’t look at the kitchen sink. 
I’m also teaching Kaylee how to sew. Over the last few days, we have worked on four different skirts. None are completely finished yet, but we’re planning to get them done before Sunday.
Questions/thoughts I have…
It is truly a blessing to have a safe, spiritual place for our children to attend Youth Camp. I find camp season to be almost overwhelming at times, but it is worth every effort to get our family there.
A photo, video, link, or quote to share…
“Discipling our children is not about teaching them to behave in a way that won’t embarrass us. We’re working toward something much more important than that. We’re actually raising our children with a view toward leading them to trust and to follow Christ.”
― Voddie T. Baucham Jr., Family Shepherds: Calling and Equipping Men to Lead Their Homes
And a quick peek at Kendra’s visit to church camp:
What’s happening in your homeschool corner?
Our youth camp was this week also although we did not attend. It is going to be on our radar for next year though! Stopping by form The Hoggatt Homeschool via HSMJ! Have a great week!
It’s so much work to get everything ready for youth camp, but always worth the effort! Hope you’ll be able to make it next year.
Thanks for stopping by!
Wait! That’s happening in my kitchen sink too! I really did think I put them away by bedtime…but some always return in the morning!
So relieved to know that I’m not the only one with kitchen sink issues! Something to do with feeding a family, I guess.
I am packing for myself and two kids to leave for camp in a few days! I could pull an all nighter and not be caught up! I will be in recovery mode next week…and I bet you won’t be able to find the bottom of my sink either!
LOVE your quote at the end!
Shelly
Shelly, I totally understand the all-nighter thing–it’s so tempting when you’ve got so much to do, but I hope sleep wins out for you! I’m thankful to hear that someone understands about recovery mode (including the overflowing kitchen sink, LOL!).
Thanks so much for stopping by!
We love homemade pizza,too. Summer we have it once a week for dinner.
Becca, we always look forward to pizza night at our house–kids AND adults!
Now THAT is a good quote!! (Don’t look at my sink either.) =p
I won’t look at your sink, if you won’t look at mine! Great benefit of online friendships, don’t you think?
I’m glad no one is looking in the kitchen sinks right now. I would not like for anyone to see mine right now, LOL. Homemade pizza, mmm, like the quote, & we will be leaving for camp next week.
Made me smile, Traci–maybe we should just avoid the kitchen altogether!
Hope you have a great time at camp!
I loved the quote! Good reminder. Enjoyed reading through your post.
Cute picture of our Grandaughter!
Your granddaughter LOVED Youth Camp!