"A very happy Thursday to you," as Winnie the Pooh would say. Or was it Piglet? It's been a while since I read The House at Pooh Corner, but I know it's in there somewhere and it was one of them. I know for sure it wasn't Eeyore.
So we've been here a week. And except for a stack of pictures upstairs on the dresser in the library and a pile of sweats on the floor in my room that don't fit and two bins of miscellaneous stuff in Audrey's room and my toolbox on the kitchen counter, everything is put away.
Not counting the garage (which has a pile of stuff still to be sorted like bulletin boards and cleaning stuff) and the basement (which is filled with craft and school stuff and is getting organized very s l o w l y.)
I had thought to have the girls work on the basement some this morning sorting markers and crayons and pencils and such, but they're off with Toben to pick up Ava (my five-year-old niece) to come back and play awhile this morning. That's much more important. We're going to have a tea party for lunch (ham and cucumber tea sandwiches and cookies and m&ms on china) and I think we just may paint our toenails.
This week has flown by. And yet at the same time, it feels like we've been here forever. I was standing at the sink washing dishes yesterday and had that surreal feeling that last year was just a dream and didn't really happen.
But then I think of all the desert lessons learned and I know it did. I'm not the same girl I was a year ago. Not sure how to put it to words quite yet; it's something I'm working out in the pages of my journal.
Been reading a great book too and have more to share about that soon, but wanted to pop by and say hello. The internet man rang the doorbell at 7:15 this morning--luckily I had on cute pjs!--and so I'm no longer using the pirated network that worked only upstairs in our room. So I'm sitting at my desk and feeling like it's time to get caught on my inbox.
I'm anxious to show you what's back to the way it was and what's new, but I have yet to discover the cord that connects my camera to my computer. Plenty more blogging coming now that I'm all set up and good to go.
Have a super day!
Joanne
P.S. It's fall-like here in Denver today. I have on jeans! and a sweater! A light cardigan, but a sweater nonetheless. Loving it.
Welcome home! My favorite part of any trip is always coming home! I can't imagine how that must feel after a YEAR! Our mom's had coffee the other morning- sounded like you have one happy momma now that you are back. :)
Posted by: Elizabeth Mardesen | July 08, 2010 at 09:51 AM
It is Pooh that says that. =) I wish I was wearing jeans...supposed to be 100 where I am.
Posted by: Rachel | July 08, 2010 at 11:37 AM
Welcome back to Colorado! Look forward to hearing about the book you're reading.
Posted by: Christina | July 08, 2010 at 02:24 PM
We have a mutual friend in Heather (now in Az, formerly in Ut and Co). She pointed me to your blog because she knows that we enjoy so many of the same things: tea parties, charm braclets, crafts, Christian sisters and the Word. (That's probably in reverse order.)I'm delighted to see from your blog the kind of friends that God has woven into her life since she and Paul worked along side us. Know that I've prayed for you today and anticipate the time that we will be able to have tea with Heather together. Thank you for your authenticity!
Posted by: Becky Dietz | July 08, 2010 at 05:56 PM
So glad to hear you are settled and feeling more at home. Envious that you get to wear jeans and a sweater. It has been a hot week in the high 90's...we have an afternoon rain which is cooling things down...feels nice! Have a Great Tea Party :)
Posted by: Donna | July 09, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Can't wait to see some pictures of the new "old" house.:) Ahhh.....fall. Oh how I miss you.
Posted by: rhonda | July 09, 2010 at 01:10 PM
What's old is new again, and that's part of the beauty of life. Glad to hear that the unpacking is going well. My husband read your e-mail reply and then peppered me with questions about your blog! Guys must think this stuff is weird.
Peace,
Kim Feth
Posted by: Kim Feth | July 09, 2010 at 06:43 PM
Wow, you are fast! I can't believe that you've got so much unpacked and put away! Did it almost feel like you were moving into a new home? I bet you are seeing new decorating possibilities! :)
Posted by: Anuja | July 10, 2010 at 05:53 AM
I'm glad you're home! I'm glad you're home! I'm glad you are home!!!
All is right with the world now... :)
Let's talk soon, okay? Let's plan some time together--just us!
Posted by: Holly @ Crownlaiddown | July 10, 2010 at 09:34 PM
LOVE that translation of Ephesians 1:8. What version is it??
Welcome "home"!! God is good!
Posted by: Jen | July 14, 2010 at 07:27 AM