Changes I've been making in my life. You know, the ones I plan to blog about in detail.

-Homeschooling. Love, love, love it more than I ever knew that I would! I never even considered homeschooling until I was pregnant with Judah and read a book by Dr. James Dobson (Bringing Up Boys). Two weeks ago we officially started. I love that I get to raise my son, teach him (most) everything he knows, cook with him, do craft projects, go on field trips (like Alice In Wonderland Jr, that we went to with my mom yesterday), and be such a significant part of his life. I don't have to worry about him adjusting to school or that the workload is too fast or easy for him. I plan my curriculum around him with his giftings, his talents, and his personality in mind.

-Cooking whole foods. Instead of buying whole wheat dinner rolls, chocolate cake in the box, or cornbread I've been making them myself. And, surprise, surprise it really isn't that hard. Not to mention, it's cheaper and better for us. Replace whole wheat flour with white and add a little flax seed and everyone (including mama!) is happy. The other day I ordered this adorable little apron as my new uniform for becoming domestic.

-Staying home more. Without the obligation of ministering so much outside of my home I am able to minister more to my husband, children, and others inside my home. We aren't going out for lunch everyday and to meetings every night and I am able to fulfill the role that I believe that God has called me to- to minister first to Him, then to Eric, then to the boys, then to others. I always believed in that order, but at the church that we were at it wasn't encouraged. Thank you God for new freedom! (And, we're saving money in gas!)

-Our puppy! Our little puppy, Captain Whitebeard ("Captain" for short) is 3 months old. We've had him for a few weeks and are having so much fun with him! Although, I wasn't exactly enthusiastic about the idea of a new puppy I decided to bless my husband and choose to be enthusiastic and I'm glad I did. He really is fun for the boys and for us.

-23 weeks pregnant! This pregnancy is flying by! It's already September and by December we'll be holding our sweet little baby! Any guesses of what we're having? It's going to be a surprise and I'll probably do a poll (with a fun prize!) for the winner.

-Cleaning my own house. I'm sad not to have our (amazing) cleaning lady anymore, but I have the time and the motivation to clean my own house. And, I'm able to use natural cleaning products with white vinegar, baking soda, borax, tea tree oil, and eucalyptus oil and without toxic fumes.