February 8, 2006

• Not Much Computer Time, Not Much to Say

  This week has been tougher for me to post because it is no computer from 6 to 9 week.  It’s worked well, and we’ve had one night at home all together, but all we did was math (pesky algebra!). Still, I’m glad we’re doing it.

  A number of days ago, I got a treat in the mail.  I am sure everyone loves getting packages, and I am no exception. This treat was from my good friend Thile who sent me three fizzy bath bombs. I’d never heard of them before.  I’ve used two so far, and they are fun!  They are scented balls about the size of a kiwifruit.  Once you’ve run your hot bath, you plop one in the tub and then have a good time watching it roll around the tub fizzing.  When it is done, you have a pleasant, scented bath with some softening oils.  Very nice!  Thank you, Thile!

  If God brings it to mind, would you please pray for the play auditions Thursday night (2/9)?  I need wisdom to know whom to cast in each part. I would also ask for prayer that the teens wouldn’t be disappointed if they get a part they didn’t think they wanted. When we did Romeo and Juliet, everything worked out so well, and I know it was because of much prayer!

  Also, Nathan and James drive to Harrisburg tomorrow (Thursday) for Nathan’s first shooting match. Prayers for safety, a good time of fellowship for the two of them, for Nathan to do well in his shooting, and for a chance to get to know some of his fellow club members better are all appreciated.

  I was going to review one of my all-time favorite children’s books, The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken since I just finished reading it aloud to my children, but I’m really cold and want to use that other bath fizzie. So, I’ll sum it up by saying that if you haven’t read this book, you ought to read it. It’s got all the things that appealed to my young imagination: wealthy family with a fantastic house and toy room, orphans, an elderly, genteel aunt, evil governess, work-house orphanage, a cave house, escape and intrigue, and a happy ending.  It’s like a fairy tale adventure story with no magic.  The vocabulary is high for a children’s book, so your third grader might skip over a few words although the plot wouldn’t be to detailed or the book too long. It makes a great read aloud!

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