This last week has been pretty blah weather wise. I feel like I’m right in the middle of Tim Burton’s Sleepy Hollow. Sure there is beauty in it, but I am very unprepared for cold weather as far as dressing myself and the girls. The everyday rain has made it even more difficult. Without rain boots or coats and hats, we have had to stay indoors and give up our nature walk until the weather breaks. There are no places to take children to play indoors in such a rural area. This is especially hard on Ivy who lives to be as physical as possible. She has cried, tantrumed, and gotten into so much trouble.
This morning Ivy discovered that she is finally big enough to use the rocking horse, and got it going pretty good until I decided to take her picture. The joy on her face was a relief. Her face has been drawn and aggravated so much this week.
Deladis has been antsy too. I thought she was going to explode when I told her we were going to be going to dance class and church yesterday. She started jumping on the bed and nearly landed on her sister’s head. I’m hoping I can hold off her incessant questioning for two more hours before we leave for our homeschoolers group meeting today. I’m thanking God we have some place to go.
This all has really been trying my patience. A trial was just what I needed to put all my work in that area to the test. I’ve failed more than I’ve passed, but it’s okay. It keeps me in perspective and lets me know where I am. Absolutely not the perfect temperament. 😉 Not able to withstand a trial on my own strength. Right where I’m supposed to be.
I’m missing my coffee these days too. I’ve had a headache for about five days now, and I know that a good cup of coffee would either take it away or help me deal with it a whole lot easier. I have been sleeping better since giving it up, but my mind is still working at ninety miles an hour. I could definitely rationalize why it would be perfectly fine to start drinking coffee again. Should I?
As far as school goes, we’ve been forced by the weather to take a fall break. Not having good access to the outdoors makes it hard to use our curriculum. I’ve been keeping to our rhythm fairly well over our break, but been much more lax. I’m finding that I really need a solid plan in order to be productive because of my flitting mind. That is something I aim to work on this weekend. Planning for the next few weeks, our schooling, activities, meals, housework, etc…
It is these days when there is no quick remedy to our dilemma that I really feel the crunch of financial choices. Winter/Rain attire is usually acquired over a period of a few months as money comes in, but it’s supposed to snow Saturday or Sunday. Where is my October of yore? I’ve got the rainy week blues.
A Mountain Mama - East Kentucky Gal 
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October 15, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Deb in PA
It’s cold and rainy here too. But it’s worse with little ones. My girls now can amuse themselves, but I remember those days…
October 16, 2009 at 3:11 pm
meorthethoughtofme
I could have totally written this today. It’s been really rainy here as well and without transportation at the moment, I haven’t been able to take my son out. As a result we too are experiencing a lot more tantrums and disturbances in sleep patterns for him. Oy. Makes those long days even longer. Stay warm this weekend. (Where, oh where, did fall go? We skipped straight to winter!)
October 16, 2009 at 3:16 pm
eastkentuckygal
We have transportation just no where to go and no money to spend shopping, which is the only choice of outing we have without proper attire. It is yuck! I miss my October.
October 16, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Marge Fulton
Miss seeing you. Hang in there. Lots of books, blocks, paint with the kids. When the dishes come in, call me and we can have lunch somewhere? I am getting studio space at the Artisan Center in Hindman and Joel just bought one of my paintings today! Keep in touch.
October 16, 2009 at 10:49 pm
Heather
It snowed and rained here all last week, and I thought that we would all go crazy. I keep hoping this is not a sign of the winter to come.
we have the exact same issues, and man the kiddos get antsy so quickly. I still have to get the kids their woolens for this year, they are actually more important than having much clothing, since they live outdoors, and it gets darn cold here.
Hang in there, and honestly, a little coffee a day is probably not going to make much difference 🙂
October 18, 2009 at 1:56 pm
tipper
Rain soaked here too-and cold. I remember how hard it was with 2 little ones on those kind of days. It does get easier as they get older-but then thats kinda sad too : )
October 19, 2009 at 7:49 pm
Cre
It was rainy all last week here too. Miserable. The boys were begging to go outside. I know I lost more battles than I won!
Not that I homeschool but when the weather does turn, collect up your outdoor treasures and store them for future lessons on rainy days. Maybe that provide some entertainment. Another suggestion, and it may seem silly, look at some of the activities from the Little House on the Prarie books! Lots of cold weather, old-timey fun stuff that kids would enjoy. At least with the holidays approaching you can begin Christmas crafts for gifts.