Keeping Busy

One of the biggest issues we've had recently in our house is keeping busy.  I always have plenty to do, but the kids don't want to always be helping me with the wash or housework.  We're going to be starting our winter garden soon, but they're still looking for other things to do-  the older girls especially.

Sweet M10 has been doing a lot of baking and she made dinner all by herself the other night.  O12 is not as interested in anything.  She's my tough one.  The other day we were on Pinterest and looking at fall/winter crafts and found these beautiful garlands.  We found out that they were made by finger knitting so we sat down and taught ourselves via YouTube last night.  It's such a wonderful thing to do.  We have about 4 feet of red garland already done!  We can easily do it when we're sitting together in the evening and even L7 wants to get in on the action.

I realize what a time sucker media has been in our lives.  I really don't mind a movie here or there, but the tv is full of senseless cr*p and there are so many worthless things online as well.  But it's been hard to find things for the kids to do instead.  We've been playing a lot of board games, doing arts and crafts, and reading.  I know it's going to take some time though.  It's taking me time, too.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Philippians 4:13