A model, a maker, a baker, and a prayer need

What we've been up to:

We've finally finished our foam solar system model.

 

The kids had fun creating it.  It was much better/easier to manage than the balloon model.

 

 

We tried to make a solar s'more maker.

 

 

Unfortunately, it seems as if October in Iowa may not be the best time for this project. 

 

 

We had to make snacks for preschool.

 

 

I thought these little fall picks for the muffins were so cute!  I love fall.



 

What I have been struggling with:



this year's schedule!  The constant driving and outside activities make accomplishing things at home challenging.  Sometimes I feel so pressed down I can't breathe.  Fortunately, I've been through this enough that the Lord has given me confidence and hope to try to cope.  I'm also going to try just to get up a little bit earlier.  I've seen a benefit to this so far.

 

What my kids have been struggling with: attitudes.

But I believe this is also largely due to the schedule and just plain tiredness.  We're three days into an earlier  bedtime for them and I feel like I'm seeing improvement.

 

So if you have a spare prayer for us, we would much appreciate it.