Charming Girls August Christmas Sewing Party & Self Care Goal Report

 

This afternoon I was home alone!  I have "almost" finished my August Christmas Sew In Project. All that is left is to hand sew the binding and the label.  As far as I know now there are no more wedding in the near future that will require a  special wedding gift.  

I had run out of the multi color thread I was using for the machine quilting.  After searching Walmart and the internet,  I found it on Hancock Fabric's website.  I ordered it hoping it would arrive soon!!!!  This afternoon  I stopped at a local little variety store where they carry some thread, some fabric, and some craft items.  Thereit was--I bought both spools they had in stock.  Came home and finished the quilting and sewing on the binding.  Both daughters in law have been looking at the tree skirts to decide what color scheme and pattern they would like.

The reason I'm home alone is the DH had the chance to go the the BIG Farm Progress Show at Boone, Iowa.  DS-1 needed to go as part of his job at Tractor Central-the large John Deere dealerships in Northern & West Central Wisconsin. 

 So after attending a funeral this morning and looking for the thread. I also stopped at the local Curves and rejoined.  I belonged a couple of years ago--I like the work out.  When we were still milking cows I would come home from school and head to the barn.    As much as I enjoy having the dairy cows gone.  I did lose the two hours of physical work/ exercise that I had each night.  So starting Thursday night--I will go up at least three times a week.  Hopefully, I will lose weight, lose inches, and feel better!!

 

 Charming Girls Goal Report!

1.  Take time for myself.   I didn't do real well on this--but I am making progress.  I have continued my reading and studying of Beth Moore's "Breaking Free."  You could follow that journey on my Faith and Friends blog.

2.  Walk or other exercise at least three times a week-   I didn't do very well with this goal.  My joining Curves will take care of this!!

3.  Eat more nutritiously and not let my frustrations or stress control my eating habits.This I have worked on!  It must be working--my clothes are fitting better.  My Beth Moore study is helping with my frustrations and stress. 

Needs to be accomplished: 

1. Complete the wedding gifts for Dawn & Jason, and Becky & Travis.  Dawn & Jason's was given to them.  Today I have finished all the machine work on Becky & Travis'.

2.  Spend time preparing my stories/ object lessons for VBS.  It was a great week.  Lots of hours of prep--but was good!

3.   Work on cleaning out cupboards upstairs to use for my sewing/quilting  I didn't get to do this--I had the grandkids more than I expected--but I did love the time the kids were with me!

School starts for the Students in the morning!  I guess I am ready.