Religion and Politics...Sorry - on to more pressing matters...

Sorry about all the rligion and politics as of late. It's a compulsion really and I just can't stop myself! Tim is in bed. we just finished watching the last presidential debate together and of course all the analysis following. We really are "junkies" I guess. It is a nice way for us both to connect with one another and to be able to talk with one another about bigger more important things than the often less than crucial matters we are forced into discussing because of the little people we care for daily. They seem to want to discuss menu options and entertainment choices endlessly. We discuss who ate the last chocolate pudding, how much popcorn is too much at one sitting, who forgot to flush the toilet again, whether or not the needed sports uniform is washed and ready for tomorrow, and of course the all important matter of getting a Halloween costume soon soon soon!

Morgan's volleyball season is almost over. Thank goodness. I must say it'll be nice to have a lot less driving around here there and everywhere. Mary Grace wants to do some tumbling classes or something. That is pretty easy and we can keep that close to home so we might sign her up. Collin is doing great in his Kindergarten class. Tim and I are so relieved that he loves school and that he is learning and behaving. We really feel very confident that we made the right choice to take him out of the catholic school and put him in our local school. Monica is happy to "play house" with mommy at home. I will sit on the big bed in the girls' room and have Monica "serve" me the dishes she prepares at her kitchen set. Chris likes to throw the dishes around and generally make a mess of things. Tim is working hard and trying to catch as much Illinois football as he can. I am trying to stay on top of the laundry and not let it get the best of me. So far so good.

Tuesday mornings are bible study. i really enjoy that. It's my one opportunity to talk about grown up things with a variety of people. Well the baby's crying...gotta go nurse him and lay him back down...I'll do that another 3-5 times tonight! Yikes! Can't wait til that's over...