Just normal . . .

Ok now I'm remembering why I fell so far behind on this blog - there's not much to post about when life is just normal!  :)  But us Roisums have learned to be SO THANKFUL for "just normal."  So thankful for routine, the comings and goings, for laundry, a house to clean, food to prepare, dogs to chase around, the carpooling, bible studies, the church activities . . .  We know people who would give anything for "normal" right now, so it's not something I will ever take for granted again.

We did manage to get the house decorated for Christmas (pictures later) and did a major downsize on Christmas stuff.  When we moved we realized we had WAY TOO MUCH.  I have a small problem with Christmas decor.  Yikes.  Something along the lines of 15 Rubbermaid totes.  We got rid of about 1/2 of that - the Cornerstone Rescue Mission was happy to see it.  :)  And it felt good to get rid of stuff.  But then wouldn't you know, I bought a few more Christmas decorations last week.  See?  I have a problem.

The kids are preparing for their roles in their upcoming school musical - but they don't share much with us ahead of time.  Jack is quite cagey about his part, so we don't know anything there - but we do know that Noah is King Herod.  This has been the subject of much joking around here because King Herod was hideously egotistical, mean and horrible ~~ all of which Noah is NOT.  :)  It's hard for him to even ACT that way, so this role will be a bit of a struggle for him (but funny at the same time!).  Can't wait to see how it all plays out.

Our sweet King Herod also has his last piano recital next weekend - he's decided to drop piano for now.  It breaks my heart because he's SO GOOD, but he's ready for a break and we can respect that.  I hope he goes back to it someday . . .

Now off to do some more of my NORMAL stuff - take the dogs out, do my bible study (which really, meeting with God on the pages of is word is anything but normal!!), make supper . . . and being thankful all the while!