Almost-Back-to-School Things (and Katterson Kitchen)

 The days are drawing near.

Trying to own up to exactly how many snacks will be required for the weeks ahead

 

Squeezing in some Momma dates this week

 

Meal mixes = dinner sanity

 

A couple years back, the Holiday Craft Boutique birthed a new mini-venture here, called Katterson Kitchen.  

 

In honor of back-to-school chaos, I'm putting together some Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala meal mixes. (Family favorite!)

If you're interested in hearing more, let me know with this brief form.

Victor's Challenges 6-8

 

Week 6 (July 17): Learn how to change oil in a car. 

Verse to memorize: For you remember, brothers, our labor and toil: we worked night and day, that we might not be a burden to any of you, while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God. 1 Thessalonians 2:9

Components:

• Buy the oil and filter(s) that you need.

• Schedule a time to change oil with Dad.

• Gather the needed tools.

• Change the oil

Bonus: Employment opportunity (see next challenge)

  Week 7 (July 24): Work a (small) business. Postponed due to sickness...

(Ideas: Oil changes, yard mowing, dog walking, baked goods sales, weeding, etc)

Verse to memorize: Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest work with his own hands, so that he may have something to share with anyone in need. Ephesian 4:28

Components:

• Write an email describing your service; set a business goal.

• Choose people to tell about your business. Persevere until you have reached your business goal.

• Buy the needed supplies.

• Provide your service.

Bonus: Make a plan for your income (save, spend, give).

 

Week 8 (July 31): Host a party. 

Verse to memorize: Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Psalm 34:8

Components:

• Choose the time, location (park), and guests to invite.

• Plan activities and food.

• Invite guests and keep track of RSVPs.

• Collect food and other supplies to bring.

• Help clean up.

Bonus: Fun with friends!

My Favorites

A dump of some of my most favorite moments, quotes, and quips from some of my most favorite people...

Josiah: One of the most common ways that I travel is on all fours.

We have 2 paper hole punches. One is new and cuts through the paper smoothly; one is old and tough. Josiah's commentary: …because it’s older and it knows what’s coming and umph (resists)

The boys, eating beef jerky:

I am a tiger eating a cow.

This feeds my loud side.

I feel stronger now, Mom!

Calvin, routinely: Thanks, mom *love*
Chatty: so descriptive, detailed
Water towers: giant marshmallows, rockets
Help making lunch, washing dishes, cleaning bathrooms
Occasional naps
Bible lessons, good insights
Apologies for fussing
Potty success
Dear Father, thank You for this beautiful day and thank You…

Jemima's words: 

ba, ba, ba (drum)
Ha! (Hi)
Mamama
Dadada
Baby!
Bap (= dog)

 
Jemima's hobbies: Rummage in onion and potato bin, chew on potatoes, eat thin onion papers, and puke

Calvin: mom I’m hungry
Mom: Yes I’m making supper
Calvin: Not that kind of hungry.

Elliot: I for surely know…

Calvin: Mom, right here on my lip hurts.
Mom: I’m sorry, why do you think it hurts?
Calvin: Maybe from driving.

Eating ice cream sandwich, Calvin: Mom, my fingers are muddy

Victor: Which season do you like better, summer or winter?
Calvin: Summer, because it’s more not snowy than winter

Shoe sizes:

Calvin: child 10
Elliot: child 13
Josiah: youth 3/4
Victor: men's 8

One day I was having Josiah put sugar snap peas on each plate for lunch. I told him to put 4 on each plate. After doing so, he discovered there were still a few sugar snap peas left in the bag. He (reasonably) presumed I was trying to use up all the peas.
Josiah: Mom, you were wrong. That’s the first time!

New habit: Josiah heading outside before everyone is up to read his Bible outside

Josiah: My outer body is ready for a soak

Calvin: What color do you think the skin will be?
Mom: What skin?
Calvin: The skin under my scab
Mom: Well, it will probably be fresh new skin that’s the same color as your other skin
Calvin: I think it will be black.

Josiah: My favorite flavor of ice cream is strawberry. Smooth, without any fruits or vegetables in it.

Calvin: Another day, when Jemima grows up, she’s going to be a toddler.

7/28/22 Victor finished reading whole Bible

 

 Jemima, after finding a donut Ben had given me (note crumbs on face).
She was a Very Happy Girl.