We finished most of the big switcharoo last night: moved beds, dressers and hanging clothes from one bedroom to another. It was a big job (esp. on a Monday and grocery day) and there are still many small details to finish, like the mountain of clean laundry that accumulated on the couch while we worked, and the mountain of dirty laundry that pulled the same trick in the kitchen.
The children will still be shuffled a bit between their two rooms, but since they have matching dressers and bunkbeds, those switches should be very easy: “Hey you! Grab your drawer, your pillow, and your hanging clothes and go to your new room.”
There was no sign of our errant tarantula, though Kait did feel a suspicious lump under the carpet.
Last night hubby and I spent our first night in a bedroom with a ceiling (long story) and it was lovely. I slept well and got right to work on finishing the job.
Wait. No, I didn’t. I stayed up too late, read my Bible through bleary eyes and planted myself in front of the computer.
And here I sit.
Like a fool, I’m cleaning out my links instead of facing the real and looming mess about me.
These links have been languishing in my bloglines folder for far too long, much like the pile of clothes to be mended, which is hidden in my closet.
It’s high time to get the stuff out into plain sight. Maybe I’ll drape the mending over my rocking chair where it can mock me publicly until I take care of it. After we clean up some other messes, of course, beginning with my bloglines folder.

• Pastor McDonald has some good thoughts on unity. I especially appreciate the joke that opens his post. It’s so easy to find yourself on either side of that picture at one time or another. The closing line has become a laughing catchphrase among the children and I for when we’re being too nit-picky or divisive.
• His wife, Stacy McDonald is giving a sneak peek to the book that she and Jennie Chancey are collaborating upon, Passionate Housewives Desperate for God. update: the book is finished and will be available for sale in 2-3 weeks. Crystal is hosting a giveaway of 10 copies!
• Also from Stacy:
  Later this month, I will be interviewing the Botkin sisters; and in a way, so will you! Starting today, I’m inviting my readers to send in their questions regarding the Botkins’ book, So Much More. In addition, if you have questions regarding the everyday lives or beliefs of Anna Sofia or Elizabeth, this is your time to ask them!

  All questions should be sent to me at Botkin Interview Questions by October 23rd. Please note, questions will be compiled, integrated, and edited as needed for space and brevity. Please keep your questions direct, brief, and gracious. Questions will not be accepted during or after the interview. Please send your questions on or before the aforementioned date.
• While we’re talking about the Botkins, the film is finished and sneak previews are happening around the country. It looks like I’ll have to wait for the official premier at the SAICFF, but I can live with that. I’m sure it’s worth the wait!
• Cindy at Dominion Family is on a rant. First she rants about billboards, then breasts.
• I have long admired the writings of Nancy Wilson. I was delighted to discover that she has a blog. Here is my first bookmarked post from her blog, one that I sorely need: Checkpoints for the Tongue.

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