Today, Brooke and I were Pioneer Girls! We made our own powdered laundry detergent! What a great project for us! We grated soap bars, added washing soda, borax, and some eucalyptus essential oil. It washes great and smells even better!
I researched making our own soap, but I don't think she and I are "Pioneer" enough to render animal fat and play in the lye! Lye is dangerous and animal fat is...um...gross! Maybe when she's older and we have goggles and such to play with..or not. Anyway, this was a fun and easy thing to do that she could help with.
I can't help but think that my Meme and my Grandma Martha are looking down from heaven with approval. Both of these women lived through the Great Depression and made vat after vat of lye soap in their lives. They washed their clothes on a wash board and hung them out on clotheslines. They boiled water over wooden fires to prepare everything from dishwater to baths. I think they would appreciate that in this life of such abundance, my daughter is agreeable to do things "the old way". I am proud of my little 4 year old Pioneer Woman.
Back to the future.....Brooke helped me package and mail my ebay merchandise today. She has been the most help!
Alex's first full day of school was awesome! He has told me about the other kids in class and his new teacher since he got of the bus. I am proud of him for being so independent. Six year olds with autism typically have trouble transitioning from being at home for any length of time and then beginning school again. Alex seems to be adjusting fine. I pray that the Lord will continue to give me the strength and direction to do what Alex needs me to do.
I am so thankful today for each of my children and Bob! What wonderful blessings!
