Living and Learning for October...

Faith
Protection of the Mother of God
Saint Innocent
Saint Tikhon

Homemaking
Create list of clothing that everyone needs for cooler weather
Reorganize outgrown and out-of-season clothing
Wash and/or air out bed linens needed for colder weather
Find time for both children to enjoy one-on-one Mama/Papa dates
Conquer the dishes after every meal and snack
Continue knitting
Make a batch of beeswax polish for wood
Waterproof leather handbag
Thoroughly clean car
Put away beach things: umbrella, blanket, towels, toys, etc.
Create autumn menu
Begin planning for December's feastdays and Little Man's birthday

Baby
Tummy time
Set up baby gym

Themes
Leaves
Squirrels
Owls
Pumpkins

Daily Rhythms
Simplify, simplify, simplify!

Special Days
Fr John’s Namesday – 6^th
6^th Anniversary of our Engagement – 9^th
9^th Dating Anniversary -10^th
Grandfather's Namesday – 22nd
Full Moon – 23rd

Learning
Practice being still and quiet during services and prayers
Singing – “O Heavenly King”
The Sign of the Cross for Little Man
Nature table scene
Seasonal book basket
Go to the beach as much as possible
Visit the Pumpkin Farm
Pumpkin Day in Lieu of Halloween
Shopping for costumes for our dress-up box the day after Halloween
Longwood Gardens
Pumpkin Junction Train Ride
Harvest Festival at local farm
Encourage imaginative play by not over-scheduling our days
Take the children to the nearby state park for nature walks
Polish wooden toys together
Create a toy library and donate/toss items no longer needed