This is almost exactly the same path I've taken to learn Python/Django. Right now I'm at where you were at the end of Week2 (stopped at Chpt8 in DjangoBook for same reasons), and have been trying to narrow down a good next step to help me fill-in some gaps in setting up a Django site I had in mind.

'Django by Example' seems like it's what I've been looking for, surprised I missed it when gathering resources.

Good luck building your app and thanks for sharing, will be keeping watch of your blog!