Simple Woman's Daybook

Outside my window... a nighttime sky. Oh, and silly moths that are insistent on flying into the window, over and over again. Why do they not realize after the 46th time that doing so will not get them into the light? Then again, perhaps there is a deeper question there. Why do we all insist on doing the same silly things over and over again, only to be frustrated with getting the same result?

I am thinking...  Wouldn't you like to know? ;)

From the learning rooms... Oh, oh, oh! We have a new school room and the boys are ever so excited! This week Jacob has been practicing counting to 100, and Jamie is totally enthralled by listening. Joe has mastered (ok, perhaps not mastered, but is working diligently) colors. Joshua is learning patience. Ok, well, he is supposed to be learning patience. He's really rather cute...

I am thankful for...  I have been tremendously blessed by the outpouring of love from my friends. They have been helping with meals while I am recovering from my back troubles, and I am just beyond blessed and thankful to have these ladies as friends. Thankful isn't nearly big enough of a word. I am humbled, I feel loved, and I am so, so blessed.

From the kitchen... the love of my wonderful friends.

I am wearing... denim skirt, lime green geometric print top, white cami, black cardigan.

I am reading... "Created to be His Help Meet" by Debi Pearl. (yes, AGAIN)

I am hoping... "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." Romans 15:13

I am creating... yesterday Jacob and I made Alphabet posters.

I am praying... "Pray without ceasing." 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Around the house... the quietness of bedtime.

One of my favorite things... "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God." Colossians 3:16

A few plans for the rest of the week... mostly resting and school.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you..

With Love,

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Outside my window... the sun is setting on a pretty nice day.

I am thinking... Sigh. My heart feels sad for people who's lives must be utterly miserable for them to seek out hurting others.

From the learning rooms... New curriculum!!!! Yay!!!!

I am thankful for...  an abundance of "stuff", even though it was driving me crazy earlier when trying to get organized, lol!

From the kitchen... pot roast, mashed potatoes, veggies and sweet tea. Oh, and haircuts...yeah, we do haircuts in the kitchen, lol.

I am wearing... navy blue pants, a green and blue geometric print shirt.

I am reading... "For the Children's Sake" by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay

I am hoping... that Joshua wakes up tomorrow with his cough all better. Poor bear!

I am creating... organized spaces!

I am praying... for patience.

Around the house... same things as usual. :)

One of my favorite things... looking forward to Rick having a vacation.

A few plans for the rest of the week... meeting with a friend tomorrow to talk about homeschool co-op plans, a party on Thursday, school, hopefully the gym, and all the usual good stuff.

Here is a picture thought(s) I am sharing with you..

Love,

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Outside my window... it looks dreary and muggy. Blech...

I am thinking... Why don't people just say what they mean, and mean what they say? It's not that complicated, people.

From the learning rooms... hitting the books hard today!

I am thankful for... my amazing, awesome and fantastic husband who just celebrated his birthday!

From the kitchen... fresh bread. Not sure what else yet...Oh, and I need to make up a batch of my cleaning supplies.

I am wearing...  a dark khaki suede skirt (yes, I know, suede in June sounds nuts...but it's really lightweight suede...) a brown, blue and melon paisley cami, and a light blue cardigan (yep, I'm joining SA, otherwise known as Sweaters Anonymous, any day now. )

I am reading... "Girls Just Gotta Have Clean.", oh and rock books and space books, of course. :)

I am hoping... to accomplish a good amount of work today before heading to my boot camp class at the gym- and all with an amazing amount of energy and a cheerful spirit, lol.

I am creating... a new, slimmer appearance. Well, here's hoping anyway, hahahaha.

I am praying... for wisdom.

Around the house... need to give the kitchen a good cleaning today, a little laundry, but otherwise not to much to do.

One of my favorite things... having a cup of coffee with a friend.

A few plans for the rest of the week... boot camp class tonight at the gym, school with the boys, spin class tomorrow, baking a cake for a raffle, M&M meeting on Thursday,

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you..

 

Love,
 

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Outside my window... kinda scary looking stormy sky.

I am thinking... Wowza...

From the learning rooms... reading lots and lots of books on rocks and space!

I am thankful for... wow. So much to be thankful for! I am thankful for my amazing friends. I am so blessed by the wonderful ladies in my life. Love you!

From the kitchen... soup and sandwiches.

I am wearing... Khaki pinstriped pants (hmmm, thinking I must like pinstripes) pink and cream floral blouse layered over a white cami.

I am reading... "Girls Just Gotta Have Clean". Wow, I am such a geek.

I am hoping... that my stress level goes down and my energy level goes back up. Haha.

I am creating... thank you cards

I am praying... for so, so many things.

Around the house... the sounds of giggly boys playing together

One of my favorite things... singing hymns with my boys. Awesomeness.

A few plans for the rest of the week... spin class tomorrow, Summer reading kick-off at the park, lunch with friends, playdate/business meeting, Mary Kay meeting, playdate...

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you..

Love,

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Outside my window... the sites and smells of Spring! Gorgeous!

I am thinking... "Mmmm, tacos..."

From the learning rooms... Discussions on why it is so important to set a good example. Practice counting objects, Discussions of Easter.

I am thankful for... the amazing life that I am blessed with! God is so good to me!

From the kitchen... my kitchen has been sadly neglected this week...

I am wearing... Chocolate brown slacks with plaid detailing in them, a rose and cream floral top and a taupe cardigan. Note to self- STOP wearing boring outfits on Tuesdays!

I am reading... all sorts of instructional type things on skin care. Yup, I'm a dork.

I am hoping... to gain the self confidence that I desire.

I am creating... a new business for myself.

I am praying... for peace as it feels like my world is changing so much these days.

Around the house... doing some major organizing work in the bedrooms. Preparing to paint the upstairs soon.

One of my favorite things... Seeing what an amazing father my husband is.

A few plans for the rest of the week...church tomorrow, MOPS meeting on Thursday, meeting friends for coffee on Friday, manicure, then church on Sunday.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you..

My little photographer took this picture Saturday. I love that he can take pictures of Rick and I together.


Love,

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Outside my window... it looks like Spring!

I am thinking... so much to do, so little time!

From the learning rooms...I was amazed to hear little Joe counting to ten!!!

I am thankful for...my home, my family, new friends, living what feels like my dream life.

From the kitchen... made laundry soap, now I need to figure out dinner...

I am wearing... olive pants, a purple-ish top, and brown cardigan (wow, that sounds boring, but I guess it's one of those outfits that doesn't describe well, lol)

I am reading... um, um, um....

I am hoping... to find an amazing source of energy and motivation hiding somewhere...

I am creating... a clean and organized home, lol.

I am praying... for peace as it feels like my world is changing so much these days.

Around the house...busy days! It seems like there is always so much to do and not nearly enough time, lol.

One of my favorite things...drinking coffee in silence before waking up the boys.

A few plans for the rest of the week...church tomorrow, a picnic playdate with a friend, possibly attending a career conference, and I think that's about all that's set in stone at this point.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you..

With Love,

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Outside my window... drab and dreary...it sure doesn't LOOK like Spring is almost here!

I am thinking... How much I love my life!

From the learning rooms...learning memory verse, discussing generosity, writing alphabet letters...

I am thankful for...opportunities ahead of me, my supportive family...OH, and my new Expedition!

From the kitchen... Steak and veggies. Yummmmm.

I am wearing... a taupe skirt with pink flowers, brown cami, and a lace jacket.

I am reading... um, um, um....

I am hoping... to get over this cold. :(

I am creating... a new career selling Mary Kay!

I am praying... for a dear friend who has a lot going on.

Around the house... little boys sleeping, laundry going, and a sleepy Mommy.

One of my favorite things...cuddling with my boys :)

A few plans for the rest of the week... a St. Patrick's party tomorrow, church, playing Bunco with the ladies and a girl's night out...

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you..


With Love,

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Outside my window... Sunshine and snow and a super cold day.

I am thinking... our violins should be here any minute...

From the learning rooms... memory verses, St. Valentine's day cards, workbooks, Bible Friends...


I am thankful for...being able to praise God through music...what a blessing!

From the kitchen...thinking my littlest one will start on baby cereal :)

I am wearing..a brown corduroy long skirt, brown, olive and light orange paisley shirt, light orange cardigan, and brown knee socks.

I am reading... not so much right now :(

I am hoping... to hear my doorbell ring :)

I am creating... St. Valentine's day cards


I am praying... for my dearest friend as her family is moving.

Around the house... "O Sacred Head of Jesus..."

One of my favorite things...baby kisses and coffee ;)

A few plans for the rest of the week... Busy week! homeschool group meeting tonight (unless the weather is bad...) St. Valentine's day party on Thursday, schoolwork, housework, a tea on Saturday...

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you..

Love,

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Outside my window...bright cheery sunshine!

I am thinking... wow this new blend of coffee is delicious!

From the learning rooms... new memory verse reward chart and flashcards, and the boys are ever so excited!


I am thankful for... knowing how blessed we truly are.

From the kitchen...I need to make wheat crackers and apple breakfast bars this afternoon.

I am wearing..a pink skirt with tiny blue flowers, a white shirt, and soft blue cardigan, oh and a pink bow in my hair, lol

I am reading... other than children's school books, not much reading going on here!

I am hoping... that my children always stay this sweet. I love their innocence and purity.

I am creating... lesson plans and workbooks.

I am praying... for all of those who are struggling right now.

Around the house... listening to Joseph saying "daptop, daptop" (laptop), Jamie contentedly sighing in his sleep...watching Jacob thinking deeply about something (oh how I wish I could see inside his mind!) and Joshua playing obliviously happily.

One of my favorite things... having friends who share the same values, and being encouraged by their edifying fellowship.

A few plans for the rest of the week... baking to restock the freezer, organizing clothing and closets.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you..



Love,

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Outside my window... I'm watching a pair of cardinals. I love seeing them! I know most people are fascinated with the bright red males, but I really think the females are just so beautiful in their own, sweet way.

I am thinking... I just might take a nap today. I cannot believe how tired I am...

From the learning rooms... lots of discussion about the difference between "questions" and just saying something.

I am thankful for...I am looking around my house and all I can think is that I am so thankful for my home. I love that you can see our personality in it, that I am surrounded by reminders of my faith, and pictures of my blessings. When I am here, I don't want to leave, and when I am away, I look forward to returning home.

From the kitchen...I'm thinking meatloaf, macaroni and cheese, green beans and rolls. With sweet tea, of course.

I am wearing..a denim skirt, purple shirt and white cardigan. Oh, and pink, purple and black argyle knee socks. :)

I am reading... "Manual of Prayer". Really enjoying reading through the prayers.

I am hoping... To sleep better tonight. I just could not sleep last night and I am exhausted.

I am creating... new rooms. We have been doing some rearranging, and it feels like we have suddenly have new spaces.

I am praying... I have a lot on my mind...nothing serious, just "feels" like a lot...praying for some resolution.

Around the house... the sound of boys playing trains, and baby "chatter". Jamie is really starting to do a lot of the baby talking...

One of my favorite things...writing. Just sitting with a paper and pen and a comfy blanket and writing. Heavenly...

A few plans for the rest of the week... Mostly just working around the house, I have a Mommy meeting later this week that I think I am going to go to with just the older boys. Rick has taken this week off from work, so I am enjoying our extra time together. :)

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you..




Love,

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Outside my window... cold and gray and snowy.

I am thinking... Why does Jacob have to tell me everytime he needs to use the bathroom?

From the learning rooms... The boys new favorite story is about Jesus calming the storm. Our children our weird though and now Joshua pretends he is "Thunder" and Jacob is "The Storm." As Rick says...they sound like a cheesy 80's wrestling team.."Thunder and the Storm!"

I am thankful for...new dresses we found at Target.

From the kitchen...ranch dip with crackers (I had a craving, lol) And for dinner, I'm thinking sausage and mashed potato bake.

I am wearing..a green, navy and yellow plaid dress. (new!) and a taupe cardigan

I am reading... um, um, um, reading?

I am hoping... to shake this stinking headache :)

I am creating... um, um, um, creating?

I am praying... I have been really struggling with just feeling exhausted lately, and I am really praying that I can start to feel like myself again.

Around the house... packing away Christmas things and bringing back out the regular decoratives. Laundry, laundry, and laundry.

One of my favorite things...putting together a puzzle while singing hymns.

A few plans for the rest of the week... I really don't have any major plans...just working around the house. Oh, we are moving a bookshelf into the sitting room and planning to make that room more of a study...

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you..



Love,

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Outside my window... WOW it is cold! And we still have a lot of snow on the ground.

I am thinking... Why is football so frustrating, yet husbands HAVE to watch it.

From the learning rooms... Jacob has been practicing with scissors. He sure loves to make things from paper...he MUST be my son, LOL.

I am thankful for...sleeping through the night!!!!!!!! Yippee!!!!!!

From the kitchen...I have been enjoying getting back in the habit of baking regularly...and the boys are enjoying it, too ;)

I am wearing..a khaki calf length skirt, green sweater with buttons around the neckline as decoration, green argyle knee socks.

I am reading... "Created to Be His Helpmeet". I wasn't sure what to expect with this book...I have heard either great or horrible things about it. People really seem to love or hate it. Personally, I enjoyed the book. I don't think I learned anything new, but I always enjoy hearing other people's personal thoughts on the subject.

I am hoping... that everyone will be feeling better tomorrow.

I am creating... a new homemaking notebook. Oh goodie!

I am praying... Praying for several friends...

Around the house... I'm an organizing machine!

One of my favorite things...that my husband loves that I pay attention to his football team, even though I don't actually like football.

A few plans for the rest of the week... We are snowbound for the time being, lol. There's just too much snow and ice, and really even if there weren't, it is way to cold to take my little ones out. So, we are enjoying our time at home. Been doing tons of organizing, really getting our house in order. Now that Jamie is sleeping better, we have been able to get into a good routine.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you..


Love ,

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Outside my window...about twenty deer grazing! I could only grab a picture of the few closest to the window.



I am thinking... through my plans for the rest of the afternoon. Busy, busy days this week!

From the learning rooms... puzzles!!!


I am thankful for...my boys who are so excited for it to snow again so that they can sled.

From the kitchen...cookies!!!! Lots and lots of cookies. Yesterday I made eight dozen Cowboy Cookies, today I am making Christmas cookies, sugar cookies and frosting, and chocolate chip cookies.



I am wearing...olive wide-leg pants, green blouse with lavender flowers and a mandarin collar, taupe cardigan, and a leather headband with embossed flowers.

I am reading... I have been way too tired to read this week...

I am hoping... to get everything accomplished that I need to. There is so much to do this week!

I am creating... gift bags for the cookies for the cookie swap on Thursday.



I am praying... for those who are less fortunate than us.

Around the house... preparing for our Christmas party.

One of my favorite things... COFFEE

A few plans for the rest of the week... Well, Thursday is the Mommy and Me Cookie Swap, and Friday is the Christmas party. The rest of the week is busy with getting the house and food ready for the party.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you..


How pretty is this new headband???? I just LOVE it!

Hugs,

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