The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY
Outside my window...chilly and rain.  Just the way I like it in the winter.  I hate it when it’s warm outside when it’s supposed to be winter.  I like my seasons to be consistent…it was 81 here on Saturday!

I am thinking...that I’ve missed blogging regularly.  I’ve got so many things rolling around my head that I want to post, but don’t know if I’ll ever get to everything!  And as if I am loaded down with spare minutes, I joined Facebook at the end of last week.  Oyve.  That has taken up my blogging time this weekend.  ;-)  But it’s been fun finding friends from high school, college, my neighbors!, and even some of my bloggy pals.  If you are on Facebook, let me know!

I am thankful for...all the time that Darin just had off from work.  He was here at home with us for THIRTEEN DAYS.  Sigh.  So nice.

From the learning rooms...groans and sighs from all of us.  No one is ready to get back to work!

From the kitchen...I took a major cooking hiatus this past week and it was great.  By the end of the week Darin and the kids were asking when I was going to cook again!  I guess that would be today.  Got stew in the crockpot for lunch, and will puree the leftovers for baby food for Sophia.  She’s a year, but only has five teeth!  For dinner tonight, I’m going to make Chicken Potpie.  I’ll puree those leftovers for Sophia as well.

I am creating...order – seems I’m always doing that with something in the house, though.  ;-)  Over the holidays I finally got my new bookshelves moved into the house and ooooooooooh – it added just what I needed in the way of getting more organized for school and babies.

I am going...to try really hard to keep a smile on my face and a grin in my heart as we work our way back into the groove.  Help me, Lord!

I am reading..."When Children Love to Learn” by Elaine Cooper and Vol. 5 of the Charlotte Mason series.  Misc. other books with Darin and the kids.

I am hoping...to be more consistent this year (yes, I’m sneaking in a New Year’s Resolution).  I don’t want to get sidetracked with fun/hobby type stuff when I should be doing things to be ready for the next day, next week, or next month!

I am hearing...computers humming, rain on the window.

Around the house...I would really like to get the huge pile of clothes that is on my dresser sorted and put away this week.

One of my favorite things...a schedule.  I missed our routine during the holidays.

A few plans for the rest of the week:  Nothing.  We’re just gonna hunker down and get happy with school and chores again.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...
Something that was so fun in December.  Doesn't it just make you want to gag at the thought of it now?

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