The Simple Woman's Daybook

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FOR TODAY, March 9th, 2009

Outside my window...it is a typical March day in Minnesota, grey and cold.

I am thinking...I really shouldn't take a break today to do this since I have a TON of things on my to do list this week!!

I am thankful for...my family

From the learning rooms...Math, Reading, History, Grammar, Writing

From the kitchen...what should I make for dinner?

I am wearing...jeans and a Vikings sweatshirt

I am creating...chaos by being sick...not much is getting done around here!

I am going...to a play tomorrow with AH!

I am reading...nothing at the moment.

I am hoping...I am better before we leave for Florida next week!

I am hearing...AH playing with a light saber and saving our home from lots of Empire bad guys!

Around the house...Are lots of reminders of last weeks scramble to find pictures of my late mother-in-law for her funeral.

One of my favorite things...A unexpected dinner alone with AD, my 17 year old son.

A few plans for the rest of the week:Packing, packing, packing!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

In loving memory of Mary Jane N.
March 2nd, 1934 - March 1st, 2009

The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY, Monday, January 5th, 2009...

Outside my window...I see the neighborhood kids bundled up from head to toe walking to the bus stop

I am thinking...that it seems unusually cold in the house this morning!

I am thankful for...my toasty warm purple and pink socks!

From the learning rooms...in addition to the basics, we're going to be reading about Epiphany, the baptism of our Lord, and celebrating Cuddle Up Day by doing homeschool in bed tomorrow!!

From the kitchen...we will be making King's Cake tomorrow

I am wearing...whatever I could grab in the dark this morning: a Twins T-shirt, black slacks, and, as you already know, my purple and pink socks that match nothing I'm wearing!

I am creating...a red crochet dishcloth

I am going...to run errands this afternoon

I am reading...gardening books

I am hoping...to put all our Christmas decorations away this evening

I am hearing...nothing. Doug was up and out of the house early for a day in court, AD is off to school and AH is still sleeping!

Around the house...lay a dog, a cat and 2 guinea pigs...all napping.

One of my favorite things...is getting up early (when I have had enough rest) and having an hour to myself just to putter, finish a crossword puzzle and have some coffee.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Baking, cuddling, Wed. afternoon homeschool group.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

I guess there's always next year...

Sigh...

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FOR TODAY Monday, December 15th, 2008...

Outside my window... is a cold, frigid day but a blanket of snow was laid last night making everything clean and beautiful.

I am thinking...that I have a lot to do before Christmas!

I am thankful for...the time I spent with my family yesterday.

From the learning rooms...Just the basics this week (Math, Reading, Writing, Spelling) plus a fun Christmas story and craft each day.

From the kitchen...hopefully, cranberry cookies, since we will be reading Cranberry Christmas today.

I am wearing...jeans and a sweatshirt(gosh I'm boring!)

I am creating...memories!

I am going...to drop AH off at Scouts while I do some quick shopping!

I am reading...Twilight...again!!!

I am hoping...I can feel better soon, I was laid up in bed Friday and Saturday and I still feel drained!

I am hearing...my beeper go off! Time is up! Back to our studies!!!

Around the house...Christmas decorations make me happy.

One of my favorite things...is having a Christmas tree to look at.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Shopping, picking up our lamb at the butchers, baking, having fun!!!!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Maggies Favorite Cranberry Cookies!

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FOR TODAY, December 1st, 2008...

Outside my window...A beautiful blanket of white covers our lawn.

I am thinking...about making a quilt for AD using his old sports jerseys and t-shirts

I am thankful for...My new dryer!!! (see picture below!)

From the learning rooms...Vikings, Vikings, and more Vikings!!!

From the kitchen...will come one of our favorite dinners: Stir Fry!

I am wearing...a dark gray hooded sweatshirt and jeans

I am creating...a plan for AH's birthday dinner on Thursday and for his sleep-over on Friday night.

I am going...shopping this afternoon to get art supplies for the party and for school, then to the grocery store for vegetables for dinner

I am reading...Nothing! I've finished everything in the house!

I am hoping...to find something interesting to read

I am hearing...AH working on some handwriting (lots of muttering!)

Around the house...not much is happening. We usually wait until after AH's birthday to decorate for Christmas

One of my favorite things...is my new dryer!!!

A few plans for the rest of the week:Cub Scouts, ball room dancing for Doug and me, a visit to my sister-in-law, batting and throwing practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays starts this week for AH and me! AH's 11th birthday is Thursday and we have his sleep over party on Friday night!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Heaven on Earth!
Thank you, Peggy, for this wonderful idea!

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FOR TODAY, Monday, November 24th, 2008...

Outside my window...

I see our dog, Solvay, playing with a paper bag she somehow snuck outside

I am thinking...

that I really CAN be handy if I try hard enough!

I am thankful for...

my husband who loves me more than I deserve!

From the learning rooms...

Viking weapons, helmets and music!

From the kitchen...

I'm hoping to make banana bread today.

I am wearing...

a Mickey Mouse hoodie and my favorite jeans.

I am creating...

an agenda for our den meeting this afternoon

I am going...

to run errands this afternoon before our den meeting

I am reading...

This Organic Life:

Confessions of a Suburban Homesteader

I am hoping...

my brother in law feels better!

I am hearing...

Junkyard Wars on TV and my new dryer humming away.

Around the house...

everywhere I look there are dropped suitcases, backpacks, coats and toys from our long weekend at Grandma and Grandpa's house!

One of my favorite things...

is a day with nowhere to go!!! (it happens so rarely!!!)

A few plans for the rest of the week:

boy scouts, baking, cooking Thanksgiving dinner and avoiding malls!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

AH working clay to make a Viking runestone.

Thank you, Peggy, for this wonderful idea!

The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY,

November 10, 2008

Outside my window...

the sun is making a rare November visit. It is sunny and clear!

I am thinking...

I have much too much on my schedule today!

I am thankful for...

being home with Austen today.

From the learning rooms...

a unit study on the vikings is underway!

From the kitchen...

will, hopefully, come some homemade Boboli crusts, pancakes to freeze for quick breakfasts, and banana bread, just for fun!

I am wearing...

a red v-neck sweater and jeans.

I am creating...

a frozen pantry full of homemade "fast food"

I am going...

to stay inside with Austen, who is suffering a sore throat.

I am reading...

Brisingr by Christopher Paolini

I am hoping...

Austen is better soon.

I am hearing...

the hum of my various machines working while I blog!

Around the house...

our guinea pigs are running around their cage, the cat is napping, and the dog is begging for food.

One of my favorite things...

is learning right along with Austen!

A few plans for the rest of the week:

A Cub Scout pack meeting, a high school baseball meeting, high school conferences, baking, visitors from Texas, along with our regular schedules.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Thank you to Peggy, for this lovely idea!

The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY, Tuesday, Oct. 28th,

Outside My Window...
the sun is shining through the tree limbs and making patterns in the grass

I am thinking...
that AH and I should spend some time outside today

I am thankful for...
my friends

From the kitchen...
I'm smelling the wonderful scent of coffee brewing

I am wearing...
a grey zippered sweatshirt and jeans

I am creating...
a cozy, loving home

I am going...
to play with my 3 year old niece today!

I am reading...
The third book in the Twilight series: eclipse

I am hoping...
to start planning a unit study on Rocks and Minerals

I am hearing...
the washing machine churning away

Around the house...
I am still cleaning up from our bonfire on Saturday night

One of my favorite things...
an unexpected hug from my AH

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
Read, play, love

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

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FOR TODAY, Monday, October 20th

Outside My Window...
a sea of red, orange, and yellow leaves under our sugar maple

I am thinking...
that I really, really hate to rake!

I am thankful for...
the opportunity to stay at home and focus on my family

From the kitchen...
it's left-over night: pizza slices, homemade mac and cheese, tuna casserole, served with homemade bread, a salad and cheesecake

I am wearing...
a pink polo shirt and jeans

I am creating...
a cookbook of our favorite recipes for my husband, who loves to cook!

I am going...
to pick up the next book in the series of books that I'm reading

I am reading...
I just finished the first Twilight book and can't wait to read the second

I am hoping...
to finish planning our next unit study on Vikings

I am hearing...
Austen putting together a lego set and car doors slamming. AD must be home.

Around the house...
I am painting AH's old dresser with chalkboard paint

One of my favorite things...
the quietness of a late afternoon before the bustle of dinner preparations and Doug and AD get home.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
Read, decorate for Halloween and finish that unit study

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

The St. Croix River at dusk