May. 18, 2009
This Simple Woman's Daybook...
Posted in A Simple Woman's Daybook
For Today...
Outside My Window... I hear birds chattering in the cooler morning air and the second wave of garbage trucks zipping through the neighborhood.
I am thinking... That I need to start focusing more and thinking less for awhile.
From the learning rooms... While most are wrapping up their school year, while we're still in full swing here. I need to let housework go a little more and pick up more books with my kids.
I am thankful for... a husband who gets up and goes to work Every Day, whether he wants to or not, so that I can be at home and home educate our children.
From the kitchen... the seductive smell of French Roast coffee freshly brewed and the sound of a fridge screaming at me to be cleaned.
I am wearing... a tan skirt, black T-shirt, black flip flops, and my hair is pulled back in a barrette.
I am reading... several books, actually, among them being Rend Unto Caesar by Charles J. Chaput, Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich, Moving On by Sarah ban Breathnach, Freakonomics by Levitt and Dubner, and Boundaries: Face to Face by Cloud & Townsend. Yep, pretty much all at the same time.
I am hoping... to make some serious headway on this house this week.
I am creating... lists of meals and chores for the week, lesson plans for Jigger this week, and a calmer me.
I am praying... for guidance and focus.
Around the house... serious de-cluttering is the word of the season.
One of my favorite things... unexpected road trips taken just for the sake of driving, like we took yesterday.
A few plans for the rest of the week... make a run to the library, get caught up in science with the boys, start planning for camping trip the following weekend, go through unused school books to sell and list them online.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing...
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May. 18, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jenn4him
Letting go of housework is not a problem for me! (lol) I need to get back into a good routine. Moving is hard on routines. We are wrapping up our year, too. I am looking forward to our summer. I'd love to see pictures from your next camping trip. It sounds fantastic. It's neat how we from different areas of the country get different camping experiences.
Jenn
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May. 18, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Decluttering is an important word at my house, too!
That picture of strawberries makes me want to get some ...
Enjoyed your daybook.
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May. 18, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by callmekate
Ah, decluttering. That's been my secret desire for the past month or so. I find I am able to work 10-20 minutes here and there on a hot spot. It's so satisfying to see progress made, any progress at all. My problem is papers, both stuff to file and the kids' drawings. An ongoing struggle.
You've been in a baking frenzy! I'm impressed. Enjoyed your post about the spastic bread machine. What will you bake in it next? Let us know!
Have a terrific week!
Kate
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May. 18, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by callmekate
Ah, decluttering. That's been my secret desire for the past month or so. I find I am able to work 10-20 minutes here and there on a hot spot. It's so satisfying to see progress made, any progress at all. My problem is papers, both stuff to file and the kids' drawings. An ongoing struggle.
You've been in a baking frenzy! I'm impressed. Enjoyed your post about the spastic bread machine. What will you bake in it next? Let us know!
Have a terrific week!
Kate
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May. 19, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by solidrock
Decluttering is heavy on our list too. Its been a week of dealing with lots of home repairs and letting other stuff go in the process.
Our school year is coming to an end and I so wish it was not! I am enjoying working on next years plans. I always love that process. HUGS
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May. 19, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Canadagirl
I think your prayer is perfect for both of us. I know we live similar lives and need all we can get. Otherwise I fall apart at the seams. [0;
Sending you HUGE (((HUGS)))
In Him<><
-Mary
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May. 20, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by mojmommy
I have been trying to catch up and read some blogs today. Loved all the updates. You inspired me in the baking day~~~that was awesome. I need to do that more often. When I just bulk cook my meat and season it........it saves so much time through out the week. We start back school June 1, so I will have to start freezing meals. I go to the surgeon tomorrow, depending on that outcome will determine my upcoming schedule. I hope you have an amazing week.
Be blessed,
Chasity
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