Prairie Girls

Hi! Welcome to my blog! My name is Jane (PlainJane) and I am the blessed and happy wife to Jeff and doubly blessed mama of two perfectly wonderful daughters. Please join me as I share our Lifestyle of Learning through Christian homeschooling and homesteading on our little hobby farm with our prairie girls.

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Bookworm is our dd14/9th grader. Our perfectionist and over-achiever. She loves reading, playing violin, her Paint horse, Annie, being a farm girl, and History re-entacting.

Ladybug is our dd11/6th grader. Our "girls just want to have fun" girl. She loves to play and has a great sense of humor, but also likes reading, music, her Quarter Horse, Kitty, and History re-enactment.

~ Our Curriculum ~

BIBLE
VOCABULARY
HISTORY
LANGUAGE ARTS
MATH
HEALTH & PE
SCIENCE
ART & MUSIC

~ Stuff I Use ~

~Reading Together~

We are finished reading
the Moody books
By Sarah Maxwell
and HIGHLY recommend them
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~ I am a part of... ~

he said to them, "Take to heart all the words I have solemnly declared to you this day, so that you may command your children to obey carefully all the words of this law. They are not just idle words for you -- THEY ARE YOUR LIFE. By them you will live long in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess."
Deuteronomy 32:46-47

May. 12, 2008
~ The Simple Woman's Daybook - May 12th ~

For Today ~ Monday, May 12, 2008

Outside My Window...the sun is shining bright against the trees along the river. Two little field sparrows busily pecking for seeds. We are expecting a high of around 63 today and much the same all week.

I am thinking...I have a lot to do today and all week in the house & around the farm.

I am thankful for...my husband and daughters who love me unconditionally ~ even when I'm overweight and terribly goofy. :) Mother's Day was a good one.

From the kitchen...

Monday ~ Deluxe Baked Bean Hotdish
Tuesday ~ Roast Beef

Wednesday ~ Chicken Fried Rice

Thursday ~ Smoked Ham
Friday ~ Omelets & Hashbrowns
Saturday ~ Pizza
Sunday ~ Chef Salad & Rolls

I am creating...a summer schedule to keep us on track this summer. (still working on this one)

I am going...to be home most of this week, but hope to go to the nursery today to pick up strawberry & blueberry plants ~ and start planting. And taking Bookworm to a local antique store to find a vintage button for a jean purse she is making for Ruby Girls.

I am wearing...denim capris (like always) and black long-sleved t-shirt. Hair is in a pony tail - thinking about heading out to barn.

I am reading...the Book of John and Numbers; Parelli Natural Horsemanship Level 1 material (an all-summer thing) ~ little time for anything else.

I am hoping...we can do something about our latest farm preditor, and but quick! A beautiful red fox came within 25 feet of our family room Friday, and has become an unwanted guest ever since - first killing our neighbor's favorite rooster (I had to give her the sad news) and now one of our hens yesterday. I just saw it run across our field a few minutes ago (sigh). I am in no hurry to let the chickens out today, but I can't stand guard every minute.

I am hearing...Inky (Ladybug's cat) prowling around the house, seeing what kind of mischief he can get into. The girls are still sleeping.

Around the house...everything needs cleaning, dusting, vacuuming; lots of laundry ready to be washed and hung on the line (a perfect day for it). Today I am feeling very domestic and look forward to the challenge.

One of my favorite things...is having a really clean house. I use to be a real neat freak, but then I got a life. :) Now I just do the best I can, but LOVE IT when when everything is perfect...even if it is just for a few hours.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...depends on how we feel (Bookworm has had a nasty cold for nearly 2 weeks now (she tested negative on strep so the dr. does nothing) and I have an annoying sinus pressure headache (with all the trees budding out), but I hope to get EVERYTHING planted & start weeding the flower beds.

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

Our Pastoral Serenity

Please see Peggy for details on how you can be a part of The Simple Woman's Daybook or for links to other Daybooks.

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Kind Regards from

Mama Bear

I love the picture! Once we had a farm and horses....
I had a difficult time with my asthma when the trees were blooming in April. I hope that all goes away for you soon. They're so beautiful but so much pollen.
Have a great week,

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Kind Regards from

jenn4him

Hi Jane! Thanks for the sweet reminder on my cbox. I got my post up, thanks to you! And let me say, I really enjoyed reading yours. Oh, the horses are so lovely! How the baby has grown over the winter. He is almost a year old, isn't he?
Jenn

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HeartnSoul

lol and then I got a life... that is so true! And then I got married... hmm same effect lol.

I need to get my list done :)

Have a great week! btw I'm sending you an awesome audio sermon link on the early church...

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Kind Regards from

4sweetums

I hope you have a wonderful week.
Blessings,
Dawn

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Sandpiper

What a beautiful view you have! I like everything clean too, but I've learned that with a family, my house is not going to always look perfect!

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May. 13, 2008 - Hello!

Kind Regards from

Anonymous

The hunt for a vintage button sounds like fun. I'm so sorry about your hen! Thank you for sharing your daybook with us. Blessings ~ Heather at http://ourhighercalling.com/

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May. 13, 2008 - Great post!

Kind Regards from

Anonymous

I love the picture too. It really is so peaceful!
Thanks for sharing~
Toni
http://thehappyhousewife.com

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Canadagirl

I hope you get that pesky visitor and keep your sweet chickens safe.

I am glad you had a good Mother's Day. [0=

With all the talk about the house cleaning. I better get my laundry finished folded. =0P I wish it would fold itself but more I wish it would put itself away.

Blessings and ((hugs)) my SSiC
In Him<><
-Mary

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Kelli

What a beautiful picture! I enjoyed reading your Daybook and I hope you are having a great week. Your menu sounds delicious!
~Kelli
www.kellishouse.blogspot.com

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