Monday, October 13, 2008
Simple Woman's Daybook

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Ahhh another Monday. I woke early this morning (around 6am) and wasn't feeling to great so I decided to rest for a few more hours. I woke again at 9m and decided I had better get busy with our chores and lessons, I wanted to get this week off to a good start.  Soooo, lessons are over, the chores are done (with the exception of caring for the horses which the girls are doing now) and now I have time to play. What better way to spend my play time then to update my Simple Woman's Daybook, so here it goes....

Outside My Window…The sun is shinning, it is about 73* and the view is breathtaking. The colors of Autumn surround me. Golden yellow, firebrick red, cinnamon brown and a hint of green. Ahh God's pallet is so elegant.   

I am thinking…about all the things I have planned for this week. For lessons, artsy stuff, and all the friends I am going to write and catch up with.

I am thankful for…all that the Lord helped me to accomplish today. Lessons, cleaning, canning applesauce and the time I spent with my children just talking! 

From the kitchen…I can smell the the cinnamon applesauce simmering in the canning pot.

I am wearing…a blue t-shirt with a prairie mouse the front, white and brown diabetic socks, and my black shorts. I really need to get some new clothes:-(

I am creating… more cupcakes, some ATC's and a few new seasonal post cards.

I am going…nowhere today.

I am reading…nothing at the moment (other than Bible study)

I am hoping…that this week will be a lot of fun for us and that we will accomplish everything we set out to do.

I am hearing…The loud sounds of my children singing as they dance around the house acting like children. :-) ahhh the wonderful sound of laughter.

Around the house…there is still work to be done but that is a never ending task. I need to do a couple more loads of laundry and then prepare dinner.

One of my favorite things…Cute MICE, Cuddly Mice, brown mice, white mice,  and umm did I say Mice!! :-)

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Visiting Williams Orchard, sharing time with Deb and her family, doing something artsy at the park.

Here is picture thought I am sharing....

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Monday, September 29, 2008
Simple Woman's Daybook

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Outside My Window…well since I am writing in the evening this time there is total darkness outside my window right now. I can't even see the moon.  

I am thinking…about my parents and wishing I could share my thoughts and feelings with them right now. I am going through some things with the homeschool group I was a part of, stress here at home, the pain of being so far away from my son and his wife and well, just life's things. I am sure many of you know where I am at.

I am thankful for…the Lord whom I can lean on in my times of trouble and pain.

From the kitchen…I can smell the herbal tea that I am about to consume to help rid myself of this horrible headache!

I am wearing…a black t-shirt with wild horses running across the front, red socks, and my black capri's. Gee seems a bit .... dark :-(

I am creating… a set of post cards and a set of notecards that will be packaged to sell at the visitors center.

I am going…nowhere else today. I did my grocery shopping and ran my errands for the day. Tomorrow I might go out and enjoy a day of painting in the park... not sure on that yet though.

I am reading…The old schoolhouse magazine and "Sketching Outdoors in Summer by. Jim Arnosky

I am hoping…that things will calm down around here and we can get on with planning fun activities just as a family!  

I am hearing…The loud sounds of my dear husbands music as he watches one of his favorite bands on TV! Sorry honey I must be getting old but ARGH it is loud. hehehe

Around the house…the children are preparing for bed and checking to see what is on the agenda for tomorrow.  

One of my favorite things…Cute MICE, Cuddly Mice, brown mice, white mice,  and umm did I say Mice!! :-)

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Preparing the October calendar for school, fun activities, doctor appointments and whatever has been planned. Finishing up some artsy swaps I am in and starting the final draft of my new book.

Here is picture thought I am sharing....

 

praying that my lil man is safe in the love of God's Hands

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Monday, September 8, 2008
Simple Women's Daybook

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Outside My Window…this morning when I rose it was still dark and the air was filled with Fog, lots of Fog. I can hear the horses trampling about but I could not see them. The kittens were meowing outside my window, I really wanted to let them in but I knew I just couldn't. I have been breathing so much better since we put them out and I just can't afford to go backwards.

I am thinking…about all that I have planned for our first day back to school. Today is the kick-off. I have worked this morning on the final touches and look forward to a great day.

I am thankful for…the Lord allowing me to be a homeschooling mother. I love to spend the time with my children and learn right along with them.

From the kitchen…I can smell the coffee that is just about done brewing!

I am wearing…today I am wearing my orange T-shirt and my black capri's

I am creating… when school is finished I will be creating new posts on my website. I have so much to catch everyone up on.

I am going…nowhere today. Just schooling away!

I am reading…My bible, Seasons of a Mother's Heart by Sally Clarkson.

I am hoping…to get things ready for tomorrows lessons tonight so that I can play in the morning instead of waking up early to be sure I am prepared. I just want to be ready and organized. HELP ME JESUS!  

I am hearing…The whirl of the ceiling fan in the master bedroom and the clicking of the keys on the keyboard. The singing of crickets and the croaking of frogs. Ahhh God is all around me!

Around the house…we have every type of fan running since the air conditioner is still not working. 

One of my favorite things…Cute MICE, Cuddly Mice, brown mice, white mice,  and umm did I say Mice!! :-)

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Preparing for our Teddy Bear Picnic on Tuesday, making Hot cross buns on Thursday, homeschool group Thursday afternoon, somehow fitting in a special something in honor of 9/11

Here is picture thought I am sharing....

This is a picture of a Tea Blossom. It is called Friendship. I made this tea when I was with my dear friend Laurie on our wacky weekend holiday. It was so pretty and the tea was good too.

To get Blooming Teas go HERE! They are wonderful tasting, beautiful to see and not real expensive.!

WHAT's IN YOUR DAY BOOK?

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Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Simple Woman's Daybook

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Outside My Window…this morning was very dewy and the fog was heavy but the sound of all the little creatures was heavenly. I love to listen to the many voices of God's creatures as they sing their morning praises.

I am thinking…about all the wonderful things I am planning for this school year. We are really getting excited about starting the year off. Sept 8th will be our first day!

I am thankful for…all the wonderful things one can find on the internet to help with homeschooling and all the great resources there are.

From the kitchen…I can smell the yummy coffee cake baking and the coffee that is just about done!

I am wearing…today I am wearing my light blue T-shirt with Urchin embroidered over the pocket. He is such a cute lil squirell

I am creating… Today I finished up some baby toys for April off of freecycle and a nursing wrap as well.

I am going…to run to town today to meet with the Girls Scout administrator for our area. I am signing on as a Troop leader instead of co-leader this year and need to get all my books and forms and all that. I am looking forward to getting started.

I am reading…My bible, Seasons of a Mother's Heart by Sally Clarkson.

I am hoping…to get all my lesson plans done for the month so I can relax and enjoy them.  

I am hearing…The whirl of the ceiling fan in the master bedroom and the clicking of the keys on the keyboard. The singing of crickets and the croaking of frogs. Ahhh God is all around me!

Around the house…we have every type of fan running since the air conditioner decided to go out during the hotest week of the year! EEkkkks I am spoiled when it comes to air conditioning.

One of my favorite things…Cute MICE, Cuddly Mice, brown mice, white mice,  and umm did I say Mice!! :-)

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Preparing for Birthday bash number 2. Working in my art journal, and preparing for our homeschool kickoff.

Here is picture thought I am sharing....

IS IT A RINGER OR NOT????

Hope you all enjoyed your Monday, let me know what you got to do!

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Monday, August 25, 2008
Simple Woman's Daybook

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Outside My Window…Well it is a bit early (5:30am) to know what the weather is going to bring but outside my window right now I can hear the croaking of tree frogs, the songs of the crickets and the beat of horse hooves walking in the pasture.

I am thinking…about my wonderful husband and thanking the Lord for all he does. He tries so hard to make things good for us and I am praying that with the Lords help I can be a good helpmeet to him and do more things for him as well. Love ya Gary!

I am thankful for…all the gifts the Lord has given me, for my vision of prosperity. For all the friends who have crossed my path and all those who have stayed for the long haul. I am thankful for my husband, my children and my extended family (praying for you always)

From the kitchen…I hear absolute silence as it is to early to start breakfast, ahhhh but a pot of coffee brewing would be a wonderful noise. (be right back )!

I am wearing…today I am wearing my Girl Scout Troop shirt, black Capri's and of course my diabetic socks, my hair is down for now but if it heats up outside you can bet I will have it up.

I am creating… Today I am finishing up a matchbox animal for a swap I am doing (you can see it at my artsy blog here ). Then I will start some handmade toys for a young lady on free-cycle that has a six week old baby and is looking for some soft toys for her to play with later. I will be making two soft rattles, a rag doll and a lullaby bird. I will be sure to post those on my artsy blog too.

I am going…to run to town today to have the expedition inspected and pick up a few groceries but that shouldn't take to long.

I am reading…My bible, Keepsake Crimes by Laura Childs, and The Gospel of the Redman.

I am hoping…to plan out all our Birthday activities today so that I can rest about those.  

I am hearing…The whirl of the ceiling fan in the master bedroom and the clicking of the keys on the keyboard. The singing of crickets and the croaking of frogs. Ahhh God is all around me!

Around the house…we will be pulling out school bins and organizing the homeschool bookshelf. Getting ready for our Homeschool kickoff! I think we will go to the park, have a picnic, look over our new materials and enjoy God's creation. Then kickoff school Sept 8Th! Whoo hooo I am looking forward to it!

One of my favorite things…Cute MICE, Cuddly Mice, brown mice, white mice,  and oh did I say Mice!!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Preparing for Birthday bashes. Working in my art journal, and preparing for our homeschool kickoff.

Here is picture thought I am sharing....

Ahhh The flight of a hummingbird!

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Tuesday, August 19, 2008
The Simple women's daybook for Aug 18th

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Outside My Window…today the sun is shinning and everything seems calm. I keep watching out for our little kitten who seems to be gone. We put them out the other day for the first time in their lives and she decided to walk astray and disappear into the night. I pray she will return, for she is still so very young and her precious little brother is not having very much fun!

I am thinking…about all the things the Lord has put on my heart this weekend and trying to figure out how I can make things right where I have lacked.  

I am thankful for…the wisdom from the Lord to better myself and my family. To have the opportunity to homeschool and raise up my children in the way the Lord sees fit. I am thankful that He has pulled me through this bout with broncitis and that I am getting stronger every day.  

From the kitchen…absolutely nothing!!

I am wearing…my iceblue oversized T-shirt with my Urchin squirell embroidered on it, cut off sweatpants and diabetic socks, an iceblue scrunchie in my hair to keep it out of my face and off my neck.

I am creating… ATC's (artist trading cards) and postcards to send out for swaps and some to put in the Visitors center. I am also drawing up ideas for painting some of the gourds I have to place in the Visitors center also.  

I am going…stay home today and work on lesson plans for this coming school year. It is only three weeks until we start with a full schedul!

I am still reading…My bible, seeking the Lords will. The creative License by Danny Gregory and Keepsake Crimes by Laura Childs.

I am hoping…to catch up on all my deadlines and get things up to date. I pray that those who have been waiting on me, will continue to be patient as the Lord is helping me get things straight. 

I am hearing…The hum of my own fan, Whyockin playing with a pop bottle cap across the ceramic tile floor.

Around the house…there are chldren doing their chores, a hubby sleeping off a full nights work, the beagle is trying to keep the horse off the front porch and I am trying to make a complete list of what needs to be done TODAY!

One of my favorite things…Cute MICE, Cuddly Mice and oh did I say Mice!!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: need to finish preparing for the first couple months of lessons for the school year. printing more primers and working on more art work.

Here is picture thought I am sharing....

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Monday, August 11, 2008
Simple women's daybook

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Outside My Window…I see the sun is shinning and there are a few clouds in the sky. Nice fluffy white clouds just begging for someone to come and see what shapes they hold. What I wouldn't do to just lay on my back and look for critters and things.

I am thinking…about all the Lord has done for me and trying to hold fast to the peace and understanding He longs for me to have.  

I am thankful for…the wisdom from the Lord to be still and wait upon Him. It was His timing for things to come about as they have and I am thankful He carried me through.

From the kitchen…I hear the clattering of dishes as they are washed and put away. The hum of the round fan keeping the children cooled as they work and the smell of some yummy blackberry cake in the oven.  

I am wearing…my pink oversized T-shirt with my prairie mouse embroidered on it, cotton capri's and diabetic socks, barrettes in my hair to keep it out of my face and off my neck.

I am creating… ATC's (artist trading cards) and postcards to send out for swaps and some to put in the Visitors center. I am also drawing up ideas for painting some of the gourds I have to place in the Visitors center also.  

I am going…to run to town later today. Stopping at the post office, pharmacy, grocery and then on to a dear friends house to pick up some more peaches to can.

I am reading…My bible, seeking the Lords will, The creative License by Danny Gregory and Keepsake Crimes by Laura Childs.

I am hoping…that this week will bring more happiness into my home, vision into my life and a purpose that I can hold on to. 

I am hearing…The hum of my own fan, a bit of a radio broadcast and the whispers of things to do running through my head.

Around the house…there are chldren doing their chores, a hubby sleeping off a full nights work, poodle snoring and a big dog barking on the front porch. Hummm think she might want in??

One of my favorite things…MICE, Mice and oh did I say Mice!!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: need to finish preparing for the first couple months of lessons for the school year. printing more primers and working on more art work.

Here is picture thought I am sharing…

 This is a painting done by my most favorite artist. Her name is Akiane. She painted this when she was 11 years old and calls it "On my knees".  THAT is where I am until I hear the Lord speak to me! You can see more of her work HERE.  God has really blessed this child and you can be blessed through her.

Have a great week everyone!

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Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Whew and Simple women's daybook

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Whew I am glad that is over. Was having a little computer trouble last night (read as.. was having such a hard time staying awake while working on the computer that I pushed the wrong key and deleted the whole entry I was trying to make)

Refreshed and ready for another day I want to post what I was trying to post last night. (actually it was 3am THIS morning)

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Outside My Window…it is pitch black with a few stars shinning in. The moon is bright and laying like a crooked cat smile. In the distance I can here the sweet frog and cricket seranade. I know there are horses romping about graizing because I can hear the pounding of their hooves.

I am thinking…about all I need to prepare for this weekend get-a-way of mine. I am getting so excited about it. I am also thinking about how different it was today, the children were smiling and my dh was laughing. What a wonderful site!

I am thankful for…the wisdom from the Lord to be still and wait upon Him. It was His timing for things to come about as they have and I am thankful He carried me through.

From the kitchen…I can hear the crunching of Kibbles and Bits and the running paws of the kittens in their night time play.

I am wearing…an oversized T-shirt, cotton capri's and diabetic socks.

I am creating…recipe cards, ATC's (artist trading cards) and postcards to send out for the swaps I am involved in.

I am going…to have to run some errands tomorrow so that I can take care of things before I leave for the weekend. Finish cleaning the office and organizing all my art things.

I am reading…Daring Color by Anne Abgott because I will be taking one of her watercolor classes this weekend.

I am hoping…that this weekend will be a time of refreshment, encouragement, inspiration and all around fun. I mean, how could it not be, I am going to be with my best bud!

I am hearing…the pitter patter of kitten feet, the sweet frog and cricket seranade and the clicking of the keys as I type.

Around the house…I see a little improvement as far as the organization is going and WAY to many animals. heheh

One of my favorite things…MICE

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: need to finish preparing for my trip, finish organizing the office and grooming all the doggies.

Here is picture thought I am sharing…

I drew this frog and cricket seranade ATC to remind me of the sounds I am hearing tonight.

Well I hope you all have a wonderful day and hey.. if you want to see more daybooks, stop by the simple women's blog. Be Blessed!

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Monday, July 14, 2008
Simple Woman's day book

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Outside my window ~ The sun is shinning and I can see my son swinging in the oak tree (on a swing, not like a monkey) hehee

I am thinking ~ wondering how in the world I got myself where I am. My dh isn't happy and I don't know how to help that. I have failed and it hurts.

I am thankful for ~  for my husband although I can't seem to do right by him, my children whom I have not done right by.

I am creating ~ wooden bird houses for the shop, hoping they will sell

From the kitchen ~ I can smell the makings of dinner. We are having hamburgers and beans with cukes and tomatoes.

I am going ~ in sane trying to figure out where life went wrong.

I am reading ~ Keepsake Crimes by Laura Childs. I just got it from the paperback swap.

I am hoping ~ that I will find a way to bring peace into our home and to get back into a routine.

I am hearing ~ the very annoying sound of my dog bark and bark at absolutely nothing.

Around the house ~ we have managed to reach the bottom of the laundry pile, and empty a few overloaded totes in my room.

One of my favorite things ~creating things, painting gourds and drawing.

A few plans for the rest of the week ... ~ I need to get with my co-partner and make some paper mache' cactus' for our Girl Scout camp this weekend. I also hope to spend some time outdoors with the horses.

A picture thought to share....

sometimes life is just THORNY.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2008
My simple woman's daybook entry for July 7th

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Outside my window ~ it is raining and very very windy. I almost feel like I am back in the Windy City of Chicago.

I am thinking ~ of how awful some people can be to go as far as trying to scam a vonerable 16 year old. We are praying for you Vivian!

I am thankful for ~  The Lord who gave us the wisdom to know a true scammer, for my husband who works so hard to give us the things we long for, my children, my dear dear friends, the freedom to homeschool, the open fields for my furry friends to enjoy, the air I breath (which by the way isn't always easy with Asthma) I am thankful for the gift of creativity that the Lord has blessed me with.

I am creating ~ hand made recipe cards with my own original drawings on them, and more Note Cards.

From the kitchen ~ I can hear the beginning stages of dinner being prepared. Tonight Mariah is making Chicken Enchilada's. YUMO

I am going ~ to town today to get some advice about this scam. Praying all the way of course.

I am reading ~ Proverbs for parenting.

I am hoping ~ that I will find a way to bring peace into our home and to get back into a routine.

I am hearing ~ the very annoying sound of my dogs toe nails clicking and clanking on the floor as she walks from one room to another. Gee we have got to get them clipped.

Around the house ~ we are organizing the homeschool shelf and the office to prepare for the upcoming school year.

One of my favorite things ~creating cards, painting gourds and drawing. You really didn't expect me to just list one today DID YOU??

A few plans for the rest of the week ... ~ continue organizing and preparing for the school year, drawing, packing for my trip that is coming up!

A picture thought to share....

Our dolls are ready for this years adventure!

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