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The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #37 ~ 6/8/09

Outside my window...Grey, drizzly, unseasonably cool.  Take THAT Al Gore!

I am thinking...about the business I'm praying about starting.

From the learning rooms...preparations for DD#2's homeschool graduation!

I am thankful for...the small savings we had when DH got laid off 2 months ago & having been already living frugally so that not having a severance hasn't crushed us.

From the kitchen...stir fry w/rice for lunch; not sure about supper.

I am wearing...jeans, blue t-shirt, brown zippered hoodie.

I am reading...'starting a small business' websites.

I am hoping...that I have the nerve to continue on w/the small business & that my business plan is ok.

I am creating...a cleaned-out school room.

I am hearing...the radio.

Around the house...deep cleaning the school room.  So weird to think that I don't need to keep school planning in the back of my mind all summer.

One of my favorite things...my log front porch swing.

A few plans for the rest of the week...cleaning, cleaning, cleaning; weeding herb garden, various graduation open houses...

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

This is my Dogwood tree earlier this spring.
 
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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #36 ~ 6/2/09

For Today...

Outside my window...Beautiful sunshine, blue skies.  It will be hot and humid today, ushering in t-storms for tonight.  Enjoy the sun while we can.

I am thinking...That 10 years ago right now, my family was at my Daddy's hosital bed knowing that he had less than 24 hours left w/us until we meet again in Heaven.  Unbelievable that it's been so long.

From the learning rooms...Preparing for DD#2's homeschool graduation!

I am thankful for...My dear DH who is willing to try anything to get a new job since his lay-off.  He has a class today at a job finder.

From the kitchen...Made homemade chicken noodle soup yesterday; since I will be out w/my mom most of the day, DD#2 will be the cook for DH.  DD#1 is at work all day, so she will eat out.

I am wearing...tan capri pants w/bumble bees all over, black top.

I am reading...STILL reading "Mansfield Park" by Jane Austin.  I have sadly not had the time to read that I'd like.

I am hoping...That my mom's Dr's appt is productive and that she doesn't have Alzheimer's.

I am creating...Frugal ideas for DD#2's graduation.

I am hearing...The radio, the dog's tags jingling as she prances past me.

Around the house...Everyone is going their seperate ways today - I hate that.  I'm going to take my mom for her Dr's tests, DH is going to his class, DD#1 is at work, DD#2 will be stuck "holding down the fort" while we're all gone.  Poor DD#2!

One of my favorite things...Riding horses.

A few plans for the rest of the week...MASSIVE house cleaning before the grad open house; finishing weeding my garden.

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

Daddy's girl.

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #35 ~ 5/19/09

For Today...

Outside my window...Beautiful, lovely sunshine!  In the mid-60's degrees; will only get up to around 68 today.

I am thinking...about my DH's job situation.  If he doesn't find something by the end of the month we'll have to turn in 1 of our cars.  BUT I have faith that the Lord IS supplying even as I type!

From the learning rooms...Formal homeschooling in OVER!  After 16 years!  We will be graduating DD#2 on June 20th - ALL OF YOU who are local are invited!!

I am thankful for...An Imperials concert on May 20th, 1982...tomorrow will be my 27th b-day as a Christian.  THANK YOU, LORD!

From the kitchen...I need to run to the store and get some vanilla rice milk so that I can make a particular recipe for lunch.  DD#2 is allergic to dairy so I use rice milk in milk-related recipes.

I am wearing...burgandy thermal pants and a burgandy sweat shirt - it was a chilly morning.

I am reading..."Mansfiled Park" by Jane Austin.

I am hoping...That DH gets a job TODAY!

I am creating...plans for DD#2's homeschool graduation and a business plan for a POSSIBLE home business.

I am hearing...The radio, traffic passing b/c the windows are open.

Around the house...I'm so excited that everything but 1 thing is growing in my garden.  I've 'graduated' myself from window herbs to a smallist herb/kitchen garden this year.

One of my favorite things...Seeing those lovely green plants pop up out of the grownd in my garden and knowing that it's what I WANT to be there and not a weed.  lol

A few plans for the rest of the week...meeting w/a group of ladies from church tonight, planning DD#2's graduation, sending out memory letter requests for DD's memory book, laundry, finding new ways to be frugal, attending a grad party.

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

Just a glance at my antique school desk w/part of my collection of antique school books.

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #34 ~ 5/11/09

For Today...

Outside my window...Beautiful, lovely, bright sunshine and blue skies w/a few fluffy clouds.  New green leaves on our big Maple trees and songbirds singing their special songs!  PTL!

I am thinking...that I hope my husband finds a new - WONDERFUL - job SOON!  (Like...TODAY!)

From the learning rooms...Subjects are narrowing down as they are being completed.  DD#2 has completed American Gov't and Nature Journaling for the year.  Graduation is nearing!

I am thankful for...A husband who loves Jesus.

From the kitchen...Simple grilled cheese sandwiches & soup for lunch; cheesy quesadillas for supper...I think.

I am wearing...Jeans, blue plaid shirt.

I am reading...Gardening books; I may re-read some Jane Austin book.  I have them all (thanks to DD#1) and never tire of them.

I am hoping...that DD#1 has 'all her ducks in a row' as she plans to move out into her 1st apt this summer w/her friend.  Oh...when did my girls grow up?!?!

I am creating...an organized house.

I am hearing...the radio, birds singing outside the widows, the jingle-jangle of the dog's tags as she trots through the house.

Around the house...Deep spring cleaning room-by-room, school.  My herb garden is GROWING!  Woohoo!!

One of my favorite things...Food cooked on the grill.  Why is food cooked over a fire SO MUCH better?

A few plans for the rest of the week...DH is going to a job fair, homeschool, putting together a business plan for a POSSIBLE business I MAY start after DD#2 graduates, putting together 2 of my unit studies for publication ("Horses" & "Little Women ~ The Civil War for Girls").


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

My sweet Grandpa has been on my heart all weekend.  My mom gave me one of his hats that has been at her house all these years (33) since he died.  I miss him SO much; he passed away only days before my 17th b-day.  He was a 'storybook' Gr-pa; a wonderful, godly man.

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman Daybook ~ #33 ~ 5/3/09

For Today...

Outside my window...Lovely, lovely sunshine!  The leaves on the trees really popped this last week after all that rain.

I am thinking...That I hope I can continue to bring cheer to my husband's heart while he is unemployed.

From the learning rooms...DD#2 has an American Gov't test.  Oh joy.  '-)

I am thankful for...The meager savings that we have to keep us going.

From the kitchen...hamburgers on w/w buns w/lettuce, tomato, dill pickles, co-jack cheese; cucumber slices, mac n cheese...Summer-time food!

I am wearing...skirt made of sweat-shirt material, black 3/4 sleeved shirt.

I am reading...garden & herb books.

I am hoping...That my Dear Husband finds work SOON, he's starting to get discouraged and trying not to show his fear of our shrinking savings.

I am creating...a peaceful home.

I am hearing...radio, washing machine & dryer; listening for the bread machine beeper to go off so I can put the dough in the bread pan to rise and then bake.

Around the house...school is going on - DD#2 only has less than 4 weeks of homeschool to go; DD#1 is getting ready for the night-shift at work; I'm getting ready to do a little weeding in my herb garden (HOPING that it takes!), looking for new growth & hoping I don't "weed" the wrong thing!  lol

One of my favorite things...when our DD's recognize the love and work of the Lord in their lives.

A few plans for the rest of the week...homeschool, Dayton Dragon's baseball game, gym(?), DD#2 babysits on Friday, Sunday worship w/the saints!

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

My beautiful, silly DD#1.

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #32 ~ 4/27/09

For Today...

Outside my window...dark, breezy night.  Sweet sounds of tree frogs along w/one abnoxious baby bird who must be afraid of the dark; it keeps chirpping non-stop.

I am thinking...about the nice time we had last night; my DH was baptized (he had been sprinkled as an infant, before) and we became members of our new church.  After, we had a nice talk w/our pastor and frozen custard at Culver's w/a nice couple from church.

From the learning rooms...other than the usualy, DD#2 helped me put in my new herb garden in the front yard where our huge pine tree had been.

I am thankful for...peace in my home.

From the kitchen...tonight I made boneless/skinless chicken breasts fried in olive oil w/Spike Seasoning, rosemary and my own herb mix sprinkled on top; potatoes w/cheese and green beans.

I am wearing...jammies; I'm doing my Daybook at night this time.

I am reading..."Treasury of Vintage Homemaking Skills," "Encyclopedia of Country Living" and notes from a ladies' meeting I went to on gardening for ideas for my herb garden.

I am hoping...my herb garden that I planted today takes off!

I am creating...good for my family.

I am hearing...the beautiful sound of tree frogs over that silly little bird!  I also hear bits and pieces of "Miss Potter" from the living room.

Around the house...Things are quieting down as the day unwinds and we all cozy-down for some T.V. or reading before bed.

One of my favorite things...Laughing w/my family!

A few plans for the rest of the week...homeschool, job interviews for DH, weeding, deep cleaning a couple of rooms, church.

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

Magpie Maggie Mae on her favorite 'perch' where she can look out of the windows to see who dares to walk past HER house w/o saying hello!  It's HER world, we just live in it.

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #31 ~ 4/20/09

For Today...

Outside my window...same ol' recording it seems...grey, dreary and rain.  HOWEVER...there is the addition of lovely green on the trees and shrubs.

I am thinking...that I hope my DH gets a new job SOON!  In case you don't know, he was laid off VERY unexpectedly last Tuesday.

From the learning rooms...1st day back from Easter Break.  Back to Bible, American Gov't, Composition, Contemporary Issue, Marine Biology, Nature Study and Life Skills.

I am thankful for...my husband.  So dedicated to us, his family.  Praying that he doesn't wear himself out trying to find a job.

From the kitchen...a fresh loaf of flaxseed bread!  Pasta w/homemade sauce and garlic bread for supper.

I am wearing...jeans, brown shirt w/white embroidery.

I am reading...back and forth between "Liberal Fascism" and "The Lucky One."

I am hoping...that my DH will find a job SOOOOOOON!!  And that the Lord will make clear to me what direction I need to go after DD#2 graduates from our homeschool in June.  I would like to do more speaking.

I am creating...a possible business plan for a possible new business.

I am hearing...my DH's car drive up the driveway coming back from an errand.

Around the house...homeschool, laundry, got my hair trimmed today!

One of my favorite things...met around 50 of my blog friends at the Midwest Homeschool Convention in Cinci this past weekend!!  WOW!!  So many people came up to The Old Schoolhouse booth to say 'hi' and tell us how much they love the magazine.  THANK YOU!  It was so much fun to meet everyone.

A few plans for the rest of the week...to keep my DH happy and calm; homeschool, gym (?), a gardening workshop, church.

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

Here's Jenna hard at work at the TOS booth in Cinci!

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #30 ~ 4/14/09

For Today...

Outside my window...grey, breezy, raining; but the trees are budding and the Daffodils are still coming up.

I am thinking...that my head it spinning...much to my surprise to see my DH come walking into the house at 9a.m., it was even MORE SHOCKING when he said that he got laid off!

From the learning rooms...on Spring Break!

I am thankful for...a mighty God Who already has a great job waiting for my husband.

From the kitchen...We had BLT's on freshly made flaxseed bread w/mac and cheese for lunch.

I am wearing...Jeans, red thermal Henley shirt.

I am reading...Bible; back and forth between "Liberal Fascism" and "The Lucky One" - depending on my mood.

I am hoping...that my DH will find a job SOON and that it will everything he ever dreamed of.

I am creating...a peaceful, supportive mood.

I am hearing...the radio.

Around the house...DH spent most of the morning on the internet and phone finding leads for a new job.  He wastes no time.

One of my favorite things...my DH's smile.

A few plans for the rest of the week...supporting my DH in help and mood and comfort, enjoying some down-time on our Spring Break, working at The Old Schoolhouse's booth at the Cincinatti homeschool convention on Thursday, Friday and Saturday - hope to see some of you there!  Worship w/the saints on Sunday!

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

I LOVE that smile!

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #29 ~ 4/6/09

For Today...

Outside my window...Grey, windy, raining - it even SNOWED a little earlier!

I am thinking...WHERE is Spring?!

From the learning rooms...besides the usual, DD#2 will watch a video on "The American Form of Government" - should be required for all Americans.

I am thankful for...A Savior Who forgives.

From the kitchen...Reubens! 

I am wearing...Jeans, navy blue Mickey Mouse turtle neck shirt.

I am reading...Bible; "Liberal Fascism."

I am hoping...that DD#1 will change some bad habits she's developing.

I am creating...another 1/2 batch of laundry detergent.

I am hearing...the radio.

Around the house...CLEANING from the weekend.

One of my favorite things...family friends - when the parents are close and the kids are all close, too.  Everyone in both families gets along.

A few plans for the rest of the week...homeschool, gym, Easter orchestra practice, EASTER!

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

Our friends' cottage at Lakeside, Ohio; on Lake Erie ~ the site of some of our happiest family memories!  We go there every year.

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #28 ~ 3/30/09

For Today...

Outside my window...Beautiful, wonderful sunshine!  Still chilly, around 50*.

I am thinking...That I have a lot to do today.

From the learning rooms...Our usual homeschool schedule and subjects today.

I am thankful for...my brother got home from Hawaii safely.

From the kitchen...I'm leaning toward pork chops for supper.

I am wearing...jeans, heathered gold shirt, and my favorite torn up slippers.

I am reading...Bible; "Liberal Fascim," the "Home Tour Edition" of Country Sampler magazine.

I am hoping...that my mother's Dr's appt goes well on Thursday.

I am creating...a cleaner home.

I am hearing...the radio, Maggie's dog tags jingling as she trots past me.

Around the house...deep cleaning my oven.  :-/

One of my favorite things...Primitive decorating.

A few plans for the rest of the week...homeschooling, practicing Easter orchestra music, taking my mom to the Dr., possibly homeschool gym.

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

This is my Grandma's, Bigmom's, 2nd McGuffey Reader; Dated 1896.

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #27 ~ 3/23/09

For Today...

Outside my window...Lovely sunshine, windy, should climb to around 60*.

I am thinking...That I have so much more to do today.  I will be busy all day - but it will be a 'good' busy.

From the learning rooms...The usual - Bible, American Gov't, Life Skills, Nature Journal, Marine Biology...

I am thankful for...My Lord Who knows more about what I do/don't need than I do, and I can trust Him.

From the kitchen...Shredded ham and peppered turkey, provalone cheese, spicy mustard on a cressant for lunch.

I am wearing...Jeans, a dusty-colored shirt.

I am reading...Thinking of starting a book a got a while back: "Liberal Facism."

I am hoping...That my mother will find something to take her mind off of herself all the time; that my brother will arrive home safely this week from his trip to Hawaii.

I am creating...More homemade deodorant and toothpaste today.

I am hearing...The radio.

Around the house...Picking up from the weekend.

One of my favorite things...My mother being happy - she doesn't WANT to be since my daddy passed away nearly 10 years ago.  But sometimes she forgets that she's 'not supposed' to be happy and IS.

A few plans for the rest of the week...Homeschooling, taking Maggie to get her winter fuzz trimmed off, church orchestra practice.

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

Got this in an e-mail and I think it's SO CUTE!  If it was black it would look like Maggie.

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #26 ~ 3/16/09

For Today...

Outside my window...Grey and dreary.  The doves are cooing so rain is in the forecast.

I am thinking...that I can't believe I'm about to turn 50!

From the learning rooms...much of the usual ~ American Gov't, Marine Biology, Life Skills; tomorrow Jenna will watch a DVD on the 'real' St. Patrick.  It's really good, I had to watch it for a class a while back.

I am thankful for...my wonderful hubby who has spoiled me so much this weekend.  I didn't cook at all!

From the kitchen...I'm HOPING I can find my recipe for Italian Sausage and Tortellini soup!  I can't find it anywhere and I really have a 'taste' for that soup for tonight.

I am wearing...jeans, yellow and brown hoodie.  I need to put on some socks, my feet are cold.

I am reading...Bible; a nutrition book.

I am hoping...that my girls will continue to grow stronger everyday in their faith and their love relationship w/Jesus.

I am creating...nothing at the moment. :-/

I am hearing...the radio.

Around the house...I need to up-date Jenna' homeschool planner.

One of my favorite things...hearing from far-away friends and family.

A few plans for the rest of the week...homeschool, a dinner outing w/some ladies from church, my 50th b-day(!!!!!), gym; attending the homeschool boys' basketball banquet - we have been invited as special guests!  Go Saints!

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

My girls!  Mwah!  Big Kiss!!

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #25 ~ 3/9/09

  For Today...

Outside my window...Beutiful, incredible SUNSHINE!!  Around 60 degrees.

I am thinking...I got my hair trimmed up this morning and I'm so happy w/it.  My hair is VERY thick and heavy and it has now been thinned-out and most of the left-over perm is gone.

From the learning rooms...Much of the usual - American Government, Life Skills, Marine Biology, Current Events, Nature Journal and, most importantly, Bible.

I am thankful for...A great weekend and a great church service.  Saturday was Jenna's b-day bowling party and it went so well and w/a good turn out of such godly, special, fun and FUNNY teens.  What good hearts they have and what good friends they are to each other.  It gives me courage for our future.

From the kitchen...We had Taco Bell for lunch...just because.   I'm thinking pork chops for supper.

I am wearing...jeans, brown and pink light-weight sweater.

I am reading...Bible; re-reading Candy Foote's e-book:  "The Word of God on Being a Woman."

I am hoping...That we can get wood floors soon.

I am creating...A neat, clean house.

I am hearing...The radio and Jenna shuffling around some school paperwork.

Around the house...Spring cleaning.

One of my favorite things...Hearing a woodpecker on a tree in the back yard.

A few plans for the rest of the week...Homeschool, gym, DH going to an outing w/some men from our church, DD#2 babysits on Friday a.m.

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

Here's a photo I took of Marblehead Lighthouse - the oldest working lighthouse on Lake Erie and built by a Revorlutionary War veteran.  This is the lighthouse that many have on their Ohio license plates.

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #24 ~ 3/2/08

For Today...

Outside my window...Mostly cloudy, sun trying to peek out; very windy and cold, in the 20's today.

I am thinking...that I am sick and tired of being sick and tired!  Whatever this virus is, it took me over again over the weekend.  Cough, cough, cough!

From the learning rooms...I'm thankful that I try to keep my lesson planner 'planned ahead' so Jenna can chug along w/o me when I'm sick.

I am thankful for...The strength to get on the computer for a few minutes so my mind can do SOMETHING!

From the kitchen...Whatever my dear Jenna makes for me.

I am wearing...Jammies cos I'm going back to the couch.

I am reading...Bible; making my eyes focus on that for a few minutes a day.

I am hoping...That I don't have this virus for 6 weeks like my friend has!

I am creating...a warm hole to hind in til I feel like coming out.

I am hearing...T.V.

Around the house...Hoping the girls don't have a back-lash of their colds like I did.

One of my favorite things...To breathe w/o coughing.

A few plans for the rest of the week...TO GET WELL!  Wednesday is Jenna's 18th b-day and we're having a bowling party for her and her friends on Saturday.  Must get better...must get better...

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

The birthday girl!

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #23 ~ 2/23/09

For Today...

Outside my window...lovely sunshine, cold temps.

I am thinking...that I can't wait to get rid of this throaty cough I've had since Wednesday.

From the learning rooms...going through some recipes for Jenna to make for Life Skills, besides her other lessons.

I am thankful for...our new church home.  I went to a ladies' function last Tuesday and met some really great women, very welcoming and friendly.  Last night Jenna went to youth group and and enjoyed it so much.  Ty is going to a men's outing next week and so, now, we have to get Jasper involved in young adults.

From the kitchen...left over lasagna for lunch.

I am wearing...I know it's late in the morning, but I'm still not quite up to par, so I schlepping around in my jammies. 

I am reading...Bible; tossing around a couple of books on my list.

I am hoping...that my family (the girls, in particular) will be receptive to changes I make in our diets.

I am creating...nothing at the moment.

I am hearing...radio, Jenna doing something in the kitchen.

Around the house...not much today except homeschool and catching up on e-mails.  Depending on my strength level, I might take some Alka Seltzer Plus and take a nap.

One of my favorite things...the color yellow.

A few plans for the rest of the week...to get WELL!

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

Magpie Maggie Mae

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #22 ~ 2/16/09

For Today...

Outside my window...grey, cloudy and cold, light snow but no accumulaton.

I am thinking...I hope the plummer gets here soon.  Our tub/shower is indisposed.

From the learning rooms...It's President's Day and our sweet Man of the House is off and is home w/us!

I am thankful for...Government holidays so that the AF Base is closed and my hubby can have an extra day home w/us!

From the kitchen...Thinking about chicken breasts, broccoli and yellow rice.

I am wearing...Jeans and a stonewashed brown sweatshirt.

I am reading...Some Ken Ham/Answers in Genesis booklets that I picked up at church, yesterday, from Creation Sunday.

I am hoping...that an idea I tossed to our local paper's editor will bear fruit.

I am creating...a fresh loaf of bread in the oven!

I am hearing...the radio and DH playing w/Maggie the dog.

Around the house...a slow, relaxing day w/DH.  Thinking about going to the Red Box and picking up a couple of movies.

One of my favorite things...time w/my DH.

A few plans for the rest of the week...homeschooling, gym, thinking about trying out a women's Bible study at our new church.  Nothing like jumping in w/both feet!  lol

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

This is me playing my hammered dulcimer on the praise team at our old church a couple of years ago.  I still had VERY long hair.

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Women's Daybook ~ #21 ~ 2/9/09

For Today...

Outside my window...Cool, gloomy, sunshine TRYING to break through.  It's nearly 50 degrees and the snow is nearly all melted and has left a soggy marsh and puddles in the backyard.

I am thinking...That I am running behind schedule on my chores.  This gloomy day is making me lazy.

From the learning rooms...We're about to do Marine Biology.

I am thankful for...Sunday spent w/dear friends.  Ty & I sang at the church of our dear friends - he used to be our pastor and his wife used to minister w/us on the praise team.  We also used to do a lot of speical music as a trio w/the wife (Avolon, The Martins, 2nd Chapter of Acts, Point of Grace and Philips, Craig and Dean).  We did 3 trio songs at their church yesterday and some other dear friends came, too.

From the kitchen...pasta, sauce, salad and homemade garlic bread.

I am wearing...my winter 'uniform' - HA! - jeans and one of my many 'Lakeside' hoodies.

I am reading...A new issue of Country Sampler magazine.  LOVE the Primitives!

I am hoping...that our meeting w/the pastor of our new church will go well tonight and that we will be able to find a ministry where we can be a blessing.

I am creating...I'm thinking of getting a new latch-hook rug kit.

I am hearing...the radio, the furnace just came on.

Around the house...quiet day.  This gloomy weather makes me lazy.

One of my favorite things...the little rocker my Gr-pa made me when I was little.  I used it, our girls used it and now it sits in my living room w/a rag doll on it.  I get to see it everyday and it makes me smile.

A few plans for the rest of the week...meeting w/the pastor of our new church tonight, homeschool, gym, baby shower and Valentine's Day!

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

The 1st annual Homeschool Prom was a beautiful success!!

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #20 ~ 2/2/09

For Today...

Outside my window...Melting snow.  It's still deep, but it's melting.  And guess what...we're to have MORE tonight!

I am thinking...that I think we have found our new church home.  Yesterday's sermon was so good.  The worship was a blessing and the people are friendly and welcoming.  We already know a few people there and this was DH and I's second visit (the girls have been there 3 times) and we all feel that we can fit in and find a ministry there.  PTL!!!

I am thankful for...my dear husband; he knows me and loves me anyway.

From the learning rooms...today in Life Skills we will be discussing prayer, contentment and joy from a Biblical point of view.  Not all life skills are hands-on.

From the kitchen...chicken noodle soups w/all sorts of big, cut-up veggies!

I am wearing...jeans, multi-colored turtle neck sweater and warm socks.

I am creating...a contented home life.

I am going...to take my mom out for lunch for her 79th b-day, this week.

I am reading...re-reading Dr. Rex Russel's EXCELLENT book, "What the Bible Says About Healthy Living."  It's one of those books that I try to read once a year.

I am hoping...to be able to see my mom and help her out more in the next couple of months.  My brother (who lives close to her - we are 26 miles away) is on his annual 2 month vacation to his place in Hawaii!  Must be nice.

I am hearing...radio, Maggie the dog prancing across the kitchen floor, the old floor creaking as DD#2 walks upstairs.

Around the house...cleaning, laundry...it's Monday.

One of my favorite things...Huge ice cicles hanging in front of my kitchen window.

A few plans for this week...homeschooling, accompanying DD#1 to an important appointment, homeschool gym, Saturday is our homeschool group's first annual PROM and DD#1 has been asked to go!  So, we'll be preening, dressing up and taking lots of pictures...and maybe shedding a few tears.  Sunday, DH and I are singing at a former pastor's church.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

Some of those ice cicles hanging outside my kitchen window and over our garage.

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The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #19 ~ 1/26/09

 FOR TODAY...

OUTSIDE MY WINDOW...Snow, snow and more snow.  Oh...and cold!

I AM THINKING...that I am so grateful that I won Candy Foote's e-book contest!  Yippee!!!  I have chosen her book "God's Word on Being a Woman, a Wife and a Mother" and I plan to go through it w/my girls.

I AM THANKFUL FOR...the fun Saturday I had w/my daughters and 3 other friends of ours.  Our homeschool group is having our first Homeschool Prom and dear Jenna was asked to go!  We went dress shopping on Saturday, I haven't had that much silly fun w/a group of girls - and the other mom who is my best friend - in a LONG time.  We giggled and ooo-ed and awww-ed and encouraged Jenna and gave our opinions.  There was even another group of girls who were trying on gowns for an up-coming ROTC ball and we all go invovled in helping each other pick out their gowns.  It was so much fun.  I wish I had had that much fun trying on gowns when I was in high school.  By the way, the young man who is taking Jenna was a terrific young man who's family we know and who we have watched grow up.

FROM THE LEARNING ROOM...a little catch-up from last week after taking Tuesday to watch the ingauguration and other activites around it on Tuesday.  My bad...when I was making the schedule I forgot to block out that day.  (My mind probably didn't want to accept it.)  I always have had my girls watch the inauguration for school.  Other than that, it's a regular school week.

FROM THE KITCHEN...Dirty rice for lunch.  Lazagna, salad and garlic bread sticks for supper.

I AM WEARING...my 'basic' Monday cold-weather clothes  light olive green turtle neck, dark olive green hoodie, jeans and warm socks.

I AM CREATING...thinking of starting a small knitting project.

I AM GOING...to the country stores later today and maybe on to the regular grocery stores.

I AM READING...Bible; rereading "Hearth & Home" by Karey Swan.

I AM HOPING...to get the house picked up from a busy week/weekend.

I AM HEARING...my radio, "shower music" coming from the bathroom.

AROUND THE HOUSE...picking up, laundry, mopping kitchen/bath floors...

ONE OF MY FAVORITE THINGS...holiday table conversations ~ talking about fun times in our childhood, remembering loved-ones who are gone and laughter that everyone enjoys.

A FEW PLANS FOR THE REST OF THE WEEK...grocery shopping, homeschool, picking up my food co-op order, Miami Valley Saints homeschool basketball game on Thursday night - it's Senior Night this week, making an eye exam appointment for Jasper and me.

HERE IS A PICTURE THOUGHT I AM SHARING:

Don't you just love Currier & Ives?

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The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ #18 ~ 1/19/09

For Today...

Outside my window...cold, deep snow w/a little sunshine trying to slip through.  The  top of the snow glitters like diamonds when the sun pops out.  It's about 20 degrees, which is a heat wave compared to the below 0 temps we had last week.

I am thinking...how happy I am to be off the couch.  I was sick w/a stomach flu Thursday - Saturday, and am still not quite 100%, but I was well enouch to have gone to church on Sunday and to have gone to our friends' home for dinner w/their guest from Kenya Africa!  What a trip he has had - SNOW and BELOW 0 temps for the first time in this life!  Not to mention the culture shock.  But the fellowship was sweet.

I am thankful for...health and a family who loves me enough to take care of me when "the care-taker" can't take care.

From the learning rooms...the man of the house is off work today for MLK Day...no school!

From the kitchen...easy and not very fragrant.  I'm still not up to all the odors yet.

I am wearing...what else on a cold day?...jeans, navy blue turtle neck, gold hoodie, warm socks.

I am creating...nothing today.

I am going...no where.  I'm anchored to the house, today.

I am reading...Bible - Colossians.

I am hoping...to be 100% soon.  That we will find a new church home soon.

I am hearing...radio next to me, man of the house watching T.V. in the living room.

Around the house...a slow, relaxing, recuperating day.

One of my favorite things...fellowship w/the saints on Sunday.

A few plans for the rest of the week...homeschool, watching the Inauguration (with a heavy heart and much prayer for my country, it's welfare and our freedom), gym, and re-starting the Great Expectations Classic Book Club for homeschool/high school girls on Friday.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

Our visiting Kenyan friend and brother in Christ, Pastor Joseph Murage.

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Blessings from Ohio, Kim Wolf<><