The Simple Woman's Daybook , Monday June 8th, 2009

For Today...

Outside my window... bird song and fleeting sunshine

From the learning rooms....I am reading up on the Charlotte Mason method for next year, writing book lists, and the whole mommy education experience. HA!

I am thankful for... family, happy memories, photos in which we can always travel back in time for a moment or two.

From the kitchen... sandwich night as we have swim lessons for all 4 boys tonight!

I am wearing... jean "trouser" pants and a scoop neck tee.

I am reading... Charlotte Mason education, Finding a mentor being a mentor, preparing yourself to mentor, knowledge of the Holy

I am hoping... to make many happy, carefree memories this year and bond closer as a family unit, and prepare to slowly move into homeschooling.

I am creating... a garden that I hope will be productive this year!

I am praying... for family members, especially my aunt and my father as we are coming close to the one year anniversary of my beloved grandfather's death. Today, June 8th, is the one year anniversary of the last day I ever saw him.

Around the house... expedition over Mount Washmore and that is about it, taking it easy today. Sad day.

One of my favorite things... cuddles.

A few plans for the rest of the week... homeschool co-op, Contagious Christianity class on Wednesday night, a weekly date with my friend Maryjo on Wed.

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

an image of my book lists and recent book finds. LOVE the colored edging on these old old books! Click picture to enlarge and see more detail.


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For Today...

Outside my window... damp rainy skies, greener grass than last week

I am thinking... how glad I am that Spring has sprung

From the learning rooms... alphabet games

I am thankful for... healthy children, milder weather, God's many many endless provisions

From the kitchen... scones and buttermilk pie, Orange Dulce tea from Mighty Leaf

I am wearing... jeans and tunic

I am reading... The Excellent Wife

I am hoping... for a happy ending

I am going... to start planning our raised bed garden: tomatoes, cukes, bell peppers, jalapenos, eggplant, broccoli, cauliflower, green beans; cilantro, rosemary, basil and parsley. I'd love to try lettuce, yet not sure if I will.

I am creating... homemade finger paints this afternoon

I am hearing... childs play

One of my favorite things... picnics with dear friends and family

A few plans for the rest of the week... swimming lessons, rollerskating, babysitting, AWANA, preschool co-op

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...
from our vacation last summer-Potomac Lake


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Outside my window... strong golden sunshine with a quite chilly breeze

I am thinking... I hope it is warmer in the afternoon so the children I babysit along with my own can play outside and get some energy out ;-)

From the learning rooms... how plants grow.

I am thankful for... my husband who amazes me in his growth and love

From the kitchen... macaroni and cheese hamburgs courtesy of Rachael Ray later today

I am wearing... jeans with sweater and black-socked feet

I am reading... Teaching Montessori In The Home The School Years

I am hoping... for a clear vision

I am going...absolutely nowhere today other than the back yard

I am creating...memories for our family

I am hearing... wee ones voices discuss their playdough and cookie cutters

Around the house... uplifting music

One of my favorite things... baskets waiting to be filled with Spring goodies

A few plans for the rest of the week... babysitting, AWANA, preschool co-op

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


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For Today...

Outside my window... clouds and rain with a steady breeze, last fall's brown grass, an occasioal car passing by

I am thinking... I need to light some candles and snuggle with the kiddos

From the learning rooms... freshly made, WARM blue play dough

I am thankful for... the babysitting job I have had for two months

From the kitchen... countertops freshly scrubbed today

I am wearing... jeans with light blue tunic, and barefoot

I am reading... like-minded friends' blogs

I am hoping... for spring weather, and the breath of fresh air days of summer, and some honest to goodness carefree time with our family!!!

I am creating...a couple soon-to-be-skirts from old jeans

I am hearing... silly childrens' play

Around the house... lots of little things to be washed, tidied, and put back in the rightful place....laundry in wait

One of my favorite things... going through old family pictures, organizing and setting up albums

A few plans for the rest of the week... babysitting, AWANA, organizing my closet!

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



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