The Simple Woman's Daybook 4

September 22, 2009

Outside my window... a dark, humid night tapping at the glass.

I am thinking... how silly some of the women are on dancing with the stars.

I am thankful for... good friends, good music and good times.

From the kitchen... dishes from dinner yet to be done, the smell of the crockpot chicken we had for dinner, a family well fed.

I am wearing... pink pajama bottoms and tank top.

I am creating... today...wedding decorations and programs for a dear friend.

I am going... to sit and enjoy my glass of tea.

I am reading... my Daughter's homework sheets.

I am hoping... to sleep well tonight.

I am hearing... my Husband practicing on his acoustic guitar...I love the sound of that!

Around the house... sounds of music, sleeping dogs, the end of the day.

One of my favorite things... being able to help my friends with their projects.

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September 14, 2009


Outside my window... the sun is shining, the cicada's are buzzing in the trees...summer has cast her cloak on us for a final farewell before the new season arrives.

I am thinking... how unusual it is being in such a quiet house...I'm the only one here...that hasn't happened in a LONG while!

I am thankful for... the beautiful sunny day.

From the kitchen... the sounds of my coffee maker sighing. It wants to be used for coffee instead of the hot water I run through it constantly for my tea.

I am wearing... jeans and a tshirt a lovely shade of pinky melon.

I am creating... embroideries for my secret angel and another secret swap partner.

I am going... to be very busy the rest of the week!

I am reading... The Time Travelers Wife...very good book. I wanted to read the book before I see the movie, it always helps to give insight to the little things they just aren't able to convey on film.

I am hoping... to get caught up on my laundry. *gasp* *snort* *chuckle* *guffaw*

I am hearing... the whine of the fan in my laptop (still no desktop computer :( ) The low pitched rushing of the refrigerator running. The occasional creak of the door or windows as the sun warms them and they shift in their casings...who said it was quiet around here???

Around the house... my Daughter's things everywhere...on my desk, on the family room floor, on the kitchen table, the dining room table, the stairs... she is like a tornado on steroids!

One of my favorite things... this will sound odd...I have terrible allergies and go through life pretty much not smelling anything. On the rare occasion I have my sense of smell, usually only for 5 minutes or less, I like to run to my children and smell them. The sweet smell of my Daughter and whatever lotion is her preferred for the day. The slightly sweaty, but not unpleasant, smell of a Son who has been out in the sun. The scent of my Son's deodorant mixed with his naturally pleasant body aroma. One of my favorite things, and much missed.

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The Simple Woman's Daybook 1

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FOR TODAY August 31, 2009

Outside my window... The sun is shining. The leaves are rustling. It is in the mid to upper 60's. A beautiful day for reading, resting, dreaming.

I am thinking... about the future of my children. Especially my "adult" children. How they will do this year in college, how they will pay for it, how I wish I could help them with their tuition.

I am thankful for... the love of my family.

From the kitchen... the sounds of silence. I have yet to figure out what I am going to make for dinner!

I am wearing... a long sleved pink t-shirt with my pink comfy, plaid flannel pants.

I am creating... a secret for my secret angel...

I am going... nowhere tonight!

I am reading... my prevention magazine... trying to be more healthy!

I am hoping... my Daughter's temperature won't come back today. It's never easy seeing your children feeling unwell.

I am hearing... the sounds of the Disney Channel. I will miss the sounds of summer, with the children home and making noise. On the other hand, I am also looking forward to the sounds of silence again!

Around the house... I see folded towels that need to be put away and toys strewn about on the floor!

One of my favorite things... the feel of my Daughter's arms wrapped around my neck as she tells me how much she loves me. I cherish these moments, she is growing up so fast and I will miss this the most.

A few plans for the rest of the week... I am taking one of my children in for their driving test...nuff said!