The Simple Woman's Daybook

THE SIMPLE WOMAN’S DAYBOOK
FOR TODAY

JANUARY 19, 2009

Outside My Window...it is dark and about 35 degrees. Snow still covers most of ground.

I am thinking...that Cayla is going to grow up and own a pet store. She went to town with Lolanda today and came home with 5 more fish. For a list of ALLLLLLL her pets, click here to read her most recent post.

From the learning rooms…I am excited to say we are back at it….and it feels great. I have done some one-on-one with Matthew these last few days and our time together has been wonderful. Lucas is finishing up a couple of his books and moving on to new ones. That is always fun and exciting. Cayla stays busy from sun up to sun down. Between taking care of her pets and completing school, her days are pretty filled. Justin is working toward deadlines and is succeeding. He will finish high school this year. YIPPEE!!! Even Katie is progressing through her workbooks. She loves letters and does a fine job of cutting and gluing.

I am thankful for…the women in my oldest daughter’s life. Cayla has been blessed with several Godly women who love her and delight in spending time with her. Every third Thursday she goes to a friend’s house in Packwood. They make crafts, play games, eat snacks and just enjoy each other’s company. This past Sunday she went home with our friend, Barbara. They spent the afternoon taking a walk, playing Scrabble and watching Hogan’s Heroes. Then today, she went to the “big city” with my good friend, Lolanda. They drove to Seattle…doing a little of this and a little of that. Thank you, Father, for providing excellent role models for my precious daughter.

From the kitchen...breakfast consisted of a most excellent Oatmeal Cake served with cold milk, lunch was a smorgasbord of leftovers, and dinner was an elk roast served with noodles. Right now, the kitchen is closed for the day…the dishes are done and the lights are out.

I am wearing...gray sweatpants and a navy blue sweatshirt. Comfy, warm, and non-confining.

I am creating...nothing. Not a single thing. I am a boring person when it comes to creativity.

I am going...to stop and take my nightly dose of pills before I forget. I’ll be right back. Okay, they’re down. Want a list of what I take??? One prenatal vitamin (for obvious reasons), two vitamin C’s (to prevent sickness and for other personal reasons), one Omega 3 Fish Oil (to stop my hair from falling out…it works), three Calcium Magnesium Zinc with Vitamin D (to help with the everyday aches and pains of pregnancy) and I usually take one Spirolina, but I am fresh out.

I am reading...Can We Talk by Priscilla Shirer (YEA…it finally arrived in the mail today) and A Woman God Can Use by Alice Mathews. Does my book list look a bit familiar, CDJ?

I am hoping...that my friend Jodie has her baby soon. She is due tomorrow and is ready. I wonder if this baby is a boy or girl. I'm voting for BOY!!!

I am hearing...the hum of my computer and the clickety-clack of the dryer. Hubby and all children, but one, are tucked in bed. At this very moment my house is amazingly quiet. Tim wanted me to join him in bed soon, but I might just have to sit here and enjoy the peace and quiet. WOW~this is nice.

Around the house...bodies are slumbering…getting rested for a new day.

One of my favorite things...a clean, organized desk.

A Few Plans for The Rest of The Week…dentist appointment for two kids, trip to Seattle, lunch with a friend, date with Tim, and school.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Our Three Beautiful Daughters
Cannon Beach, OR

January 2009

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