Simple Woman's Daybook

Simple Woman's Daybook

For Today...4-5-11

Outside my window...The sun is shining, the sky is blue, looking forward to spring coming and staying!

I am thankful for...birds singing. It always lifts my spirits.

From the learning rooms (this week)...for Sophia: ordinal numbers; for Will: beginning MathUSee primer and Little Angels Reader A. Real School for a big boy.

From the kitchen...re-learning how to make healthier, whole grain pancakes, that my kids will want to eat.

I am wearing...nothing special, but I have my shoes on!

I am creating...my summer schedule - in progress.

I am reading...Inkspell by Cornelia Funke and an abridge version of Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott.

I am hoping...for a good school day.

I am hearing...the kids listening to the end of The Magician's Nephew audio story.

Around the house...I'm babyproofing as we have a crawling almost 8 month old!

One of my favorite things...is a good cup of coffee (repeat - I know:)

Here is a picture I am sharing...

My Alma Mater, Wichita State University, won the NIT Championship last week. Here is my tribute to the Shockers! Some of my best memories from my childhood include watching the Shockers play with my Dad!

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Started this last Tuesday, tried to continue on Wednesday,

finishing up... For Today 3-5-2011

Outside my window...it's growing dark. It was a pretty sunny yet cool day. We are all looking forward to spring weather. Mind you, not the mud, but definitely the warm weather.

I am thankful for...Sophia's independent reading really beginning to take off. Nicholas figuring out the potty!

From the learning rooms (this week)...adding new sounds: silent consonants. If they are silent, are they really "added"? No matter - they are sure helpful to know!

From the kitchen...a day of left-overs and a lunch of Book-It pizza with the above emergent reader:).

I am wearing...jammies.


I am creating...a little girl's room - in my head.

I am reading...Inkheart by Cornelia Funke. Am also studying The New Age Counterfeit in our church bookclub.

I am hoping...spring portraits.

I am hearing...the aquarium filter, the furnace kicking on and off, and a nursing baby.

Around the house...I'm prepping for Ash Wed. and 6 weeks of Lent. I actually have lenten "decorations."

One of my favorite things...watching a movie with my husband.

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For Today Feb. 22, 2011

Outside my window...the sun is shining, but it is still cold. I literally just pushed a couple of my kids outside to burn off some energy. They didn't stay out too long.
I am thinking...about my summer schedule, which seems to be filling up QUICKLY!
I am thankful for...StoryTime at the Library.

From the learning rooms...adding a new sound: soft g in ge, gi, gy. Wow - how a few sounds can really expand your ability to decode words.
From the kitchen...I'm planning turkey-mac skillet.
I am wearing...a long sleeve Tshirt and jeans.
I am creating...an independent reader.
I am reading...Inkheart by Cornelia Funke. Am also studying The New Age Counterfeit in our church bookclub.
I am hoping...for success in losing some weight in the next couple of months.
I am hearing...bored kids.
Around the house...Sophia and I are planning the decor in her "new" room.
One of my favorite things...is coffee with whipped cream.
A few plans for the rest of the week: Pampered Chef party on Thursday.
Here is picture for thought I am sharing...my volcano cake & the 5 year old!

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FOR TODAY Tues., Feb. 15, 2011

Outside my window...the sun is shining, the snow is melting, birds are singing. My screens are actually open it is so warm and beautiful.

I am thinking...of a troubled friend who needs some prayers right now.

I am thankful for...the beautiful day. A respite in winter.

From the learning rooms...adding a new sound: soft c in ce, ci, cy. Wow - how a few sounds can really expand your ability to decode.

From the kitchen...I'm planning pork stir-fry tonight.

I am wearing...Tshirt and jeans.

I am creating...a potty-trained 3 year old - hopefully!

I am going...to the Doc. office in 30 minutes with a sick almost 5 year old. Fever now for three days and a cough. Pretty miserable kiddo.

I am reading...Inkheart by Cornelia Funke. Also started the Abolition of Man by CS Lewis

I am hoping...for good weather this weekend for a fun birthday party for above almost 5 year old.

I am hearing...birds singing outside.

Around the house...I really need to get some cobwebs cleaned up. WOW! Plus sort LOTS of papers to file or trash.

One of my favorite things...is coffee with whipped cream.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Fire Station Tour/Birthday Party. Bake and frost a volcano cake on Thursday!

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...my little 6 month old:

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Outside my window...it's dark. Kids are in bed, quiet.

I am thinking...about my 6 year old's constant tummy-aches. What can I do to comfort her?

I am thankful for...the Republican winning in MA. Maybe we'll be saved from universal coverage now.

From the learning room...lots of addition facts drills and sight word games this week.

From the kitchen...finally feeling better again so I made fish for dinner, even had brownies for dessert, and the table was even set with care.

I am wearing...pink jammies and my winter flannel, need to be in bed shirt.

I am creating...since I'm not omnipotent, nothing. I'm helping God grow a new little person inside me right now (almost 12 weeks along now).

I am going...go to bed soon.

I am reading...sadly, The Woman's Day magazine. I need a good book!

I am hoping...for good news at DH's job soon.

I am hearing...a sleeping 2 year old and the gurgling of the fish tank.

Around the house...I've made a to-do list of jobs I've been shirking recently. With no nausea comes productivity.

One of my favorite things...my three year old's prayer tonight: Thank you Jesus for making me and Daddy friends.

A few plans for the rest of the week: walking at the Rec Center, coffee out on Saturday morning.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...
Kids want to be like their parents. Here Sophia is carrying a doll in a sling, just like Mommy.