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FOR TODAY November 23, 2015

Outside my window… it’s dark..evening comes fast in the winter!

I am thinking… about so many things, my mind is overwhelmed.  I feel like it just won’t turn off.

I am thankful… for my family…they keep me sane…when they’re not driving me crazy

In the kitchen… we had crockpot chili!  YUM!

I am wondering… if I will EVER be done fighting w/the dealer about fixing my car!!

I am reading… same book as last week…haven’t gotten much reading done this past week.  Boo.

I am hoping… my car will be fixed for my deductible!!!

I am looking forward to… Thanksgiving with my family

I am learning… a lot of interesting things from Bry’s dr.

Around the house… we decorated for Christmas!!  Don’t judge me!  :)

One of my favorite things… sitting in a quiet house w/the Christmas lights on and a fire going <3

What I am listening to...the dog snoring on my lap

A favorite quote for today...

A peek into my week... work tomorrow & Wed, dinner w/the fam on Thurs, a little shopping & gift wrapping fundraising on Fri.  The weekend will be spent relaxing.

 

 

 

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Monday, November 16, 2015. So many things are running through my mind…here we go..

 

Outside my window...

I left at lunch for about 20 mins.  The temperature was amazing!  It was 63 and sunny.  It changed to cloudy and as we enter nightfall, the darkness has come more quickly.

 

I am thinking... 

I am thinking this past weekend was nice.  I loved watching the girls perform a sport they love so much.  I enjoyed not running the kids to practice yesterday and everyone being home, relaxing.  It makes my heart happy.

 

I am thankful...

I am thankful for prayer.  It gives me some relief when I feel so anxious.

 

I am going...

I am going to relax the rest of the evening.  We did yard work when we got home from work, then ran to the store, dropped Bry off at practice and came home to clean up and make dinner.

 

I am wondering...

If I can talk Dennis into picking up Bry from practice..

 

I am reading...

a JD Robb book…the title escapes me at the moment   

 

I am hoping...

I am hoping I can get semi-organized in the next few weeks so I can have a little more me time during the week.

 

I am learning...

I am learning it’s very hard to be still…’The Lord will fight for you: you need only to be still’ Exodus 14:14.  I have been very anxious the last couple weeks and it’s hard to let the Lord fight for me. 

 

In my kitchen...

 Is a mess leftover from dinner.  We had potpies and tv dinners.  After yard work and a quick house clean up, no one had any energy to put into dinner prep.

What I am listening to...

Cadence talk to her BFF on the phone

 

 A favorite quote for today...

A peek into my week...

I have a dr appt in the am.  Cai has tutoring after school on Wed and practice that evening.  Tumbling on Thurs for Cai.  Fri is speech therapy for Cai.  Saturday is the Levis tree lighting and Sunday starts a new week of practices for the girls.

 

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2/3/09

FOR TODAY 2/3/09

This past weekend…Friday, we stayed home & watched Ghost Whisperer & relaxed. Saturday, cleaned, did laundry, went to the store, visited Selena, went out to dinner & went home to watch Sat nite BBC shows. Sunday, went to Aislynne's 3rd b/day party & then to cheer practice.

Outside my window…it's sunny & not terribly chilly

I am thinking…I could use a nap - not sleeping so well w/this cold

I am thankful for…my life

From the learning rooms…Cadence recognizes most letters & can almost completely spell her name

From the kitchen…Chicken sandwiches for dinner tonite

I am creating…a b/day bonanza - ok, just a party

I am going…to try to get a hair cut tonite

I am reading…a Janet Evanovich book

I am hoping…that the zpac works fast

I am hearing…that it will be near 50 on Sat!!!!

Around the house…nothing new is really going on

One of my favorite things…sleep

A few plans for the rest of the week: haircut, b/day present shopping for Cadence, B/day party on Sat, Madison staying the nite

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TSWD 12/22/08

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FOR TODAY 12/22/08

This past weekend…Fri, I dropped Cadence off at Madison's for her 4th b/day party - where Sarah had non-washable MARKERS in the grab bags, which Cadence used to color all overself Sat (paybacks, I can't wait!), but really Cadence had a lot of fun there - who cares if she's STILL blue! Sat, Went to visit Max fka Mohawk. He's just as sweet as he always was! It was great. I love his family! Missed Dj's 5th b/day party, but dropped off his gift. Stopped by Denise's, picked up Cadence's pics, went to Selena's & visited for an hour or so. Sun, went to Church & to Cadence's Christmas party.

Outside my window…it's ridiculously cold - our shower drain is frozen!

I am thinking…how many baths does it take to remove blue marker?

I am thankful for…everything - my family, my friends, my life

From the learning rooms…Cadence is learning the real reason of Christmas

From the kitchen…baking, baking & more baking! Pb cookies, choc chip cookies, BUCKEYES!!!!

I am creating…Cadence's b/day party invitiations

I am going…to try to clean tonite after Cadence's practice

I am reading…book 2 of some books Alan got me hooked on

I am hoping…get the house cleaned tonite

I am hearing…that we'll have a heat wave on Fri - it's supposed to be a high of 38!

Around the house…wrapping paper everywhere - trying to finish wrapping gifts

One of my favorite things…buckeyes!!

A few plans for the rest of the week: wrap gifts, clean, get ready for Christmas!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

What it feels like in Toledo, OH

TSWD 12/15/08

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FOR TODAY 12/15/08

This past weekend…I went to a get-together @ Kari's, Dennis & I took Cadence to the Christmas party at my work, then went Christmas & grocery shopping, went to Church, did laundry & cleaned the house

Outside my window...it's raining & getting ready to turn ugly!

I am thinking…how long til my ears are completely better?!

I am thankful for…God

From the learning rooms…Cadence can almost spell her name

From the kitchen…yummy goolash for dinner tonite

I am creating…a photo collage of family

I am going…to finish House season 1 tonite

I am reading…the crime book for my test at work Wed

I am hoping...to pass the test! :)

I am hearing…the excitement in Cadence's voice for Christmas!

Around the house…Christmas is in the air

One of my favorite things…is to cuddle w/Cadence & watch a movie

A few plans for the rest of the week: work on Cadence's b/day invitations, wrap presents, do some crafts w/Cadence, go to Madison's b/day party on Friday, hopefully visiting our old foster Max

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The Simple Woman's Daybook 12/8/08

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FOR TODAY 12/8/08

This past weekend...we mailed out our Christmas newsletters, made Rice Krispie snowmen, finished the house, watched NCIS, went to the store for MORE baking items, tried the Olive Garden fettucini recipe - it was pretty yummy & tried to make a gingerbread house - we weren't up to code & it collapsed!

Outside my window...it's cloudy & cold

I am thinking...I could have used an extra hour of sleep

I am thankful for...a child that loves to learn

From the learning rooms...Cadence is working on writing & spelling her name - she even helped write her letter to Santa - who cares if her portion was all circles!

From the kitchen...lots and lots of baking! Chocolate chip cookies, pb cookies, Rice Krispie snowmen, PB bars!

I am wearing...clothes - not pajamas and slippers - which is what I'd love to be in right now!

I am creating...a list of crafts for Cadence & I to do in the evenings this week

I am going...to work on Cadence's Christmas list tonite

I am reading...the Crime book for work - test next Wed!

I am hoping...to pass the test! :)

I am hearing...that there are going to be a lot of storms this week

Around the house...we're still finding powdered sugar from the snowmen we made yesterday for Cadence's friends

One of my favorite things...is to sit in the living room in the evenings w/the lights off & the Christmas tree lit up - so pretty!

A few plans for the rest of the week: do some crafts with Cadence, study for my crime test, finish House season 1, work on writing w/Cadence, Christmas shopping this weekend, sleep in!

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The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ December 1st

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FOR TODAY 12/1/2008

Outside my window…is proof winter is here

I am thinking…that a 4 day weekend wasn't long enough

I am thankful for…my life

From the learning rooms…Cadence is learning to write

From the kitchen…yummy cupcakes

I am wearing…work clothes

I am creating…a Christmas wonderland in our livingroom

I am going to…finish Cadence's room TONITE!

I am reading…the same book as last Tuesday - haven't done much reading lately - lots of unpacking!

I am hoping…to be completely & totally unpacked, put away & cleaned up by Wed

I am hearing…that you can make some decent $ selling stuff on Craigslist - looks like less work than ebay

Around the house…there are NO boxes!

One of my favorite things…is looking at the Christmas tree all lit up in a dark room

A few plans for the rest of the week: finishing Cadence's room, putting away laundry, cleaning up the last bit of unpacked items, helping Cadence write a letter to Santa & possibly selling old clothes of Cai's on craigslist for a little Christmas $$

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

The Simple Woman's Day

Found this link through a blog I read occasionally of someone I work with..seems kind of neat..it's supposed to be done on Monday's but that's ok - let's pretend it's Monday - wait, let's not....

 

FOR TODAY 11/25/08

Outside my window...it's very dark and I'm loving it!

I am thinking...I wish it were Wed @ 3:30 pm

I am thankful for...my life - no matter how drama filled or frustrating - I wouldn't change it for the world

From the learning rooms...Cadence is learning "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas" for her pre-school program on 12/30

From the kitchen...there will be leftovers tonite

I am wearing...the clothes that I put on this morning

I am creating...a warm & inviting home for Cadence to enjoy her childhood in, even if it's only until we buy a "real" house next year

I am going...to buy dog food tonite

I am reading...Delusion by Peter Abrahams

I am hoping...for one special thing

I am hearing...keyboard clicking

Around the house...are a "few" boxes

One of my favorite things...is watching Cadence in her extracurricular activites - she's always so happy!

A few plans for the rest of the week:Unpack (whoopee), make Thankgiving dinner w/Dennis, unpack & unpack - should be a great week!

Here is picture thought I am sharing...my dream home during the best time of the year...