Simple Woman's Daybook ~ Week of March 9, 2009

For Today:

Outside my window: it is a gray day and it looks like we may get more rain, like we did all weekend. Better rain than snow at this time of year!

I am thinking: that I have a lot to do this week... again.

From the learning rooms: I'm learning this week that it's okay to say "No" when a friend asks for a favor, particularly when childcare is involved. I don't have to feel guilty because I don't want to babysit my friend's children every time they ask. Just because I don't have any, doesn't mean I want to look after everyone else's. I won't always say "No", but after last week's prep for the triple baby shower, and this week catching up on everything, I just don't feel I have the energy (or desire) to look after 3 kids for an afternoon.

I am thankful for: the smashing success of the triple baby shower Saturday night. Everything fell into place with barely a hitch and everyone seemed to have a great time, especially the expecting couples. It was a sheer joy to be able to bless these very special young couples and their soon-to-be new additions!

From the kitchen: there is a great need for a good clean! The dishwasher needs unloading, and the counters need to be decluttered and have a good cleansing scrub. I've neglected it a little this week with the busyness but I'll get down to making it spiffy clean today... or tomorrow

I am wearing: a white long sleeve t-shirt and maroon fleece sweat pants and my pink bootie slippers. I need to grab a sweater because I'm a little chilled but will do that when I finish posting. And Denise... I do think about what I'm wearing before I leave my bedroom on Mondays now... just to make sure I'm not always in the same thing

I am reading: my Bible (in Numbers still); I'm still reading Behind the Stories, and also reading my new book club selection, This Side of Heaven, by Karen Kingsbury.

I am hoping: to discipline myself better this week and find balance between the things I need to accomplish, housework and the things I want to get done.

I am creating: I have only 4 rows left of the first baby blanket and then I need to decide if I want to make clothes or another blanket for baby # 2 - I have until the end of April for that one so I should have time to complete something! Most likely a blanket because I find it easier and I already have the yarn

I am hearing: silence... and it is golden!

Around the house: is a HUGE pile of laundry again this morning and a little bit of tidying up from the weekend whirl around here.

One of my favorite things: was the hoopla and excitement from my friends on Saturday night at the baby shower as they ate the "Crack Brownies". I had to giggle because they were all eating like 3-4 brownies, completely unaware that each brownie is like a zillion calories with the butter, choc chips, caramels and evaporated milk. Better they eat them than me! Was that too evil an answer? I'm just glad they enjoyed them!

A few plans for the rest of the week: housework, reading book club book, preparing bible study, helping a friend with her son's "Amazing Race" birthday party, knitting.

Here is a picture thought to share with you:

The Cookies and "Crack Brownies" I made
for the Baby Shower last Saturday

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