Simple Woman's Daybook ~ Week of November 16, 2009

FOR TODAY... from Sue's Daybook


Outside my window... the trees are bare and the sky is gray.


I am thinking... how much I am going to miss my hubby while he's away this week on his next business trip.

I am thankful for... my hubby's job, but wish it wasn't so taxing on him.


I am wearing... brown cotton pants, pink long-sleeved cotton shirt and white cardigan



I am remembering... to pace myself this week between work, housework and rest.

I am going... to try and book tickets to a "dinner" theater matinee for this Sat with my sis, niece, nephew and me.

I am reading... My Bible, Crazy Love by Francis Chan for study, and Simply Christmas (a compilation of 4 short stories) for pleasure.

I am hearing... nothing but the hum of my laptop.

I am hoping... hubby doesn't get sick from all this airline travel and crazy business schedule.

I need... to call DELL and complain about this laptop for the umpeenth time.  It has been nothing but problems since I got it last Christmas!

On my mind... not too much ~ I'm too tired to think.

From the learning rooms... God is my portion and my inheritance!


Noticing that... the house somehow looks warmer and more magical with Christmas lights.

Pondering these words... God is good!

From the kitchen... my tea awaits me.


I am creating... baby gifts for the triplets... started the last one... hopefully should get it done in time... a month to go!

Around the house... it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

One of my favorite things... snuggling with my hubby ~ gonna miss him this week!


A few plans for the rest of the week... work, reality tv, small group, visiting Krissy in the hospital, hopefully going to the Christmas dinner theater Sat afternoon (gotta call now!), hug hubby when he gets home Saturday!!!

From my picture journal... Christmas has come to my house...

The living room and dining room all decked out for the Holidays

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

FOR TODAY... from Sue's Daybook


Outside my window... it is a beautiful Fall day with sun shining and temperatures expected to be unseasonably warm.


I am thinking... that I don't really enjoy working outside the house.

I am thankful for... my sweet hubby who works so hard that I don't HAVE to work outside the house full-time.

 
I am wearing... brown cords, pink t-shirt and brown cardigan.


I am remembering... not much of anything today.

I am going... off to work soon.


I am reading... My Bible, Crazy Love by Francis Chan for study, and A Time to Gather by Sally John for pleasure.

I am hearing... Rush of Fools on my XM radio player online.

I am hoping... hubby's plane isn't late coming in on Tuesday night as it's already scheduled for 11:59pm (and I'm picking him up at the airport)

I need... to finish getting ready for work soon.

On my mind... too many things to pinpoint down to just one.

From the learning rooms... God is teaching me how BIG He is and how small and insignificant I am in the grand scheme of the universe... YET... He loves me and sent His Son to die for me!  That's some Crazy Love!


Noticing that... time flies way too fast and working 10-2 almost every day really messes up your days.

Pondering these words... Holy, holy, holy is the Lord, God Almighty.

From the kitchen... the dishwasher is now empty and the kitchen is tidied up before I head out the door


I am creating... baby gifts for the triplets... just sewing up the 2nd one for Baby Girl.  One more to go and only 6 weeks to finish (hopefully).

Around the house... it smells of paint as I was busy last week painting the dining room table legs and this weekend a little accent table.

One of my favorite things... spending time with my BFF and her 2 yr old daughter (my god-daughter), Little Miss "H".

A few plans for the rest of the week... work, watching DWTS tonight with my neighbor, picking up hubby at the airport, lunch with my 3 sisters (my sis from NC is up!!), hosting dinner with my sis & bro-in-law from NC, small group pot-luck, ladies group and repacking hubby up for the next business trip.

From my picture journal... my latest paint project...

an accent table in the living room,

changed from "Soldier Blue" to "Coal Black"

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Simple Woman's Daybook ~ Week of Nov 2, 2009

For Today:

Outside my window: it's starting to get dark and the sky is gray... daylight savings time is history for another year.

I am thinking: and wondering if it's too early to start pulling out the Christmas decorations now that Halloween is over?

From the learning rooms: I am an heiress to the King of Kings.  I am a Levite, set apart for God.  He has not forgotten me but has said that He is my portion.  He is all I need!

I am thankful for: all of God's amazing blessings, spiritually, physically, materially and on and on and on...

From the kitchen: I'll need to go start supper soon.  It's Manwich night tonight.

I am wearing: jeans, pink-t-shirt and green hoodie

I am reading: my Bible and Francis Chan's book, "Crazy Love".

I am hoping: the week goes slowly because I don't have to work until Friday.

I need: to exercise.

I am creating: make that "I WAS creating"...very special baby items for 3 very special babies on the way. I'm almost done the second! (was knitting like a fiend... but still have to take a break until my back is feeling stronger and then I have to pace myself better)  I'm getting a little anxious as time flies by but my back is starting to feel better so I think if I pace myself I can get back to knitting!

I am hearing: the dull roar of traffic on the street outside - ahhh rush hour in the big city!

Around the house: The living/dining rooms are coming together beautifully as we just found a buffet/hutch to get my china and crystal in their own "home".  No more boxes!  Also found a great coffee table for the living room!

One of my favorite things: Seeing the adorable little ones trick or treating on Halloween in their sweet little costumes.  Not a big fan though of the bigger kids, especially when they are dressed in evil costumes.

A few plans for the rest of the week:reality t.v., chiropractor, some  housework and laundry, work on my final assignment, and ladies' group.  Oooh... and work on Friday.

Here is a picture thought to share with you:

My sister's dog modeling one of his Halloween costumes... 
and rather embarrassed by the whole charade!

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Simple Woman's Daybook ~ Week of October 19, 2009

For Today:

Outside my window: the sun is beginning it's descent over the horizon and the fall leaves are blowing around the backyard

I am thinking: that I got a lot done today - breakfast with a girlfriend, gardening, shopping... wonder who will make dinner?

From the learning rooms: it is vitally important to my well-being, (emotionally & spiritually), my marriage and my other relationships to spend time with God daily in order to keep the Holy Spirit from being quenched and my "natural woman" in check.

I am thankful for: 15 amazing years, married to the love of my life!

From the kitchen: the groceries are put away and all is quiet... for about another hour.

I am wearing: jeans, white-t-shirt & green hoodie

I am reading: my Bible, my new bible study "Me, Myself and Lies", and The Nannie Diaries.

I am hoping: the chiropractor can fix what's ailing my back once and for all!

I need: take better care of my back and once it is feeling better, exercise daily!

I am creating: make that "I WAS creating"...very special baby items for 3 very special babies on the way. I'm almost done the second! (was knitting like a fiend... but still have to take a break until my back is feeling stronger and then I have to pace myself better)  I'm getting a little anxious as time flies by & my back is still not co-operating.

I am hearing: silence and it is lovely!

Around the house: More clutter on the dining room table than I would like but it will have to wait until dinnertime... or until I get off this chair.

One of my favorite things: On our anniversary, reminiscing with my hubby about our wedding day and discussing where we need to improve our marriage and affirming what's working well.

A few plans for the rest of the week: reality t.v., chiropractor, planting more bulbs in the garden,  maybe some  housework or laundry, work on my assignment, and ladies' group.

Here is a picture thought to share with you:

Remembering a Beautiful New Beginning!

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Simple Woman's Daybook ~ Week of October 5, 2009

For Today:

Outside my window: the moon is full and all is quiet

I am thinking: I should be wearing a t-shirt because my long sleeve tee is rather warm tonight

From the learning rooms: that I need to pray when I get those "feelings" that something is going to happen ~ I "felt" that either me or hubby were going to get in a car accident today... and hubby did on the way home from work

I am thankful for: the minimal damage done to the car and most importantly - hubby wasn't hurt!

From the kitchen: homemade "crock pot" beef stew was dinner - fortunately I had made that yesterday before I realized that the bottom element in my stove was broken

I am wearing: red sweats and white long sleeve t-shirt

I am reading: my Bible, my new bible study "Me, Myself and Lies", and The Beach House by Sally John.

I am hoping: the repairs to the car won't be too much money... and that hubby will be able to get a complimentary rental car when he takes the car in

I need: take better care of my back and start doing more core exercises!

I am creating: very special baby items for 3 very special babies on the way. I'm almost done the second! (was knitting like a fiend... but have to take a break until my back is feeling stronger and then I have to pace myself better)

I am hearing: footsteps in our bedroom above me - hubby is getting ready for bed

Around the house: My nephew has moved back in with us for an extended stay until he figures out where he wants to live after his roommate moved out and left him lease-less.

One of my favorite things: spending time with my niblings - I'm going tomorrow to visit my pregnant niece while she's on bedrest - less than 10 weeks and the triplets could be here!

A few plans for the rest of the week: reality t.v., chiropractor, visiting one niece and dinner with another, maybe some  housework or laundry, work on my assignment, and ladies' group.

Here is a picture thought to share with you:

Loving the New Wheels!

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Simple Woman's Daybook ~ Week of September 28, 2009

For Today:

Outside my window: I hear the tap tap tapping of raindrops on my window while the fall leaves wave and dance.

I am thinking: Sometimes I love a rainy day, especially in the Fall when I'm all nestled at home with nowhere to go.

From the learning rooms: I have much to learn about loving as Jesus loves... MUCH TO LEARN!

I am thankful for: the provision of my new vehicle that we will take possession of later this week.  I'm also thankful for God's direction.

From the kitchen: dinner is thawing in the sink.  Tonight's menu is roast beef w/ roasted potatoes and carrots.

I am wearing: green sweats and white v-neck t-shirt

I am reading: my Bible, my new bible study "Me, Myself and Lies", and The Beach House by Sally John.

I am hoping: my back hangs in there until I can get to the chiropractor ~ my neck is stiff.

I need: to get cracking on my next assignment due this week. Only 3 more to go!

I am creating: very special baby items for 3 very special babies on the way. I'm almost done the second! (been knitting like a fiend... but have to take a break until the chiro fixes me up again!)

I am hearing: the gentle whir of my computer.  The rain has stopped briefly so it's silent.

Around the house: As the seasons change outside, we've done a little changing inside and rearranged the living room. 

One of my favorite things: watching the leaves on the trees turn brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow.

A few plans for the rest of the week: reality t.v., small group, picking up the SUV from the dealer,  housework, work on my assignment, and ladies' group.

Here is a picture thought to share with you:

Fall Changes to the Living Room

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Simple Woman's Daybook ~ Week of September 21, 2009

For Today:

Outside my window: leaves are beginning to fall from the trees in my backyard as Fall makes it's presence known, despite the warmer than average temperature.

I am thinking: it's a drag that the painter showed up to paint the front door just as I was drawing myself a bath this morning. Don't feel comfortable hopping in while a stranger is in my house.

From the learning rooms: plotting a novel is hard, hard work. My hat's off to writers everywhere! In the words of Wayne & Garth (Wayne's World) - I'm not worthy... I'm not worthy!

I am thankful for: God's direction as hubby and I wrestle with the decision of investing in a new car.

From the kitchen: the kettle has boiled and it's time to make my favorite morning tea, breakfast has been eaten and chicken is thawing for dinner tonight.

I am wearing: blue "Bear Butt" shorts, white t-shirt and green hoodie.

I am reading: my Bible, my new bible study "Me, Myself and Lies", and The Beach House by Sally John.

I am hoping: for clarity as we decide in the next day or so over the SUV or sedan.

I need: to get cracking on my next assignment again. Only 3 more to go!

I am creating: very special baby items for 3 very special babies on the way. I'm almost done the second! (been knitting like a fiend!)

I am hearing: Steven Curtis Chapman on my stereo and the swoosh, swoosh of the painter's brush at my front door.

Around the house: two more loads of laundry waiting in the laundry room, the floors still need a good sweep but the bathrooms are done... well 2 of 3 so far. First week back to health and trying to finish my last (and late) assignment has put housework a little behind.

One of my favorite things: good reality t.v. like Survivor, Amazing Race and DWTS - yay Fall!

A few plans for the rest of the week: first small group of the season, buying a car, lunch with my niece, ladies' group kick off, housework, work on my assignment, and knit.

Here is a picture thought to share with you:

Welcome Fall!

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