Simple Woman's Daybook ~ Week of June 29, 2009

For Today:

Outside my window: dark clouds are rolling in and it looks like it could downpour at any minute.

I am thinking: that I know why God closed the door to "Mommyhood" for me... it is WAY too stressful! I am already grumpy after just one morning with a 2 yr old and the furry nephew. No patience for this I think :-(

From the learning rooms: That God is my sufficiency and He will be the only way for me to remain sane this week.

I am thankful for: my hubby who is always there to rescue me when I get like this! He already has a "sanity plan" for me when he gets home from work!

From the kitchen: I'm going to start dinner prep now while Little Miss "H" sleeps (if the dog doesn't drive me crazy).

I am wearing: green sweats and pink t-shirt.

I am reading: my Bible and Take One, the first book in the newest series "Above the Line" by Karen Kingsbury, although I haven't gotten very far yet still. I'll also reading the books on writing that I purchased last week.

I am hoping: to spend some quiet time with God while Hill sleeps so I won't be "Mean Auntie Sue" the entire time she is here.

I need: patience, a touch of God's peace and probably a "time out" for being cranky.

I am creating: quesadillas for dinner tonight.

I am hearing: silence and LOVING IT. I am NOT hearing the whiny, yet sweet, little voice of my 2 yr old god-daughter. The whiny tone to her sweet little voice is beginning to grate already and we're only on day 1.

Around the house: are signs of Pepper, my furry nephew and Little Miss "H"... toys (both human and canine), blankies, sippie cups, diapers,... you name it... it's ALL OVER my house right now!

One of my favorite things: saying good-bye to the chaos and going back to the quiet existence of me and hubby~ is that rude of me to say?

A few plans for the rest of the week: picking up my sister at the airport and saying good-bye to Pepper, finishing my assignment and reading the new books to help me in that, keeping my sanity as I care for Little Miss "H".

Here is a picture thought to share with you:

The wonder of a first bubble bath.

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Simple Woman's Daybook ~ Week of June 22, 2009

For Today:

Outside my window: the sun is shining and the temperature is in the mid 70's although it feels in the mid-80's. A perfect summer day!

I am thinking: it is nice having a little puppy sleeping soundly on the sofa beside me. I'm puppy-sitting for one of my sisters this week. I'm also thinking that later I'll need to take Pepper for a walk to the top of the street and pick up my dry cleaning!

From the learning rooms: I came home from the bookstore today with 4 new books on writing: The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Novelists; Writer's Guide to Character Traits' The Longman Guide to Fiction Writing for Beginners; and The Everything Guide to Writing A Novel. (No pressure for me now!) Best thing was that the bookstore had a sale: Buy 3, get one free!

I am thankful for: my Dad. I didn't get to see him on Father's Day but celebrated him last Tuesday when they were here for the night.

From the kitchen: Pepper's crate is still up from my trip to the bookstore. All else is quiet in there right now although I will need to grab a drink of something soon.

I am wearing: pink t-shirt, steely and grey shorts.

I am reading: my Bible (Ecclesiastes still) and Take One, the first book in the newest series "Above the Line" by Karen Kingsbury, although I haven't gotten very far yet. I'll also start reading the books mentioned above in hopes it will help me with my assignments in this section of my writing course.

I am hoping: that I will like my new mentor better - so far not off to a great start... I find his approach very abrupt and harsh... not sure if I can take THAT much honesty. He's almost the polar opposite of my last mentor. :-(

I am creating: nothing much these days... other than the beginning rumblings of a story idea in my head.

I am hearing: as aways, the traffic on the street behind me, even with the windows shut and air conditioner on.

Around the house: are signs of Pepper, my furry nephew. His cushy little bed sits on the living room floor alongside his disgustingly soggy toys: Ducky and Bone. The kitchen houses his food/water bowl and right now his pen for when we go out. At the front door lay his harness and leash for the numerous outings we go on around the block or just the front lawn to pee.

One of my favorite things: having Pepper come and snuggle beside me on the sofa, laying his little head on my lap. Dogs are SO different from cats... they actually really like you and want to be with you! Who knew?

A few plans for the rest of the week: spending time with Pepper (enjoying every minute), working on my assignment and reading the new books to help me in that, BBQ with our small group on the weekend, prepare for house guests (BFF and family) next Sunday for the following week.

Here is a picture thought to share with you:

Hubby with Little Miss "H" reading bedtime stories
at her first sleepover at our house.

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Simple Woman's Daybook ~ Week of June 15, 2009

For Today:

Outside my window: there is clear blue sky as the temperature slowly begins to rise creating a perfect late Spring day.

I am thinking: that a "quick" catch up in the mornings emails, blogs, etc is not quick at all. I really need to get a move on things.

From the learning rooms: I am learning that I need to be ready for Jesus' return and I need to make sure friends, family and even strangers are ready too. (related to this blog post)

I am thankful for: my precious hubby and the gift of his love and our happy marriage.

From the kitchen: The kettle has boiled and is awaiting me to get off the sofa and make my tea. Need... caffeine!

I am wearing: white v-neck t-shirt, navy blue sweat-material skort, green hoodie and blue slippers.

I am reading: my Bible (Ecclesiastes still) and Take One, the first book in the newest series "Above the Line" by Karen Kingsbury.

I am hoping: to get a lot accomplished today without getting too distracted (although that is so difficult to do for me it seems)

I am creating: a character biography for my writing assignment.

I am hearing: the hum of my laptop fan, the ticking of my too-long nails on the keyboard and the sound of traffic in the street behind me

Around the house: is a little bit of clutter that needs picking up, while a French Door waits to be painted

One of my favorite things: watching the face of the groom when his bride enters the church aisle that first moment.

A few plans for the rest of the week: my next assignment; housework in preparation for assorted houseguests coming and going this week, laundry, start my 10 day dog-sitting stint of my "nephew" Pepper on Thursday, babysitting Little Miss "H" for my BFF.

Here is a picture thought to share with you:

I love the sheer look of joy on the groom's face
(from the wedding we attended last Saturday)

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Simple Woman's Daybook ~ Week of June 8, 2009

For Today:

Outside my window: it is cool and the sun is peeking out for awhile before the scheduled rain.

I am thinking: that with my gargantuan mound of laundry awaiting me downstairs I really don't have time to take hubby's car in for the 11:30 a.m. appointment he booked this morning while I was sleeping

From the learning rooms: I am learning to "enjoy what I have rather than desiring what I don't have" from my reading in Ecclesiastes 6.

I am thankful for: air travel safety as we traveled home from Texas.

From the kitchen: Not much happening over there... just some tea to wake me up. Hubby is out for dinner tonight so not sure what I'll have - probably just some leftover lasagna in the freezer.

I am wearing: pink v-neck t-shirt, blue sweats and pink slippers.

I am reading: my Bible (Ecclesiastes still) and Reconstructing Natalie by Laura Jensen Walker.

I am hoping: to find a "Sorry for the Loss of Your Pet" card within walking distance when I drop hubby's car off, to send to friends whose little cat, Noah, died over the weekend.

I am creating: a huge mess in my family room with pile after pile of dirty laundry to be done.

I am hearing: the slight roar of trucks on the street behind me as they head through the intersection and the "tick-tock" of the kitchen clock.

Around the house: are signs that we've been away - huge piles of junk mail and papers on the dining room table, little piles of things out of the suitcase that haven't quite found a home yet (mostly piled on my bedroom dresser), mounds of laundry awaiting their turn in the washing machine.

One of my favorite things: feeling that suck-you-back-in-your-seat rush as the plane picks up speed on the runway for takeoff.... Ooooh I love that! It's like an amusement park ride. "I feel the need... the need for speed!"

A few plans for the rest of the week: my next assignment; getting things back in order here with housework, laundry, etc; painting that new French Door; finding a wedding gift and attending the wedding of a young couple in our small group.

Here is a picture thought to share with you:

Sunset over San Antonio from our hotel balcony

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Simple Woman's Daybook ~ Week of June 1, 2009

For Today:

Outside my window: are the gently rolling hills of the Texas countryside and I-35 traffic between Austin and San Antonio.

I am thinking: that I may just have burned my chin today by the pool. I forgot to take my hat down but probably burnt my chin before I remembered and went back up to the room to get it.

From the learning rooms: I am learning to be grateful for God's many blessings in my life, like being able to travel with my hubby and stay in lovely hotels.

I am thankful for: the opportunity to travel and visit my online buddy, Denise this weekend!

From the kitchen: there is hotel staff running about preparing for the dinnertime crowd, although for us, hubby is either bringing back Texas BBQ from his favorite place, or we're going out with his clients.

I am wearing: white v-neck t-shirt, brown shorts and bare feet... and sunscreen of course ;-)

I am reading: my Bible (Ecclesiastes still) and Covenant Child by Terri Blackstock

I am hoping: to get over to the outlet mall tomorrow for a few hours before I come back to sit by the pool again... or may do it in reverse... not sure yet!

I am creating: memories of my time here in Texas with friends and hubby.

I am hearing: the slightest hint of the traffic on the I-35 out the hotel window

Around the hotel: are kids from all over Texas in town for a band competition... the hotel has been CRAZY since we arrived but I'm hoping they're gone soon - a hotel full of teenagers is chaos!

One of my favorite things: spending time with Denise, Jason and Kristen at their beautiful home... sitting out on their balcony or patio just catching up!

A few plans for the rest of the week: the outlet mall, reading by the pool, working out in the little gym, maybe get a massage in the hotel spa, wander around San Antonio Friday and may stay our last night in downtown Austin.
Here is a picture thought to share with you:

Denise, Kiki and Me at Chuy's Mexican Restaurant
after church on Sunday

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