Daybook 2/16/11

Outside my window...a sunshiny day, its supposed to be warm too. A big difference since last week!

I am thinking...homeschooling is hard!

I am thankful for...my Bible

From the learning rooms...Math. Attitudes.

From the kitchen...nothing yet

I am wearing...black work out outfit, white socks

I am creating...our March travel plans. It looks to be a busy month

I am going...to be gone a lot in March. Looking forward to it.

I am reading...Black Heels to Tractor Wheels. The Pioneer Woman's book. Loving it.

I am hoping... that I can get the laundry caught up

I am hearing...attitudes

Around the house...laundry!!!

One of my favorite things...sorry, but its my Kindle

A few plans for the rest of the week...lunch with the in-laws one day, Playtime Pizza with the kids Sunday School class on Saturday.

Daybook Feb 2, 2011

Outside my window...a sunny, very cold day. Did I say very cold?

I am thinking...I don't know near enough about 7th grade science to keep up with Sam.

I am thankful for...A warm house and warm bed.

From the learning rooms...catching up on Anna's language lessons. Seems I've been forgetting them!

From the kitchen...Nothing today, but yesterday I made yummy monkey bread from biscuits!

I am wearing...a black knit warm-up outfit, white socks

I am creating...invitations for a widows luncheon

I am going...to have to do a little more discipline than I enjoy today. The kids have gotten a little out of hand. Ok, a lot out of hand

I am reading...The Potluck Club. It's okay, I'm wanting to buy the Pioneer Woman's book.

I am hoping...to also get Sarah Young's Jesus Calling devotional. I got a sample of it on my Kindle and it is GREAT!!

I am hearing...pages turn, and sniffing noses

Around the house...making pinewood derby cars for Saturday

One of my favorite things...seeing the kids smile and relief and happiness flood their faces when they understand what is being taught.

A few plans for the rest of the week...AWANA tonight, homeschool group tomorrow

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A Daybook Jan 12, 2011

Outside my window...A cold, sunny day with a little snow still on the ground.

I am thinking...I don't like to be cold.

I am thankful for...A warm home

From the learning rooms...catching up after snowdays

From the kitchen...homemade chocolate chip cookies

I am wearing...plaid red flannel pj's from Cindy. She says they look like me. She's right.

I am creating...???

I am going...to get hair cuts for the boys today. Finally!

I am reading...Fools Rush In. Just finished The Justice Game. Good book

I am hoping...the weather stays clear for the weekend.

I am hearing...a squeaky desk

Around the house...Not as much clutter as usual

One of my favorite things...my birthday cake candle

A few plans for the rest of the week...I have a retreat to attend this weekend to plan for regional pastor's wives conferneces around the state. Its going to be great!

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A daybook

I don't love doing the daybook as much as I love going back and reading them later. Maybe this will be a goal of mine, to do a daybook each week. Well, we'll see!

Daybook for January 3, 2011

Outside my window... a sunny day and 4 deer in my yard!

I am thinking... of the things that need to be changed in this new year

I am thankful for... a loving family

from the learning rooms...School is back in session. We need a bit of routine!

from the kitchen... not much! maybe chili for supper?

I am wearing... sweatpants, t-shirt, and a cardigan. Socks of course

I am creating... photo albums on facebook. Who knew!

I am going... to fold clothes today

I am reading... The Justice Game

I am hoping... that my kids learn this year

I am hearing...Anna read

Around the house...things are put where they belong, its a nice way to live!

One of my favorite things...painted toenails

A few plans for the rest of the week...Sam's dentist appointment, Hogs whipping up on OSU tomorrow night and the rest of the week is empty!!! Woo-Hoo!!

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Daybook 5/13/10

For today

outside my window...it looks like a cloudy day. I'm hoping the sun will shine this afternoon.

I am thinking...that I need to get this house in order before we leave.

I am thankful for...Nancy's surgery being over and praying that it is a success.

From the learning rooms...Third grade is over!!!

From the kitchen...cinnamon toast and cheese toast for breakfast.

I am wearing...blue capris, red t-shirt and socks. House clothes

I am creating...havoc????

I am going...to Disney World!!!

I am reading...Breach of Trust, its good.

I am praying...that Nancy's surgery was a success.

I am hearing...the movie "Gone Fishin'". Have you seen it? It has Danny Glover and Joe Pesci in it. Not one ugly word, no nudity. And so very funny!!!

Around the house...backpacks are being packed for the trip, clothes are being packed, and curriculum for next year is being decided on. Tomorrow is the homeschool convention.

One of my favorite things...The Kindle case I got for Mother's Day. Love.It.

A few plans for the rest of the week...Homeschool convention tomorrow, Jeremy & Becca's wedding Saturday, church Sunday, leave on Monday!!!

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It's Daybook time!

I know, I skipped a couple of weeks with the daybook. Birthday week was last week, and well the week before? Well, it was the week before birthday week. That is the only excuse I have!

Outside my window...a sunny beautiful day

I am thinking...on James chapters 1-4. He tells it like it is.

I am thankful for...my children

I am wearing...capris!!!!

I am remembering...moving into our first house. (Our new youth minister is moving, thats why I'm thinking of such.)

I am going...

I am currently reading...The Wounded Healer, but I just finished A Promise to Remember, and it was great!

I am hoping...to get something clean today.

On my mind...getting myself straightened out.

Noticing that...my kids are LOUD!!!

Pondering these words...James 1-4

From the kitchen...Strawberries. I don't know where they came from and I don't know what I'm going to do with them. But I love them!

Around the house...School is winding down.

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Daybook April 7, 2010

Outside my window...pollen, pollen everywhere. Everything is covered with a layer of yellow dust. I have to put my Kindle in a zippie bag so it doesn't get covered. I hate to think what we are bringing in from outside on our skin and clothes.

I am thinking...school is almost over, just another month!

I am thankful for...children that learn well.

I am wearing...capris, Red Wolves t-shirt, and socks

I am remembering...this time 9 years ago. Just days before D&D were born and this time 6 years ago, days before Anna was born.

I am going...to buy baseball pants. 3 pair. Really???

I am currently reading...the first book in the Sophie Trace series.

I am hoping...that it rains and washes the pollen away, but not until I've gotten a chance to sit outside for a bit.

On my mind...birthday parties

Noticing that...Samuel is almost as tall as I am.

From the kitchen...nothing so far

Around the house...just the normal things. Laundry, dirty carpets, kids running around, and school.

One of my favorite things...time with friends. I enjoyed yesterday so much, spending so much time with different friends was just what I needed.

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Daybook 3/25/10

Its Thursday night at 9:30 and I'm finally getting around to posting my weekly daybook. I can only blame it on spring break.

Outside my window...darkness, but it was a pretty day today. At times stormy looking, but nice.

I am thinking...about D&D's birthday party. They will be nine in a month. A MONTH!

I am thankful for...my husband. He has done the nicest things for me the last couple of weeks.

I am wearing...jeans and a sweater. I seem to dress better when I do this at night.

I am remembering...my day. Its been a good one.

I am going...to bed soon. But first I must drink a cold can coke and eat a candy bar(and I wonder why I'm the size I am!)

I am currently reading...Deadlock by James Scott Bell. I like it so far!!!

I am hoping...to finish my week strong tomorrow. I just have one more closet to clean out.

On my mind...nothing. Is that good or bad?

I am noticing that...my kids are getting older.

I am pondering these words...Is this band-aid bad? The question really should have been is this bad enough for a band-aid. But, its a pretty good question the way he said it.

From the kitchen...dirty dishes in the sink, clean dishes in the dishwasher. I have no plans on changing that until the morning.

Around the house...winter clothes out, spring and summer clothes in!

One of my favorite things...my new shirt that goes with my long black dress. YAY Stephen!!!

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Daybook 3/16/10

Outside my window...A sunny day

I am thinking...That I never want to model at a fashion show again. I do not have my Mawmaw's genes!

I am thankful for...Friends that I can laugh with.

From the kitchen...Nothing made with milk. We've been without milk since Saturday night, I guess I should go buy some before our bones become brittle.

I am wearing...blue knit capris and a sweatshirt. Its really sad.

I am going...to sit on my back patio today and soak up some sun.

I am reading...I just finished a book last night, and haven't had time to start a new one today. But I will.

I am hoping...that we will be able to take some days off of school for spring break next week.

I am hearing...The Price is Right.

Around the house...Lots of little things to be done.

One of my favorite things...the smell of a birthday cake candle

A few plans for the rest of the week...Lukas's Eagle Scout ceremony tonight, AWANA tomorrow night, Brittany's wedding rehersal and wedding Thursday and Saturday and I hope Winter Jam Friday night!

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Daybook 3/10/10

Outside my window...sunny and warm. I can't wait to go outside.
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I am thinking...that time away from my children does NOT make me a good mother.
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I am thankful for...The sunshine.
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From the learning room/dining room...School as usual
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From the kitchen...homemade pizza for supper
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I am wearing....jeans and a gray long sleeve t-shirt and socks (of course!)
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I am creating...chalkboard plates

Where I am going...to my room to fold clothes
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I am reading...Off the Record. A Christian fiction book, that for a change, I'm enjoying!
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I am hoping...that I can get rid of the clutter in this house.
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I am hearing...the washer and dryer
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Around the house...kids are cleaning their rooms
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One of my favorite things...frozen waffles with butter and syrup
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A few plans for the rest of the week...Contiune to get this house in shape and see Mom, Abby and Henry this weekend!
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I hope your Wednesday is a special one.

Daybook March 2, 2010

Outside my window... a cloudy day but the weather people say its going to get warmer this week.

I am thinking...that when I'm in a bad mood, my childrens moods reflect it.

I am thankful for...my mom and sister.

From the learning rooms...it is a mess in there. I really need to get in there and do some cleaning!

From the kitchen...scrambled eggs for breakfast and stroganoff for supper. Lunch? who knows

I am wearing... you really don't want to know

I am going...to get in a better mood today.

I am reading...Daring Chloe. I don't reccommend it, but like last week, I'm almost finished with it so I will persevere.

I am hoping... Today I'm hoping that the mocha brownies in the Pioneer Woman's cookbook are as good as they look!

I am hearing... pencils being sharpened

Around the house...Stephen is building shelves in the garage!

One of my favorite things...a clean house.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Just cleaning really. Stephen's parents are coming this weekend so I probably need to do a little cleaning for them.

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Daybook for February 22, 2010

Outside my window... a cloudy day but I'm insisting on thinking of it as sunny

I am thinking...that a trip to Piggly Wiggly might be better than a trip to Walmart

I am thankful for...my children. They are treasures from the Lord

From the learning rooms...trying to get SOS science loaded on this computer for the twins. I am so NOT a good techie!

From the kitchen... Betty O's chicken kiev tonight. Can't wait

I am wearing... gray sweatpants and darker gray fleece. At least I match today.

I am going...to price and label spring clothes for duck duck goose this week. I really am.

I am reading... Talk of the Town. I don't really like it, but my Kindle says I'm 64% of the way done. I hat to quit now.

I am hoping... for a spring like day this week. I think we need a picnic at the park.

I am hearing...trash being gathered up and taken outside. I love having boys!

Around the house...not much going on

One of my favorite things...today it is the computer and my access to the outside world.

A few plans for the rest of the week: complete the ministers wives blog, and pack for my weekend trip with Cindy. Can't wait!

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Daybook

It is Monday and I'm actually posting a daybook. I can't believe it is happening. The planets must be aligned just right!

Daybook 2/8/10

Outside my window...rain, gloom, and more rain

I am thinking...it isn't really fair that every other member of my family is experiencing snow and me, the one with 4 kids, isn't

I am thankful for... HEAT

From the kitchen...the smell of a birthday cake candle

I am wearing...a cute black knit jacket and pants with a turquoise shirt underneath. Must say, it brightens my face on this gloomy day.

I am remembering...snow days from days gone by

I am going...to basketball practice tonight. Not for me, the boys

I am reading...The Apothocary's Daughter ON MY KINDLE!!!Love.it.

I am hoping...for snow

I am hearing...the sound of the garbage truck. Thank God for the garbage truck!

Around the house...messes

One of my favorite things...the vacuum cleaner I borrowed

A few plans I have for the week... Valentines day presents need to be bought.

I don't know if I have the correct list for the daybook. So I just took the ones I likes and left the ones I didn't. It's the way I roll!!

Daybook December 14, 2009

Outside my window.....a cloudy day, but I did see the sun shine just a moment ago.

I am thinking.....that God can handle anything.

I am thankful for.....faithful servants, good friends

I am wearing.....sweats and a sweatshirt, and socks of course

I am remembering.....that God knows all

I am going.....Christmas shopping tomorrow!

I am currently reading.....nothing, can you believe it??

I am hoping.....that David's wart freezing goes good today

On my mind.....so many things

Noticing that.....my children are getting bigger

Around the house.....things need to start getting in gear for Christmas week

Pondering these words.....

One of my favorite things.....a cold can Coke

A few plans for the rest of the week.....clean this house

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Daybook 12/7/09

It's been a while but I love this so I will start up again.

Outside my window.....A cloudy, cold wintry day. I love it!

I am thinking.....there is so much to do

I am thankful for.....my four children and the love that they will have for each other as they grow older.

I am wearing.....a cute green sweater, a gray scarf and my new Old Navy jeans, the dreamer style. Love them!

I am remembering.....how babylike Henry smelled the last time I held him, I miss him!

I am going.....to the library

I am currently reading.....Christmas books

I am hoping.....I can think of something for supper

On my mind.....my friend LeeAnn and her family. Her daddy died this morning.

Noticing that.....My house is a cluttered mess.

Pondering these words.....Debra said "I want my kids to have good relationships with each other." That is my desire for my children.

Around the house.....Christmas decorations and lights.

One of my favorite things.....Christmas movies

A few plans for the rest of the week.....some Christmas shopping, house cleaning, and menu planning

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Daybook for April 28, 2009

I know it isn't Monday, but I was busy yesterday. Forgive me for doing this a day late!

Outside my window.....It is a cloudy day with rain in the forecast .But the grass is so green and
beautiful I don't even mind.

I am thinking.....that my children really are the greatest gifts from God

I am thankful for .....my husband, my children, my mom, dad and sister

From the learning room.....I can see the end of the year coming, and it looks glorious!!!

From the kitchen..... Clean counters, messy cabinets

I am wearing.....brown velour pants, green shirt (it looks better than it sounds. Maybe)

I am creating..... a messy house while trying to clean it

I am going.....no where, unless I can find a place for my kids tonight and then I will be at an AI party.

I am reading.....a book that is not keeping my attention. But did I tell you about The Cubicle Next Door? Great book, easy read.

I am hoping.....to get this house cleaned, and de-cluttered

I am hearing.....that my sister doesn't like the fact that I have this blog in addition to ours, I'm sorry Abby

Around the house.....bags of useless items that need to be thrown away (thats what I get for cleaning)

One of my favorite things.....John 21:25 And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. I love that verse!

A few plans for the rest of the week.....boys dentist appt, homeschool co-op, ballgames!

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Daybook April 13, 2009

Outside my window..... Cloudy skies, wet grass, kids playing

I am thinking..... About Rachel and her new baby Mary Elizabeth

I am thankful for..... vacuum cleaners, brooms, and dishwashers

From the learning room..... tension, stress. Standardized test is tomorrow

From the kitchen..... A new place for my cookbooks, and clean counters (for now anyway)

I am wearing.....sweatshirt and pants

I am creating.....a more serene environment in my house

I am going.....nowhere now, ballgames have been rained out!

I am reading..... Bright Captivity by Eugenia Price

I am hoping.....that Samuel does well on the test

I am hearing..... the washer and dryer running

Around the house..... Easter grass!!!

One of my favorite things..... clear nailpolish

A few plans for the rest of the week..... decide what to get Anna for her birthday, and ballgames!!

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Daybook April 6, 2009

Daybook

Outside my window.....the sun is shining, and the wind is blowing

I am thinking.....that I love the idea of the daybook

I am thankful for.....my husband and his ability to get a tick off of Anna's leg

From the learning room.....Cramming for Samuel's test next week

From the kitchen..... chili. I can't believe I have made chili in April, I'll also have to cover my plants tonight.

I am wearing.....jeans and a sweatshirt, and makeup (I'm doing this later than normal!)

I am going..... to baseball scrimmage games tonight. One for Samuel and one for Anna

I am reading.....a book I'm not real crazy about

I am hoping..... that we don't freeze at the ball field tonight

I am hearing.....my kids talking to each other, it sounds sweet

Around the house.....not much going on, its picked up

One of my favorite things.....the Easter napkins I just found!

A few plans for the rest of the week..... a trip to Little Rock to find Easter clothes for D & D

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Outside my window..... a squirrel is running on my neighbors rooftop, the kids are riding their bikes and it is partly sunny.

I am thinking.... I have loads of laundry to do, my living room is so cluttered with kids stuff and I need to get the kids inside so we can have school

I am thankful for... family, electricity, librarys, clothes that match

From the learning room... nothing yet, but Samuel will hand in his first library research paper and start preparing for his big test in two weeks.

From the kitchen... Toast!

I am wearing...brown pants and brown AR shirt with pink letters. My uniform.

I am creating... a mess, it seems. I can't quite get everything cleaned up around here.

I am going... to the library and to baseball practice. No Walmart for me today! Yipee!

I am reading...nothing, hence the trip to the library (that and all of our books are overdue)

I am hoping...for a sunny day, that I will get the house picked up and get to sit outside this afternoon for a little bit.

I am hearing...cartoons on the tv

Around the house... enough said

One of my favorite things... my new area rug that a friend gave me BRAND NEW!!! Love it!

A few plans for the rest of the week... boys dentist appt, womens meeting, co-op, plans to be made.

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I found this great idea. So this is my Monday!
Daybook

Outside my window.....A beautiful sunny day

I am thinking.... I don't have to teach any lessons today because it is SPRING BREAK BABY!!!

I am thankful for.... Children that can do things for themselves.

From the learning room.... All is quiet and peaceful. Alright!!

From the kitchen.... The smell of blueberry muffins. And also the mess.

I am wearing.... sweatpants, t-shirt, and Christmas socks (I really need to fold clothes!)

I am creating....sadly, not much today.

I am going.... to Little Rock to the Historic Arkansas Museum

I am reading... Women of the Bible by Eugenia Price. You must read this book, it is old but a gem

I am hoping....that I am a kind and loving wife and mother today.

I am hearing... my kids playing outside

Around the house... feeling of freedom, since it is spring break

One of my favorite things...butter on my blueberry muffin

A few plans for the rest of the week.... I'm having lunch with my friend Debbie tomorrow

A picture thought I am sharing.... I don't have one today

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