August 18, 2008
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The Simple Womans Daybook Monday 18 August 2008
Outside my window….. sunny, and muggy and getting warmer by the minute. I think that summer is back for awhile.
I am thinking… what a busy and sad week have ahead of us. Mom needs to rise above it all and set an example (albiet a difficult one) and be bright and cheerful this week. Blessed Mother Mary give me the grace!!!!
I am thankful for….. the time we got with Father Castronovo, for a wonderful husband who supports my crazy and often erratic sewing habits. A husband who will get his own supper when I am totally involved with my work. Who is proud of what I accomplish.
From the kitchen…… eggs and sausage for lunch. That’s the best that I can do today.
I am creating….. a fall wardrobe for a dear little girl.
I am going…… nowhere I hope, wait…. I have a fitting today but I hope that’s all!!!!!
I am hoping… that my daughter doesn’t make herself sick over the excitement of leaving for school on Thursday.
I am wearing….. grey shorts, yellow tank top, and flip flops.
I am reading…. nothing but pattern directions lately.
I am hearing….. MK in her room packing for Thursday, Matthew in his room drawing, both washers spinning (it’s time to hang another load on the lines)
Around the house…. there is peace and quiet. The housework is all done except to finish the laundry.
One of my favorite things….. checking chores off the list when I get them done.
A few plans for the rest of the week….. taking MK to visit friends before she leaves, Mass before Father Castronovo leaves, taking MK to school on Thursday, getting Jason ready to leave on Saturday, surviving all of the goodbyes.
A picture thought that I am sharing with you……
A study in my daughter and youngest son. This picture describes them to a T. Matthew is a doer, thinking all the while he is acting and constantly adjusting to his situation. Mary-Kate is a thinker. She studies and thinks then comes up with what she considers to be the right course of action. I love them both dearly and will miss spending all of my days with MK after she is gone. This past year at school was a torment, this coming year will be unbearable. God give me the grace to bear with her absence.
Comments (2)
So – you must be sending a child/children off to college? It is so hard. My heart aches for you.
In time, you’ll find a new normal. You’ll get accustomed to them being gone – and then they come home with 10 loads of dirty clothes. LOL.
Hang in there Mom.
My heart aches for you as you send another one off (I know that it is the way of the Lord but oh the goodbyes. May He be the strength in your heart and legs this week.) I know that you will do all that you can to make her going special and fun but I also know your heart. You will be in my prayers this week.