April 20, 2009
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The Simple Woman’s Daybook Monday 20 April 2009
Outside my window…………the sun is rising and the birds are singing. It is too soon to tell what kind of day it is going to be. My husband and son were talking about rainy and damp for the next few days. I hope not. I have enjoyed these last few days in the 60′s with the sun shining. I still have a lot of work left to do in my garden.
I am thinking……….about all the work that there is to do since nothing real got done in this house this past weekend. I have spent so much time enjoying Adam, Mary-Kate, and Jason’s visits so much that the house is a wreck. Who cares!!!!
From the schoolroom……..silence and I think it will remain so for awhile. I am declaring a holiday.
I am thankful for………good friends and well wishes. Being born up on the wings of many prayers and the loving words of good friends.
From the kitchen…………leftover pizza for lunch then I think meatloaf and mashed potatoes for supper. Adam is home and there must be mashed potatoes.
I am wearing…………..eeyore sweatpants, under armour shirt too early to have my shower and get ready for the day. Do have to think about it though.
I am reading…………still working on Henry the eighth
I am hoping………….too many things to list here. I do need to get the peas and beans planted this week though. That should be my goal.
I am creating……..next winters food supply for my family.
I am praying…………..that the test tomorrow shows nothing and all my fears and anxiety is for nothing.
Around the house…………sweeping, dusting, putting away, laundry, dishes, and more laundry. The wonderful price that I pay for having children home and visiting with them. I would do it again in a heartbeat.
One of my favorite things………..listening to my husband and sons discussing whatever comes to mind. Watching their faces as they talk.
A few plans for the rest of the week…….take Adam to the DMV to get his license renewed, holy hours and classes, work in the garden, and did I mention that there is a mountain of dirty laundry to wash.
Here is a picture thought that I am sharing with you………….
Matthew is working on the three-bin compost system that I wanted built. This project was a little too big for me so he tackled it.
On Thursday morning while I was gone to the airport to pick up Adam, Matthew worked. I think he did a wonderful job.
Adam helped him move it over beside the shed so it is closer to my garden.
I already have one bin almost filled with leaves and other yard waste. Now my worms have a home and they can do their job in style. Thank you Matthew for a job well done. We even ended up taking back a bunch of lumber that we didn’t need because he changed the plans somewhat.
Comments (11)
I’ll be keeping you in prayer today and especially tomorrow. Can you say what time your appointment is? I would like to be able to be lifting you up in prayer especially during that time.
My dad planted the peas two weeks ago here, but we’re a bit farther south of you and it probably has been a bit warmer here. However, we’re really having a wet spring and I’m afraid some of our major planting will be delayed this year.
I’m hearing you about the laundry…hehe….I cleaned out my boys’ closet and clothes drawers on Saturday and now I have a little mountain of laundry to do also..
I pray that our dear Lord will give you His peace this day…
I am praying for you too. And I also want to plant peas, but it is raining today.
Matthew did an awesome job with the compost box! I hope someday my boy(s) are able to do as much as the men of your family. Though not living on a farm does produce some challenges to that goal. I pray your appointment goes well tomorrow!
@brbschrm - My appointment is at 9:30. @ata_grandma - @whteroses - I do really appreciate all of the prayers. There is no way that I can do this without them. There is no way that I have been able to get through the past week without them. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.
Oooo! What kind of peas? I’ve got my seedlings transferred into bigger pots, but I’ll blog that later.
Yes, please let us know when your appt. is (if you’re inclined, of course) and I’ll make sure the kids and I are settled in with an extra Rosary by then. John plans to include you in their prayers at Ascension tomorrow as well (they say the Rosary together every morning).
Hugs!
9:30 it is then!
@perelandra30 - Thank you! I’ll be sure to be praying for you then…
hmmmm. I’m thinking about declaring a school holiday, too. I’ve already let them sleep waaaay late (because I needed a nap after dh left
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Praying for your appt tomorros~
Whatever the tests you are facing and for whatever the cause…prayers and blessings!
Matthew’s looking pretty built in those pictures. Or at least not as scrawny as he used to be. And that looks like a pretty tight job of construction.
The boy is becoming a man! Isn’t that cool?
Wow! You’ll be at the Dr.s when I am making the hubby’s coffee. I’ll pray for you. Glad you have Adam home now. (Wish you could have the other one too). I also hope that the worms won’t run away from such a lovely home.