September 7, 2009

• The Simple Womans Daybook 7 September 2009

  

  Outside my window………..it is still dark and cool out but it looks like it will be another nice day.  This past two weeks has been the longest stretch of nice weather that we have had all summer.  I will take this and more. 

  I am thinking……….about all that needs to be done and all that I want to do and about the silence in the house.  I love the house at this hour when no one else is up.  But I admit I would prefer to be asleep too.

  I am thankful for………..good friends and family and the lovely time that we had yesterday.

  From the schoolroom…………more education will be happening today and all this week.  Matthew is really intent on staying on track this year, that makes my job a whole lot easier.

  From the kitchen………..yesterday’s menu will be the order of the day since we had a change of plans and went to a friend’s house for the afternoon.

  I am wearing…………sweatpants and a sweatshirt.  Too early to wake the house getting a shower and dressed for the day.  Besides, it is a bit too nippy to be getting all wet.

  I am creating………..let’s see……making bags for stvi’s niece, baby quilts for several new babys in the area, have to start on some Christmas gifts.  I think that is enough for now.

  I am going………to 8:00 mass then home for the day.

  I am reading………Love and Responsibility by Pope John Paul II  (I’m pretending I’m smart)

  I am hoping…………the rest of the week stays as nice and sunny as last week was.  Cool would be nice too.  Want to close the pool this coming weekend.

  I am hearing…….the tick of the clock and the sound of my fingers on the keys and nothing else.  I am the only one astir in this place. 

  Around the house………..there is an air of waiting, as if the house is poised to start the day and another busy week.  The feeling of anticipation is almost palpable.  But it is a pleasant feeling.

  One of my favorite things………..knowing that my loved ones are sleeping and content in the rooms above my head.

  A few plans for the rest of the week………let’s see, this week starts the season of madness.  Tomorrow there is a meeting for our women’s group to plan the dinner, along with my regular holy hour, wednesday is my prayer group, thursday is the dinner for the women’s group, friday is my other holy hour and the day that I pick up MK and bring her home for the weekend.  In among all of those things I need to work daily mass, laundry, school, cooking, cleaning, sewing, and caring for my family.  Just the usual. 

  Here is a picture thought that I am sharing with you……….

  

  The group is getting smaller I am afraid.  Our usual group shot after a fun day spent with Dan and Mary.  The kids went in the pool while the rest of us chatted.  Then we had a cook out, played games and listened to some darn fine music.  There is nothing in the world like this pair of friends.

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