September 21, 2009
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The Simple Womans Daybook 21 September 2009
Outside my window……..the sun is shining and it is a beautiful fall day in upstate New York. The trees are just beginning to don their fall finery. There is a nip in the air and the breeze is tinged with the smells of wood smoke, over ripe sunflowers, and chopped corn. There is even the hint of freshly turned soil as farmers plow fields for winter crops.
I am thinking……..I should be writing Matthew’s plans for the week instead of spending time on the computer. Then there is the washer that has finished spinning and is calling to me to empty is and fill it again.
I am thankful for………this very crisp time of year. That is the word that I use to describe fall. The apples are crisp when you bite into them and their taste has a tartness that bites you back. The air is crisp and it nips at your nose and cheeks whenever you venture outdoors. The colors are crisp with brights reds, oranges, and yellows. Nothing pastel about fall here.
From the schoolroom……..there will be much studying and thinking and otherwise learning going on, as soon as I get my rear in gear and get plans written.
From the kitchen………leftovers and that’s the way I planned it. I need to get caught up on laundry and cleaning after taking a couple of days off last week.
I am wearing………denim capris, green tee shirt, grey hoodie, and bare feet. My feet are not looking forward to being confined.
I am creating……..order from chaos.
I am going………….nowhere!!!!!!!!!!!
I am reading………..still working on Love and Responsibility. Told you I was pretending I am smart. It is a bit more acting than I can muster sometimes.
I am hoping………to get through all the laundry today so that tomorrow is free. I start teaching religion classes this week and I need time to plan.
I am hearing……..Matthew in the shower, the washer in the washroom spinning out the barn laundry, the clicking and ticking of the coffee maker keeping my brew warm.
Around the house……..it is far too quiet after the wonderful noisy people-filled, busy weekend that we just enjoyed. Life is made for family and people and noise and business and talking and just being together. None of this quiet and solitude. I get far too much of that for my liking.
One of my favorite things……….enjoying my family and the chill of the evening around a blazing fire, which is just what we did last evening. Why can’t it last forever?
A few plans for the rest of the week………the usual plus my second grade class starts tomorrow and my fifth grade class starts thursday. Have to get Matthew signed up for karate classes too. Is that enough for one week? if not I’m sure the Lord will add more as he sees fit.
Here is a picture thought that I am sharing with you……….
The last rose of the season. I thought that I would take a picture and post it to cheer everyones hearts.
Comments (6)
This is, quite simply, an awesome post.
I know exactly what you mean about feet not wanting to be confined! Unless I’m leaving the house, I never wear shoes, and during the warm months, it’s only sandals! It takes me a while to get use to wearing shoes that confine my whole foot. But I am excited for it – I love fall!
@Bricker59 - Thank you. Coming from you this means a lot.
I had thought about doing the “Simple Women’s Day Journal” on my site. I really like the idea of just “pondering” on the questions that she set forth in her blog. I haven’t done it yet though… I always seem to write one and then not posting it. I guess mainly bc my blog has been more about pictures of the Little Ones and Beloved and not so much of me. Cant decide! Love peaking into your thoughts and day! You have inspired me to think about doing it more seriously.
@Camarige - I like the format because it makes me stop, think, and reflect a bit about what is important and what is going on around me. Because my littles are all grown up, my baby is 17, time goes faster and the days are busier if you can imagine that. It is very easy to fall into the trap of rolling along without stopping and paying attention to the little details of life.
I too love the crispness of fall!
Thanks for the rose, it is lovely. Have a blessed, busy week!