May 10, 2010

• The Simple Womans Daybook 10 May 2010

  

  Outside my window…..it is cold and gloomy.  The thermometer says 30 degrees.  I am so thankful that last week I had Matthew put more wood into the basement even though temps were in the 70′s at the time.  Being a native New Yorker I know that it can suddenly get colder, cold enough to need a fire in the furnace.

  I am thinking…….about all the work that needs to be done around here.  Also about my lovely Mother’s day and the love and generosity of my children.

  I am thankful for….the blessings that God has bestowed upon me in such abundance. 

  From the schoolroom…..Matthew will finish up his last week of school!!!!!!  Mary-Kate has a few finals this week then she graduates on Saturday!!!!!!  I still have a couple of months of my semester left.  (wish I knew how to put frowning smileys on here)  I am so proud of my scholars.

  From the kitchen……I am sure something delicious will be coming forth.  Ian and Melissa had their heads together yesterday and then they took a bunch of packages out of the freezer so I know there will be good stuff to eat.  Melissa is a darn good cook!!!!!

  I am wearing……sweats.  What do you expect at this hour of the day and at this time of the year?

  I am creating…..a finished First Communion dress, in my spare time. (pictures to follow)

  I am going…….to get laundry, sewing, and schoolwork done today.  With a bit of luck my car will sit lonely and unstarted in the driveway today.

  I am reading……Norton’s Anthology of English Literature.

  I am hoping……that all who suffer have relief, all who are lonely have comfort, and all who doubt find counsel.

  I am hearing…..Brutus and Isabella pacing upstairs, Doug rattling the newspapers as he reads them, and the silence and contentment of the house as it prepares for a new day.

  Around the house…..It is a disaster area!!!!! The weather was too bad for us to spend any time outside this weekend so we were in here and all over.  I don’t care, that’s what makes this house a home.

  One of my favorite things…..is having little people in the house.

  A few plans for the rest of the week…..school, laundry, moving MK home for good, attending Mass for the holy day on Thursday, you know the usual.

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

  

  Layn at three weeks.  This kid is really growing fast.  He loves to be in the middle of everything.

  

  Ian and Layn in one of their favorite positions.  How else is a guy supposed to spend a Sunday afternoon?

  

  This is what nice weather looks like around where I live.  Every acre of land is being worked.  It is really quite exciting to see the machinery and the farmers doing their jobs.

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