Simple Woman's Daybook - March 8, 2011

FOR TODAY


Outside my window...rain, gray, wet, cold, bleck.

I am thinking...that my family is SO ready for Spring Break next week.  My husband is carrying some heavy burdens this week at school - just situations that have to be dealt with - necessary but unpleasant.  :(  Also Anna's teacher had to be unexpectedly gone all week as her 30 year old niece was killed in a car wreck (she leaves behind a 9 year old daughter) - very sad situation.  :(   I just feel burdened and heavy hearted ... guess I need to follow Martin Luther's advice, "Pray and let God worry."  :)

I am thankful for...SPRING BREAK is in sight!!  Some down time with the family next week.  We are having a "stay-cation" but have a few fun things planned. 

From the kitchen...I love old stand-by recipes!!  This past weekend I made my Aunt Louise's chicken divan - and one of my favorite soups, Mexican stew.  Leftovers were terrific too! 

I am wearing...old comfy clothes

I am creating...things at my NEW sewing machine!! 

I am going...to bed as soon as possible.  :)

I am reading...for review:















I am hoping...Miriam gets better soon. She's had a cold - and now it is just a mucousy, deep cough and runny nose.  She doesn't seem to feel too bad; it is just bothersome. 

I am hearing...SILENCE.  Miriam is asleep.  Well, ok, I hear the rain - but I'm ignoring it (trying to!!).

Around the house...need to get busy & do a "once over" in the bathrooms and kitchen. 

One of my favorite things...SLEEPING on a rainy day ... or a rainy night. 

A few plans for the rest of the week:  children's club at church Wednesday.  Friday will be a treat as I'm watching a friend's 2 girls for the day; they can help me entertain Miriam while I actually get something productive done?!!?  I might pick up Anna from school early so she can enjoy her friends (the girls are home-schoolers).  Something to look forward to!

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