Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...It is a beautiful day!  Sunny and not too hot.  I am lucky to be home with Lil' Sis today and we enjoyed the beautiful sunshine earlier.


I am thinking...my mom.  She had a gallbladder attack in the middle of the night.  She spent some time in the Emergency Department and was sent home early this morning.  She's doing pretty well right now, but I believe this means she definitely will need surgery soon.

I am thankful...for an unexpected day at home, though it is going by way too fast.

In the kitchen...nothing exciting today, but I'm looking forward to trying out a new pulled pork recipe tomorrow.  


I am wearing...a gray sweatshirt and old black yoga pants.  Will need to change into something presentable to take the girls to gymnastics later.

I am creating...Well, I made some play-doh cookies and cupcakes earlier.  Does that count?!?!?

I am going... to take the girls to their first summer gymnastics and tumbling classes tonight. We're all looking forward to it!


I am reading...Quitter by Jon Acuff.  Almost done!

I am hoping...for good news later this week.

I am looking forward to...date night with hubby this weekend!  

I am learning...that I need to get serious about sleeping more.  6 1/2 hours a night is not enough!

Around the house...lots of laundry.  I'm getting "caught up" if that's even possible.

I am pondering...why I torture myself by not getting enough sleep?!?!?!

A favorite quote for today...Worrying is like praying for what you don't want. - found on Pinterest

One of my favorite things...Southern Living Magazine.  I so badly want to move south.  Preferably by the ocean or a large lake (think Lake Norman, NC).  The Midwest just doesn't do it for me!

A few plans for the rest of the week: gymnastics & tumbling classes, dance company auditions, last day of school for Big Sis,  and date night.

A peek into my day...the girls goofing around at the bus stop.  I love when I get to wait for the bus with Big Sis!

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Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...I can see the hanging pots of begonias that we bought after church yesterday.  I'im excited to have some flowers brightening up our front yard.  The front of our house gets hardly any sun, so we have a hard time figuring out how to add color to it.  These begonias should help!

I am thinking...about my summer clothes shopping trip that I am taking today.  Cannot wait to find some new clothes to wear.

I am thankful...for an absolutely wonderful day yesterday.  The weather was (almost) perfect.  The cook-out with my parents was amazing. The time with my family was wonderful!

In the kitchen...ribs, corn on the cob and french fries yesterday.  One of my favorite summer meals.  Tonight we will have Hawaiian chicken, baked potatoes and more corn on the cob. Mmmmm.

I am wearing...my favorite summer jammies.

I am creating...nothing at the moment.  Maybe I'll pick up a fun craft to do with the kids today.

I am going... to the mall today.  Yay!

I am reading...Quitter by Jon Acuff.  Amazing book.  I borrowed it from the library, but I may actually purchase it now because there is just so much in the book that I need to highlight.  He says so many motivating things throughout the book.  Reading this is helping me learn how to pursue my dreams even though I feel like I have so many obstacles to overcome.

I am hoping...to find some cute summer clothes today.  I don't know what happened to my summer wardrobe but it is pretty much nonexistent right now.  I wear the same thing every day.  And at home it's not pretty as it is usually frumpy clothes I'd never wear in public.

I am looking forward to...another hot summery day.  

I am learning...how to successfully apply self-tanner, especially to my back.  Missed a huge section yesterday.  Thankfully I won't be exposing my back anytime soon, but I think I have to go to a pool party next week, so I will need to fix that!  I'm using L'Oreal Sublime Bronze and it seems to work pretty well.

Around the house...the plastic wading pool is open for business!  Our fridge and freezer are overflowing with summer goodies.  I need to do some chores today. 

I am pondering...why my cat has to throw up on the carpet when the kitchen tile is two feet away.

A favorite quote for today...When you stop doing things for fun, you might as well be dead. - Hemingway

One of my favorite things...Diet Coke.  I'm totally addicted.

A few plans for the rest of the week: a week of no extracurriculars for the kids.  I'm so excited!

A peek into my day...I hope my deck looks like this all summer.  I feel like we hardly sit out there.  But not  this year!  I want to make sure we enjoy every possible moment of beautiful weather this year.  Somehow, every day we will get outside and make good use of the backyard.

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FOR TODAY

Outside my window...the sun is rising.  I wonder if it will be another summery day today.

I am thinking...that I need to change my way of thinking.

I am thankful...that my daughters did so well at their dance recital Saturday.  I'm so proud of them!

In the kitchen...probably something easy tonight.  And then I plan on making a special treat with the girls from my pinterest recipe collection.

I am wearing...Workout clothes.  White tanktop and black shorts.  Going to wear black and white to work today, too.  I need to add some color to my life!

I am creating...this great idea - I used water bottles, crystal light mixes and Starbucks gift cards - for my daughters' classroom and dance teachers.

I am going... to have Friday off this week.  Cannot wait for a much needed day off before a busy long weekend.

I am reading...Beth Moore's Daniel study - almost done!  Also almost done with Stuck in The Middle.  And I read chapter 3 of A Confident Heart last night.  Really, REALLY spoke to me.

I am hoping...Friday comes quickly.  There's something wrong with the fact that I only live for the weekends.  I need to do something to change this.

I am looking forward to...a 4-day weekend.  

I am learning...that I need to make some positive changes in my life.

Around the house...Getting ready for dance company auditions.  Opening all of the windows to enjoy the warm weather.  Last day of school for Lil' Sis is this Tuesday.  Big Sis still has about 3 weeks left, I think.

I am pondering...why I dislike weekdays so much.

A favorite quote for today...You God, are my god, earnestly I seek you; I thirst for you, my whole being longs for you, in a dry and parched land where there is no water.  -Psalm 63:1

One of my favorite things...Watermelon

A few plans for the rest of the week: last day of dance classes for the school year.  Last Girl Scout meeting (a fun picnic) for the school year.  No work on Friday!

A peek into my day...ack - I have no relevant pictures to share right now.  Need to get caught up on loading pictures from this weekend onto my camera.  Guess that's what I'll do on my day off this week!

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FOR TODAY

Outside my window...it's a sunny day!  After I eat my lunch and post this, I'm going for a quick walk!

I am thinking...that I need to make some positive changes in my life.

I am thankful...for an amazing Mother's Day weekend.  My husband and daughters are the best!!!

In the kitchen...more watermelon and cantaloupe, too.  Maybe tilapia for dinner. Haven't decided yet.

I am wearing...Khaki pants, a teal t-shirt and jean jacket.

I am creating...hmmmm...I need to find something to create!

I am going...to have really bad garlic breath after eating these Macaroni Grill leftovers for lunch.

I am wondering...why I've been so restless lately.

I am reading...Beth Moore's Daniel Bible study.  And just bought - for FREE - on Amazon the book Stuck in The Middle.  Excited to start that!

I am hoping...this week goes by fast, again.

I am looking forward to...the girls' dance recital this weekend.

I am learning...about human trafficking via a Joyce Meyer podcast that I started this morning on the drive into work.  Terrifying.

Around the house...lots of messes after not being home to clean this weekend.  Lots to do tonight!

I am pondering...why I let things I have no control over bother me.

A favorite quote for today...“Every experience God gives us is the perfect preparation for the future only He can see.” -Corrie Ten Boom

One of my favorite things...Macaroni Grill's Garlic Cream Sauce

A few plans for the rest of the week: dress rehearsal and dance recitals for the girls. A new workout routine for the week for me!

A peek into my day...

Me & my girls on Mother's Day

 

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The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...

I'm actually in my office right now at work and I have no window!  But if I did, I'd see rain - lots of it!

I am thinking...

that I get to go home in 3 hours to take my little ballerina to her first formal dance pictures. 

So exciting!

I am thankful...

that my keyboard tray was installed on my desk while I was out yesterday.

In the kitchen...

we're cutting up watermelon nonstop as we eat it like crazy!

I am wearing...

Black pants, a black and white shirt and black shoes.  Standard work clothes.

I am creating...

this blog.

I am going...

home soon :)

I am wondering...

if I'll ever get to be a stay at home mom or at least work part time.

I am reading...

Beth Moore's Daniel Bible study. 

Also just borrowed Can You Keep a Secret? from the library for my Kindle.

I am hoping...

this week goes by fast.

I am looking forward to...

the girls' dance recital next weekend.

I am learning...

that I create almost all of my own stress.

Around the house...

hubby moved the living room furniture around yesterday.  It looks awesome.

I am pondering...

why fried chicken has to be bad for you because it tastes so good!

A favorite quote for today...

“Time flies whether you are having fun or not.” -Mary Englebreit

One of my favorite things...vacation days

A few plans for the rest of the week: dance pictures tonight and thursday.  Dance classes tomorrow. Hopefully nothing on Friday and Saturday.

A peek into my day...

My newly rearranged desk and keyboard tray.  And yes those are crumbs from my lunch on my desk - ew!

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