Simple Woman's Daybook

For Today:
Outside my window... the snowball and hydrangea bushes are blooming, the sun is shining and it is already over 80 degrees.

I am thinking ... about the summer schedule. I don't know how it got so crowded, I must have forgotten to plug in the NO button.

I am thankful... for the wonderful weekend we had at the lake and the great time we had with our friends there.

From the learning room... the kids have finished all of their regular school year. We are beginning our summer reading and projects.

From the kitchen... we finished some cookie baking and have a freezer meal planned for the grill tonight.

I am wearing... jean capris, a purple blouse and amethyst earings.

I am creating... lesson plans for next year, it's that time.

I am going... to take Bookworm and Ladybug to the first Lady Crusaders' Volleyball Open Gym Day of the summer.

I am reading... a lot of Colonial period books in preparation for history this fall.

I am hoping... to get some more baking done later today.

I am hearing... the girls laughing at Busy Bee's funny antics.

Around the house... I want to work on the patio and finish up a lawn project.

A few plans for the rest of the week... Ladybug's Sewing Class, Library Visit, Lake Time and a couple of graduation parties.

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Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY:
Outside my window... the sun is shining, it is only 52 degrees, but it will get warmer.

I am thinking... about our upcoming surprise trip for Dad. We do this once in awhile- pick a place to go for a few days and get everything packed up. When he gets home from work, we take off. He doesn't know until we get there or at least pretty close.

I am thankful for... God's grace.

From the learning rooms... Bookworm is working on finishing her science reading, Ladybug is finishing Math, and Busy Bee is completing his free reading.

From the kitchen... I am thankful that we got our freezer cooking done. We had talent show rehearsal and homeschool group meeting yesterday and shopping for a new bathing suit for ladybug and talent show tonight. So now I just have to choose from the stash!

I am wearing... tan capri's and a blue and green top.

I am creating... new garden stakes for the veggie garden.

I am going... to take Ladybug to choose a new bathing suit for our trip. Tonight is our homeschool group's annual Talent Show. All 3 kids are playing piano pieces and Ladybug is in a stick routine to the song Who Am I? by Casting Crowns.

I am reading... John Adams by Mc Cullough. We start American History next year and I need to get a head start on Bookworm.

I am hoping... for nice weather for our trip.

I am hearing... birds chirping at the feeders.

Around the house... I want to deep clean the refrigerator this week.

One of my favorite things... my Virginia Bluebells and Persian Lilacs have opened up, just as my Double- flowering Cherry tree and daffodils are fading.

A few plans for the rest of the week: Talent Show, Biology Lab, Surprise Trip, Lake- help put dock in, clean up the yard now that we've cleaned up the inside, maybe get some fishing in?

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Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY:

Outside my window... the birds are chirping, the sun is shining and it is already 60 degrees.

I am thinking... that I would like to complete school outdoors.

I am thankful for... Christian friends who want to pray through stressful times or events in my life with me. Thanks, Renae.

From the learning rooms... Bookworm is working on her report about "The Scientific Life of Sir Isaac Newton" for the NACHS Science Fair, Ladybug just finished Math and is on the Piano, and Busy Bee is working through his Nature Reader.

From the kitchen... plans are in the works for a Big Freezer Cooking Day! I will post about that once I have all the plans completed. My friend Debbie and I do it together. We're shooting for mid April when History Co-op is over.

I am wearing... blue jeans, apple green top, blue socks and a smile:)

I am creating... more scrapbooking FIRST Robotics World Festival pictures. Our team went to World's and placed 2nd. It was an awesome time for Bookworm and those of us riding on her coattails. Due to Access 9's finish, they were invited to meet President Bush at the White House. We will never forget that experience. It is fun looking through the pictures again.

I am going...to take Ladybug to the orthodontist later today.

I am reading... 10 Things I Want My Daughter to Know by Annie Chapman.

I am hoping... the beautiful weather continues.

I am hearing... Ladybug on the piano.

Around the house... I want to deep clean the hardwood floors this week.

One of my favorite things... Easter Lilies in the Spring and I got one this weekend. It smells great!

A few plans for the rest of the week: Busy Bee's Upward Program, Piano Lessons, Biology Lap, Talent Show Practice, History Co-op.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing... Great Friends!!




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FOR TODAY:

Outside my window...the sun is shining again! I don't care that we have had snow in April in the past, I am declaring it Spring. The temperature has been climbing, it is a balmy 51 degrees.

I am thinking...that we may need to get out and letterbox or go on a hike this afternoon instead of artist study. Hmm...

I am thankful for...my homeschool group and the leadership that we have, my friend Tammy who has a beautiful heart and shared it with us last night in her devotion, all of the ladies who contribute to the success of our group and to God for placing me here at this time.

From the learning rooms...Bookworm is finishing up Math, Ladybug just finished narrating to me and is now working on her copywork, and Busy Bee is practicing piano and then just has math to finish for the day.

From the kitchen...I have turkey tenderloins marinating in a honey-Dijon vinaigrette. We had the last of the English muffins in Eggs Benedict this morning, so I need to add the English muffins to my baking list for tomorrow.

I am wearing...dark blue track pants and my National Homeschool Volleyball Tourney tee. I love that tee, it has long sleeves and is really comfy. It reminds me of what a good time we all had in Omaha, NE. God was very good to us and it was great for Bookworm as a freshman to be able to go and even play in several games.

I am creating...scrapbooking pages. I just started 2007, just a little behind:)

I am going...to take Bookworm to the library again before our afternoon in the great outdoors.

I am reading...just finished a book last night, not sure what next.

I am hoping...to get started on our new patio this weekend.

I am hearing...Busy Bee working on his piano piece for the talent show.

Around the house...finished cleaning the family and school rooms. I still need to organize the storage room.

One of my favorite things...spring!

A few plans for the rest of the week: piano lessons, making laundry soap with some friends, history co-op, couples night, Civil War Days at Center for History, Nature Club and Busy Bee's basketball game.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

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Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY:
Outside my window...the sun is shining.


I am thinking...that as soon as the kids finish their work we can head outside.


I am thankful for...the mild temperatures we've been having.


From the learning rooms...they are all reading quietly to themselves.


From the kitchen...I can smell the yeast in the bread as it's rising. We're going to grill out tonight!


I am wearing...jeans, ND tee-shirt and fuzzy slippers.


I am creating...new garden plates out of mini clay pots and dowels


I am going...outside, maybe an afternoon hike.


I am reading...my Beth Moore study, 50 People Every Christian Should Know & TOS Magazine.


I am hoping...to get a lot done in the backyard this weekend.


I am hearing...birds chirping and the breeze ruffling the pines.


Around the house...things are pretty cleaned up and Easter decorations are up. I made a spring wreath for the front door and put up some new shelves in my scrapbook area.


One of my favorite things...Borders for cocoa and a book. Bookworm and I did that last night.


A few plans for the rest of the week: starting on the new brick patio, planning supplies needed to open up at the lake, getting plans ready for the Cinncinatti Homeschool Convention.


Here is picture for thought I am sharing...


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