A Simple Woman's Daybook: December 2015

I'm joining hostess Peggy and friends over at...

FOR TODAY ~ December 2015

Outside my window...promising rain clouds.

I am thinking...about taking a walk, and then one everyday after that.

A Simple Woman's Daybook: June 2015

~ A Simple Woman's Daybook ~

I am joining Hostess Peggy and friends over at The Simple Woman

For Today... June 3, 2015

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Outside my window...Beautiful blue skies, with white wispy clouds, and plenty of birds chattering.  Spring is definitely here. 

~ Moments of Grace ~*~ Daybook 2014 No. Five ~

I'm joining hostess Jenny and Ladies over at Plain Grace

I am thankful...
+ My health
+ My Iron skillets that cook so nicely
+ My children's manners
I am praying for...
+ My children
+ Our priests
+ the focus I need to accomplish today's tasks
I am listening to...
+ birds chirping, washing machine running...
In the kitchen...
+ The lingering scent of turkey bacon...
I am creating/working on...
+ Confession Certificates
I have accomplished...
+ Mopping the kitchen floor...yippee!
Around the house...
+ Everyone working on assignments
A favorite quote for today...

+ From Gracelines:

"Each day look for every possible opportunity to do a kindness for those you do not like. After examining yourself on this matter every morning, decide what you are going to do, and do it faithfully with kindness and humility."           

                                                       - St. John Baptist De La Salle

Following reflection...
+  Who do I dislike?  What kindness will I do for him/her today?  How can I do it with faithfulness, kindness, and humility?
One of my favorite things...
+ Toasted raisin bread with melted coconut butter on top
A healthy meal today...
+ Quinoa made with chicken stock
A healthy activity...
+ Gardening outside early this morning...(also, one of my favorite things!)
A peek into my day...

The remains of Butterfly's Birthday Extravaganza

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~ Moments of Grace ~*~ Daybook 2014 No. Four ~

I'm joining hostess Jenny and Ladies over at Plain Grace

I am thankful...
+The sacrament of Confession
+The rain that we have received
+My husband...because, really, I am thankful for that man, everyday.
+Our health insurance
I am praying for...
+My friends intentions
+Continued rain
+The ability to stay focused to my daily tasks, and my primary vocation, being a mother (and teacher) to my children.
I am listening to...
+My dog whining (as she waits for her daily walk)
In the kitchen...
+ A cold oven and stove-top (I'm going to change that soon)
I am wearing...
+Pink fleece jacket, black exercise pants, hair in ponytail w/black mesh fitness cap
I am creating/working on...
+Plan meals for the week, Easter Menu; Easter plans; my eldest daughter's 15th B-day; FIFTEEN!  Fifteen. {sigh}
I am reading...
+The Holy Bible
+The Imitation of Christ
+A Man Cleansed by God
I am hoping...
+To get to all the phone calls I need to return :o(  By the end of this week???
I am looking forward to...
+My husband's Investiture
I am learning...
+To throw away or give away items BEFORE I bring them into the house; or to not accept, buy, or accumulate them to in the first place.
+To refrain from making "piles", which is just another form of procrastination; and from being too 'attached' to 'things'.
Around the house...
+Lots of activity...laundry going, children working, dogs playing, contractor & workers outside working on much needed exterior work...
Academics...
+Catching up on spelling lessons for my fourth-grader
Inspirational Words for thought & reflection...
(From today's Gracelines)  "Be kind to one another, compassionate, and mutually forgiving, just as God has forgiven you in Christ.  Be imitators of God as his dear children."
~ Ephesians 4:32
One of my favorite things...
+Caramel Macchiato...I am going to make myself one today.  Sooner than later.
A few plans for the rest of the week...
+Trail Life, AHG, Appointments, First Friday Mass, Stations of the Crosss...
A healthy meal today...

+Although not a meal, it is one of the first things I have in the morning...1 cup water, zapped for 114 seconds, fresh squeeze of lemon (from the garden).  
A healthy activity...
+My 30 minute walk with my youngest daughter & two dogs
A peek into my day...
I still need to organize & simplify (and change bed sheets...) things around me.

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~ Moments of Grace ~ * ~ Daybook 2014 No. Two ~

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I am thankful...

+ fun mother/daughter times

I am praying for...

+ Rain; we still need rain!

I am listening to...

+ my husband's paperwork as we work silently together

In the kitchen...
+ coffee brewing

I am wearing...
+ pink pj bottoms & old grey/white speckled sweater & grey socks (update: it was 7am when I began this daybook)

I am creating/working on...

+ cleaning out my inbox and planning for upcoming Youth Retreat.

I have accomplished...

+ organizing for a private screening of the new to be released movie 'Son of God'; hopefully our bishop will attend...

I am going...
+ for my walk as soon as I complete my day book

I am wondering...
+ how I am going to transport 26 youth to the retreat center (2+ hour drive) if the bus plans fall through...I've got to keep the faith!

I am reading...
+ The catechism for my bi-monthly doctrine class - which I love, love, love!

I am hoping...
+ To be more organized with my 'paperwork' - starting TODAY

I am looking forward to...
+ All the fun events with my children that I've planned for this month

I am learning
+ To say 'yes' to God, and 'no' to others (even if the temptation is a 'good work')

Around the house...

+ Paperwork, laundry, dirty dishes in the sink - I am needed :o) and LOVE my 'job'

Academics...

+ Lots of science experiments to catch up on

A favorite quote for today...
+ A woman is a kind of poem about love, peace, and compassion. These gifts enable her to know, love, and serve God in a generous way, with perseverance and affection. ~ Mother Angelica, P.C.P.A

I am pondering...

+ How can I obtain the qualities I am designed to be, as mentioned in the above quote...Lord, help me to surrender to your Holy Will. 

One of my favorite things...
+ Sunday morning breakfasts with my husband & children.   Today, being a holiday, was just like a Sunday morning breakfast together!

A few plans for the rest of the week:

+ Meal plan for the week/month

+ Finalize the Retreat 'stuff'

+ Clean my desk!!!

A healthy meal today...

+ carrots & hummus.  Eating smaller meals and more often - 5 to be exact.

A healthy activity...

+ Solid walk with my husband & teen daughter this crisp (dry) morning

Captured...

because of ugly frustrating computer problems, I am unable to share :o(

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