The Simple Woman's Daybook

For Today, August 9, 2011...

Outside my window...the skies are grey and the ground is wet. Rainy season has started late this year, but it's consistent. We're getting rain pretty much every afternoon.

I am thinking...about middle school orientation tomorrow.

I am thankful for...my friends, who love and encourage me.

I am going...to have a busy week.

I am wearing...a yellow top, blue skirt, and white flip-flops.

I am praying...for the families of the Navy Seals who died last week. I can't imagine the pain they must be feeling.

I am currently...cleaning up after Molly multiple times a day. She's going through her bi-yearly cycle. She's being well behaved for the most part, and of course she can't help being messy. She's such a good dog, we can't get mad at her.

From the learning rooms...we have orientation tomorrow to learn more about E's "new" school. It's not entirely new; he attends a K-8 school that houses middle schoolers in a building next to the elementary school. The two schools have the same principal, and both are A+ schools. They are separate but together, if that makes sense.

From the kitchen...my daughter A cooked today. She made a three cheese risotto and fried chicken. She'd never made risotto before. She was very critical of it, but it was pretty good. She needs to tweek the cooking time a bit, but otherwise it was quite tasty.

I am reading...The Affectionate Adversary. It's a story set in the 1800's, very much in the style of Jane Austen. I'm enjoying it. I'm also still reading through the Psalms.

On my mind...a new school year, and my two oldest children gone from the nest.

Around the house...I still haven't cleaned the bathrooms. I got tons of stuff done yesterday but couldn't get everything on my list. Today was my daughter's dermatologist appointment which took waaaay too long. I'll try to get it done tomorrow.

One of my favorite things...having someone else cook for me!

A few plans for the rest of the week...orientation for middle school and an Awana leaders meeting tomorrow,. E's friend is coming over on Thursday to have some play time. Church on Sunday.

Wanna join in the fun? Visit Peggy at the Simple Woman's Daybook. God bless.

Move It Mondays

Good Monday morning to everyone! I have lots to do today, and I'm fighting off a headache I've had since yesterday. I'll have to try and take things one step at a time and not try to get everything done if I can't. Here's my to-do list for today:

*Clean bathrooms

*Vacuum floors

*Mop

Our dog Molly is going through her cycle, which means extra cleaning needs to be done. She's being very good though, and for that I'm thankful. It means more work, but she's such a good dog, she's definitely worth it!

Move it Mondays is hosted by Kristilea at In The Lord's Path. Have a blessed week.

Observing My Senses

For Today, August 6, 2011...

I am seeing...the sun streaming through the windows, the trees perfectly still. It's most like gonna be another scorcher.

I am feeling...sadness. My son is gone, and my daughter will be leaving soon.

I am hearing...the ticking of the clock.

I am smelling...Pillsbury Grands just out of the oven.

I am tasting...toothpaste and mouthwash. Haven't eaten anything yet.

It just takes a moment to observe your surroundings. Won't you join me?

Five Question Friday

I haven't done my Five Questions in a while, since we were out of town. I'm so glad to be able to get back to this meme, it's lots of fun! Here we go:

1. Do you have siblings and are you close with them?

I have 2 younger sisters and a younger brother. None of them live nearby. I'm very close to my one sister, who is 5 years younger than me.

2. Would you rather be slightly UNDER weight or slightly OVER weight?

I'm of the belief that none of these options is healthy, but I think I'd rather be slightly over weight. I can purpose to lose the weight and get back to healthy eating fairly easily when I go over my goal weight. If I'm under weight, I get carried away trying to gain again and then go over. That seesaw effect is worse on the body than just being under or over weight.

3. What's your favorite State Fair food to splurge on?

Here in South Florida the favorite would be roasted corn on the cob. Oh. My. Word. That is just so sweet and delicious! If I were in NY it would be caramel apples. I looked forward to the fall in NY because the teachers would make jelly and caramel

apples for the class. Yum!

4. What are your thoughts on your kid(s) going to school in a few weeks?

I can't say I'm excited about it. I'm gonna miss my older kids who've moved to Central Florida, and then having my little one in school as well...it's gonna get really lonely. :(

5. Pool or Ocean?

I have to say ocean. I love the smells of the sea and the rhythm of the waves. I'm not a big fan of chlorine. Besides, if someone pees in the ocean, there's less chance of me swimming in it. :P

Okay, now it's your turn. Visit Mama M at My Little Life and post your own answers to Five Question Friday. Have a blessed weekend!

Why I Love Mike Huckabee

"People have said it was insensitive of the President to hold a lavish fundraiser when Americans can’t find jobs or scrape together enough money to pay their mortgages...but in his defense…it does take a lot of campaign ad money to convince 14 million unemployed people the economy has turned the corner and is back to creating jobs!" - From Mike Huckabee's Facebook page. Tell it like it is Mr. Huckabee!

The Simple Woman's Daybook

For Today, August 3, 2011...

Outside my window...the skies are turning grey again. It gets dark in the afternoons, and it looks like we'll get a ton of rain, then all we get is a quick, light shower. We need rain badly. The heat and humidity leave me feeling breathless.

I am thinking...about my son, who is by himself in Central Florida. The rest of us came home on Monday to get more stuff packed and put away.

I am thankful for...the grocery store chain that transferred my son to Central Florida and got him into a really big, really busy store. I'm praying he meets people and begins to feel at home there.

I am going...to pick up my nephew for a sleepover once he finishes a project he's working on.

I am wearing...a grey tank top, faded pink bermuda shorts and white flip-flops. It's been a cleaning frenzy since we got back home.

I am praying...for several friends, for my children, and for strength in these changing times.

I am currently...done cleaning everything except the living room.

From the learning rooms...we found out today that August 22nd is the first day of middle school for E. It also happens to be the first day of my daughter's senior year of college. How time flies.

From the kitchen...we had ground beef empanadas for lunch, and rice with beef for dinner.

I am reading...Psalms still. I read Psalm 77 today. I also finished a couple of Nookbooks while in Central Florida. I hope to start another one soon, after I'm caught up with the house work.

On my mind...so many changes in such short time.

Around the house...I finished cleaning the boy's room this morning. R took all his stuff to his new place, and I organized the room for E. I cried during a good portion of it.

One of my favorite things...a good book on a rainy day.

A few plans for the rest of the week...I need to finish getting things cleaned. We were gone for 3 weeks, and the house looked and smelled abandoned. Maybe we'll catch a movie tomorrow.

Wanna join in the fun? Visit Peggy at the Simple Woman's Daybook. God bless.

Move It Mondays

Good Monday morning to all. I will be doing a lot of moving today, because our plan is to drive back to South Florida this afternoon. That means we need to get a list of things taken care of first. Here is my to-do list before traveling:

*Do 2 loads of laundry

*Finish packing

*Take A to get her parking permit from school

*Take A to get a new bank account opened (the bank we use is not local)

*Get the internet back home switched from R's name to mine

I'm thankful to God that the apartment is well set up. My kids can live here the way it is right now and be completely comfortable. Missing them is going to be the hardest part, but I pray the Lord will give me strength to get through this new season of life.

Move it Mondays is hosted by Kristilea at In The Lord's Path. Have a blessed week.