A Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY
Outside my window...I had a late night last night, so I haven't even made it out of bed yet. Well...except to stumble to the coffee pot. We went to my sister's house to pick up a signed copy of her new cookbook. Jessica is giving it to her in-laws to be as an intro to our family. The book has family recipes as well as family history interwoven throughout.


I am thinking...about my plans for Christmas. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. We'll be opening gifts with Jess and Joey before heading to Church. After Church we'll enjoy our traditional Gumbo Supper with Potato Salad, Green Salad, rolls and Pannetone Bread Pudding with Buttermilk Sauce.

I am thankful for...Neil's new job. Even though it causes our family to be separated, I realize how God's hand is in this job. In a bad economy, we were very blessed that he was only out of work one month.

From the learning rooms...(if this applies)I'm no longer homeschooling as all of my children are now in college, but learning is still occurring. I'm working on an Intro to Computers book. It's time I moved beyond e-mail and word processing.

From the kitchen...I'll soon be up to grind wheat for bread and begin preps for tomorrows dinner. Today will be a simple food day.

I am wearing...I'm still in my jammies. Quite decadent for me.

I am creating...Christmas stockings. It's not going to be ready for this year, but hopefully it will be ready for our first Christmas in Kansas.

I am going...to run to the stores to purchase the cake pans for Jessica's wedding. Rachel wants to make the topsy turvy cake for her so I want to get them while I have a 50% off coupon.

I am reading...Wedding Planning for Dummies. http://www.amazon.com/Wedding-Planning-Dummies-Second-Marcy/dp/0764556851/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1292998090&sr=1-1
Even though this is my second daughter to marry, I am finding this book helpful. We are not wealthy by any means. This is a budget wedding. This wedding will not cost anywhere near the median wedding cost in the US, but we want it to be a special day for our daughter.

I am hoping...For a peaceful, prayerful Christmas season. We have much to give thanks for. I am very blessed to have a wonderful family that continues to grow. We have many hopes for the near and distant future and are currently laying them at the feet of God for His divine guidance.


I am hearing...quiet. Neil and the kids have run out to get replacement phones for Jess and Logan.

Around the house...a little packing, a little purging, is happening as we slowly prepare for our big move back to Kansas.

One of my favorite things...is to enjoy quiet time with my family. This time is precious because my children will not be coming to Kansas with us in the near future. Their lives are here, for now.

A few plans for the rest of the week: It's Christmas week, so it's all about time together as a family. This year and next will be very eventful. We want to enjoy time with our entire family, both immediate and extended.

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