The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY Monday June 8, 2009...

Outside My Window...It is sunny and green. I can see the horses in the run waiting for us to give them hay and feed.

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I am thinking...I really need to start messing with Daisy. (Daisy is our mini Jersey heifer who is going to have her first calf in September) She has not had as much human interaction as our other dairy cows. If I don't start getting her comfortable with me she will be a bear to milk come calving time.

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I am thankful for... a homecoming this week!!!

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From the learning rooms...portfolios are done. I need to get them signed and sent and then we can move on. The second half of the school year we hit the basics. We had less subjects but more time for read alouds and we were able to dig a little deeper. I learned less is more. This has me inspired for our upcoming year as I think about our days.

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From the kitchen...I am almost through our two weeks worth of meals. I am hooked on the book Once a Month cooking. Having our meals planned out has been a life saver while Terry has been away.

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I am wearing...a t-shirt and running shorts, my sneakers, and my bad haircut :0)

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I am creating...batches of cold tomato sauce. We have a bunch of tomatoes from the garden. I hope this will freeze well.

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I am going...no where today

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I am reading...Real Learning and Educating the Whole Hearted Child. I am refocusing myself and what I want the children's education to look like. I am officially adding another student this year.

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I am hoping...and praying for discernment as to where God wants our family.

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I am hearing...all is quiet at the moment.

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Around the house... It needs some tidying but it is not terrible.

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One of my favorite things...Popcorn, root beer floats, chips and salsa, and watching basketball with the children. Go Magic!

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A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: Boy Scouts, Orthodontist, Big grocery shopping trip, and getting Joe and Terry ready for Boy Scout camp

Here is picture thought I am sharing... Patrick's Nature Journal

 

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Comments

[Tiffany]

I love when I click on your blog and find a new post!
I love the less is more idea...I have a tendency to clutter our school day but you are right. Thanks for getting me thinking on that one.
I didn't notice your bad haircut when I saw you yesterday...it must not be as bad as you think.
I love Patrick's nature journal!!

[julie]

I love Patrick's nature journal too! (and I like your hair)

[am]

I thought your hair looked cute,very cute. Hum... are you thinking of moving? I'm just being nosey...you said you were praying for discerment about where God wants your family, so come on, like I could just let that slip by and not say anything. I'm not nearly as polite as your other readers :) and I don't actualy expect an answer, but I did have to ask. Have a happy homecoming :)

[Randi Sue]

Patrick's journal is so cute! I have always wanted my kids to have a nature journal, but it has never happened.

[Kirsten]

Thank you all for your kind comments on my hair. I still don't like it, but will live with it until I can get it reshaped.
And Miss Nosey Pants ;0) We may be moving for work. Not sure of exactly where or exactly when but it is looking like a real possibility. I have mixed emotions at the moment, so we will see!! pray for me!

[am]

...saw you in church this a.m.but didn't get a chance to say hi.I think moving is so exciting and at one point I was addicted to it, but also I know that with children at home it brings a whole other element of emotion and consideration to it. I will most definately pray for you and the family and if you do move I will miss seeing those cute little kids in mass every week. John Paul looked so cute today with his eyes peering out over your shoulder. At one point he looked up at Patrick and it was the sweetest look ever. Yes, yes, I was paying attention to the Fr. Robert too :)