FOR TODAY...
Outside my window...blustery, very windy, rainy day, but the grass is showing very early signs of turning green

I am thinking...I am hoping to have a very productive day today, so need to get on it soon

I am thankful for...not being injured in a little parking lot fender bender last night.

From the learning rooms...composition, spelling, history, science, literature, and math on the schedule today

From the kitchen...chili today with bread

I am wearing...yoga pants, pink workout shirt, and gray sweatshirt

I am creating...a clean office/school room to prepare for my new computer

I am going...to get JT back on track with his piano lessons this week

I am reading...just The Love Dare (yes, still!) but I am desiring a good read for later this week when Brad is gone

I am hoping...Brad has a safe trip as he takes a few days with his friends to try and do some golfing. I am also hoping the weather is conducive for golf in Missouri

I am hearing...nothing - peace and quiet and solitude at the moment...ahhhhh.

Around the house...I'm giving myself a week to get everything back in order including the storage room. Hopefully, this time next week, the house will be in top notch shape

One of my favorite things...soup on a cold day

A few plans for the rest of the week: estimates for the van repair, new bible study with friends, church, hanging out with my kiddos while daddy is gone

Here is picture thought I am sharing...sorry, no picture today - laptop isn't up to the strain! :)

Have a blessed week!

FOR TODAY...

Outside my window...Sunny and BEAUTIFUL! 63 degrees now in the middle of the afternoon!

I am thinking...How nice it is to have a change of scenery every once in awhile

I am thankful for...a safe trip to Omaha and back again

From the learning rooms...a spring break day, so to speak - we spent some time yesterday learning about trains, and their effect on expansion to the West at the Train Depot museum yesterday

From the kitchen...macaroni and cheese for lunch; Tator tot hotdish for supper

I am wearing...exercise pants, white top, pink sweatshirt, shoes, socks

I am creating...nothing significant at the moment - although I am still working on my Food Saver frenzy :)

I am going...nowhere the rest of the day; maybe a walk if I can fit it in

I am reading...The Jewel of Gresham Green by Lawana Blackwell; a last minute grab at the library

I am hoping...we can decide on the computer purchases today as we are getting further and further behind due to work software being down here at home

I am hearing...kiddos getting ready to head back out into the sunshine

Around the house...have laundry started and general pick up and put away from weekend trip

One of my favorite things...spending time with my dh and kiddos, hands down.

A few plans for the rest of the week: meetings, school work, work, Lenten service,

Here is picture thought I am sharing...wish I had one, but with my computer down, I am not going to upload pics to a new one

Have a great week everyone!

FOR TODAY...

Outside my window...colder, dreary day with a slight bit of drizzle. Temperatures are predicted to drop with freezing rain and snow on the way. Good day to stay indoors.

I am thinking...how daylight savings time initially makes me feel "off"

I am thankful for...our furnace, which is back in working order after chugging along through a good part of the winter

From the learning rooms...lots of tests to still correct from Friday. Same items classes today minus grammar for JT as he finished that Friday - now we move to composition for remainder of the year

From the kitchen...chicken enchiladas for supper tonight

I am wearing...slippers, socks, exercise pants, white long T, gray zip up sweatshirt

I am creating...not much - in a creative slump right now as organization is at the top of the priority list again right now

I am going...to Kohl's this week to use my 30% off coupon before Wednesday

I am reading...The Scribe, by Francine Rivers. I still have the last in the Mark of the Lion series to read, but I am saving it for when I have some long stretches of time (when will that be????)

I am hoping...we can possibly pull off a quick winter getaway/hotel night yet for a change of pace around here

I am hearing...propane trucks, garbage trucks, all doing their Monday morning routine

Around the house...kids set up a mini golf course in the living room so that needs to be put away! Typical Monday chores - laundry, general clean up. I do need to vacuum as well.

One of my favorite things...my stainless steel bowls that are in the front of my rollout shelves - I never realized how many times I used them and now that they are more easily accessible, I feel like it is one of life's little pleasures! Simple organization goes a long way!

A few plans for the rest of the week: Kohl's, church, meetings for Brad

Here is picture thought I am sharing...This girl LOVES her daddy!

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FOR TODAY...

Outside my window...Yet another cold morning - the temperature is around 10 degrees, but we're hoping to push 25 today

I am thinking...about how slow this computer is running this morning, and how spoiled I am when it is fast

I am thankful for...the opportunity to do some work at home with my husband so he doesn't have to do all the things we do at his office away from us

From the learning rooms...man, I think we are closing in on the end of grammar, usage, and mechanics so we can move into composition. History test today.

From the kitchen...Hamburgers tonight but I think we will be making them with George Foreman rather than Mr. Outdoor Barbeque

I am wearing...slippers, socks, black yoga pants (I don't do yoga, just like the pants), long sleeved white T, gray zip up sweatshirt, and I'm going to have to get one more layer b/c I am still cold

I am creating...a plan for VBS this summer; can't believe we are working on those details already!

I am going...to prayer meeting tonight, church school board meeting Tuesday, church Wed, VBS meeting Friday, (there has to be something on Thursday too just to keep the pattern going)

I am reading...about to start the last in the Mark of the Lion series, but I have a busy week so am putting it off

I am hoping...it warms up and we all thaw out pretty soon

I am hearing...my computer fan running hard (seems like that is the same answer each week) and the beginnings of some stirrings around the house

Around the house...Lots of laundry and clean up to do this week; you can tell we were indoors most of the weekend

One of my favorite things...my slippers, my warm, snuggly, soft bathrobe, and Saturday mornings to lounge in them both (which we didn't have this week so I miss it!)

A few plans for the rest of the week: Attending meetings, payroll, working around the house and at the office, lovin' on my spouse and kiddos

Here is picture thought I am sharing...The winter view from our front porch Have a blessed week everyone!

FOR TODAY...

Outside my window...Cool, crisp morning - only 9 degrees. Going to warm up this week to (hopefully) 48 degrees! Spring is just around the corner!

I am thinking...of how Mondays always seem to be the craziest day of the week, filled with promise for productive days

I am thankful for...a husband who is a chiropractor as my neck is really stuck this morning on one side! Too bad I have to wait until he comes home to have it taken care of!

From the learning rooms...spelling test that we didn't get to on Friday is first on the agenda. Science and history are on the list today along with the rest of our core subjects. Need to get TJ's story completed that she is writing as well

From the kitchen...pulled pork sandwiches and french onion soup for supper - that's as far ahead as I am at this point!

I am wearing...typical Monday uniform: slippers, socks, exercise pants, long sleeve top, black pullover

I am creating...PILES. Piles and piles of stuff that needs to be put away - I am trying to reorganize my desk with work vs school stuff. Also, starting the process of organizing VBS for the summer with a whole new idea, so that needs to be created as well

I am going...nowhere today! I think my Monday will be completely spent within these fine walls I call home

I am reading...Well, I finished book two in the Mark of the Lion series - AWESOME!!! Now, I have book three available, but have some other ones that are due before it. Might start The Prophet by Francine Rivers first.

I am hoping...that we can get through our science lesson today without litmus paper b/c I don't have any! Also hoping for clear, God-led direction in regards to our VBS program

I am hearing...JT reading things to me. To be honest, I am hearing "blah, blah, blah" even though he is reading joke after joke. Is that bad? :)

Around the house... Operation organization needs to be revamped and revived! Actually, it's not too out of hand, but it needs a little attention. The basement has two tents and an air mattress up still from our weekend "camp IN".

One of my favorite things...how come coffee always comes to mind first? :) A nice roaring fire and a good book

A few plans for the rest of the week: Ash Wednesday, Marriage conference on Saturday, VBS meeting, work meeting Thursday - wow, the week is filling up

Here is picture thought I am sharing...



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FOR TODAY...

Outside my window...Hazy, sunny day that may reach 40 degrees, but the wind is strong

I am thinking...of many things today, mind is swirling with decisions and items that need to be accomplished

I am thankful for...the wonderful gifts God has given me with my husband and children; They are incredible and I never could have dreamed of marrying someone likehim

From the learning rooms...off to a slow start this Monday, but we'll make it up - we're not off like everyone else today!

From the kitchen...tator tot hotdish for supper; plans need to be made for the rest of the week

I am wearing...my most comfy jeans, slippers, wool socks, white ribbed turtleneck and a flannel shirt over the top

I am creating...our lesson plans for the week

I am going...nowhere in particular this week, maybe a bit of shopping with Brad for a few things, also to the office on Tuesday

I am reading...a new book by Karen Kingsbury, but the title escapses me (and I'm too lazy to head upstairs to see what it is)...I finished the first book in the Mark of the Lion series and have to get the second one pronto. OH MY! That is a good book!

I am hoping...I can resolve some inner "issues" that I am struggling with right now;

I am hearing...nothing but my computer fan and the furnace as my two oldest have disappeared from the teaching arms of their mother! :)

Around the house...kids' rooms finished and vacuumed today, need to clean the kitchen wood floors as well

One of my favorite things...hitting the snooze alarm and snuggling in with my dh :)

A few plans for the rest of the week: Starting TJ on piano lessons, errands, work, VBS planning meeting, church activities, dinner out on Saturday with church members

Here is picture thought I am sharing... This past fall, we had corn stalks - not leaves!

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FOR TODAY...

Outside my window...rainy, dreary day - all I want to do is curl up with a good book so I could snooze and lounge the day away

I am thinking...how this time of year is not my favorite, as I am very antsy for spring and the fresh color of green to bless the land

I am thankful for...a mom who is gently prodding me to follow through with some educational testing for my oldest son

From the learning rooms...TJ is going to learn how to use the "widgets" section of an online program today as she loves to put inventions together. That will keep her entertained and learning while the older two plug away

From the kitchen...have chicken breasts thawing for something???

I am wearing...slippers, wool socks, jeans, blue shirt with a flannel shirt over the top

I am creating...a list of dictation my dh needs to get done before I can send out some billing

I am going...to hopefully get a menu planned for the week so I can get to the store and use our money in the best way

I am reading...The first book in Francine Rivers Mark of the Lion series, and I'm still working on The Love Dare

I am hoping...for a light dusting of snow to cover all the bare, brown earth

I am hearing...JT teaching TJ how to use the widgets program

Around the house...seems like our "Mission Organization" has fallen slightly by the wayside - I'd like to get the kids back on track and keep our house in better order...at the very least, I'd like to get the storage room back to its normal state

One of my favorite things...a big bowl of steaming, hot, flavorful soup - I could eat soup every day!

A few plans for the rest of the week: Church meeting tonight, Wednesday noon presentation, church activities Wed night, a focus group meeting Thursday, cookies to bake for Valentine's Day, and something???? for Saturday, but not sure what it will be yet

Here is picture thought I am sharing... This picture reminds me each time of God's light leading the way through a dark world!

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FOR TODAY...

Outside my window...Cloudy day, but happy it is not so cold. 20 degrees feels like springtime around here

I am thinking...what a blessing it is to be able to stay home with my kids and teach them in our home

I am thankful for...my dh who gets up and goes to work every day, manages the finances, is active in our church, and leads a godly life to be an example for his family and everyone he encounters

From the learning rooms...JT is taking a math test, JD is rushing through his work as he has computer on the brain, TJ is at my beck and call to start whenever we can get her going

From the kitchen...need to make a menu plan for the week. I did really well over the weekend cooking meatloaf, chicken and rice, but now I need to plan for the week. I think I will do beef stew and crusty bread or a different soup tonight

I am wearing...wool socks, jeans, long sleeve white tee and flannel shirt

I am creating...lesson plans for the week and trying to get a calendar for all of our activities updated

I am going...to the dreaded Walmart to take back a few things and get some necessities; We're getting a Kohl's and Target on this side of town in the next year and I can't wait!!

I am reading...nothing right now. My attention span has been poor and I haven't been able to focus on some of the library books I have checked out. Just too many other things to do that I haven't been able to enjoy reading

I am hoping...to continue to keep on top of the organization around this house - seems like it is a continual battle with us here all day and one project always leads to another!

I am hearing...TJ chattering about her birthday party for her stuffed bear, JD humming as he does math problems and JT humming his way through a math problem as well. The low grade noise is all over the place.

Around the house...I need to find a final resting place for the rest of the Christmas gifts that are still in our living room. We've been playing the games frequently and they need to get a special home where we'll still get them out. I find if they are easily accessible, we play them more often.

One of my favorite things...my prayer shawl and my cup of coffee with my bible in hand

A few plans for the rest of the week: payroll, statements at the office, general cleaning around the house, choir for kids, final prep for Discovery workshop at church if we get a few more people

Here is picture thought I am sharing...
Special cousins together at Christmas...

I hope you all have a blessed week!

FOR TODAY...

Outside my window...not quite sunny with a wicked cold front and wind coming through later today

I am thinking...that this will be a full day of school and I'm trusting it will be quite productive

I am thankful for...a chance to catch up on sleep and that we all have been extremely healthy this winter thus far

From the learning rooms...still yet to get the ball rolling this morning, but we will do all subjects today

From the kitchen...thai chicken perhaps for supper? Have some chicken in the fridge that has to be used; Will also back chocolate chip cookies as the butter is out and ready to be used

I am wearing...slippers, socks, yoga pants, long sleeve white top and pullover black sweatshirt

I am creating...not much - getting ready for the start of two new bible studies this week that we are teaching

I am going...probably to the store later today so we can nestle in for the next few days

I am reading...Rachel Ray's magazine to get some fresh ideas

I am hoping...that today goes smootly, that I can balance school with work and home activities

I am hearing...the shower run as Brad gets ready for a late start today

Around the house...finish re-organizing the storage room now that all the Christmas decorations are put away

One of my favorite things...a well thought out day with everything planned for school - unfortunately, that's not how today is thus far!

A few plans for the rest of the week: clean TJ's and JD's room again as they have gotten a bit out of hand, family meeting, master calendar for January, deal with work computer issue, spend daily time with the Lord

Here is picture thought I am sharing...


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