A Simple Woman's Daybook ~ January 13 ~

For Today
Monday, January 13
Outside My Window ....
I awoke this morning by the beautiful song of a bird on my bedroom windowsill. I couldn't help but think that this must be the most wonderful way to begin a day.

I am thinking....
of how quickly time seems to pass for me these days,
and how I need to cherish every small moment.

I am thankful for....
a warm stove and the pop of bubbling soup on top.

From the kitchen....
its biscuits and gravy for breakfast and split pea soup for supper.

I am wearing....
I quickly pulled on a pair of my son's jogging pants this morning to warm my legs. I like "pretty" so I usually don't wear these things but my practical side won since I'm trying to get my laundry all hung out on the line today.
I did, however, cover them with the prettiest vintage flowery yellow apron trimmed in yellow rick rack ... so I still feel pretty.

I am creating....
Well I am actually finishing up many unfinished projects and trying (oh so hard) to keep my mind from wandering to all the new sewing projects that I want to begin.
Okay ... in all honesty, in a moment of weakness I actually did order all the Sip of Summer fabric for a Chubby Chicks quilt ~ but I plan to begin only after all these others are done, of course!

I am going....
to stay at home this week. So many things today to accomplish that there's no time for running around. I'm getting so spoiled by having Jeffrey & Jase pick up all the things I need while they're in town.

I am reading....
through all my quilting books at night before bed.

I am hoping....
that I can find the balance I need in my life once my classes begin tomorrow. I love learning and feel so blessed for the opportunity to complete my education but I treasure my simple life and realize that I can't put off those joys until another day.
Once gone, those moments can't be recaptured.

I am hearing....
Luke (15) attempting to convince Colton (12) that his life would be completely boring and uneventful if Luke didn't tease him as much as he does. LOL Boys!

Around the house...
The day is promising to be sunny and temperatures might just get to a balmy 50 degrees so I've got three loads of laundry hanging on the line and two more waiting their turn to blow in the breeze.
As well, the tiller repairman is on his way to get my favorite piece of equipment running smoothly. Jeff & I are hoping to expand our small garden this year.

One of my favorite things....
Seed catalogs!
And one of my very favorites is Abundant Life Seed Company. It's like getting a mini lesson in gardening with a summary of each herb and vegetable including when to plant, how to fertilize organically, soil type ... just about everything you need to know to grow successfully. Love it!

A scripture thought....
Genesis 1:11
"And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree...!"

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week....
Putting up more wood for this winter and next, more catching up on my list of things to do, beginning the spring semester, enjoying school with the boys and maybe getting outdoors a bit more as temperatures begin to climb.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

The boys and I made our gingerbread children last night ... now it may seem like I'm a little behind, but I usually don't get around to making them until July so I'm actually ahead of myself this year!.

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With joy,
Lea