Monday, December 29, 2008

A Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY...
Outside My Window...Sunshine! It's cool and crisp.
I am thinking...What a blessing it is to be able to have the windows open in late December!
I am thankful for...My husband, my kids, the end of the Christmas season. Have I mentioned I love, love, love my new job? My boss gave me a gift of $100, plus he paid me for the full day on Christmas Eve and I only had to work half the day. What a generous man! I've only been working for him for 3 weeks but I think he and I will get along just fine. In addition, he wrote in the Christmas card he gave me, "Thank you for your positive addition to our team. May God bless you and your family this Christmas and in the New Year." Hmmmm, God? Does he believe?

From the learning rooms...there's no learning going on around here! Well, maybe a little from "Life's Big Book of Lessons."

From the kitchen...hmmmmm, not. so. sure. Well, I do know that I will be hosting my 3rd, yes you read that right, my 3rd turkey dinner of this year on New Year's Eve. That's turkey and all the trimmings. uggghhh! We have LOTS of family here from Canada and my MIL wants to treat them to a turkey dinner. I guess it's good practice...insert whimpers and moaning here.

I am wearing...polka-dot pj's and a pink t-shirt...no slippers!
I am creating...an environment with less stress and more God - which equates to more peace.

I am going...to the kitchen to get my second cup of coffee.
I am reading...nothing, but I want to read "A Tree Grows In Brooklyn" maybe I'll start next week.

I am hoping...for a week of mind-renewing peace and happiness

I am hearing...the kids interacting with Dora The Explorer. It's just amazing watching them grow and learn.

Around the house...a little laundry, a little vacuuming, a little tidying-up to be done

One of my favorite things...besides the hot cup of coffee, a good book that just captivates me so much I can't put it down.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...we are hoping to get to go to Boca Raton this weekend to visit Dan's cousin.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...Katie & Sophie playing in the surf at Playa Linda beach...YESTERDAY!

5 comments:

Tiffany said...

"A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" is one of my all time favorite books. Have you ever read it before?
A third turkey dinner??? Wow, that's impressive.
Very cool about your new boss. I'm so glad that you like your job so much! God had a plan for you.

lisalou said...
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lisalou said...

Your dinner will be great! I guess I wont invite my self over for dinner....ha ha
Enjoy the company and dont stress, this is your domain! Beach pics look awesome!

Love you!

Lori said...

I've never read "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn", but it's on my list of books I want to read. I'm looking forward to hearing what you think of it.

Sue said...

Thanks girls! I'm looking forward to reading this book. No Tiff, I've never read t before, but I'm excited to hear it's one of your faves.