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Outside my window… the night is cool, the breezes blowing, and fall is on its way
I am thinking… friends are lovely people to have in your life.
From the learning rooms… We took the day off. It’s Teresa Lloyd Day.
I am thankful for… my sons. I’m so glad I was wrong about having boys.
From the kitchen… hamburgers and peas. Interesting but tasty combination.
I am wearing … jeans and “This is my happy face” t-shirt.
I am reading… Emma by Jane Austen
I am hoping… my book keeps climbing on Authonomy. I am number four on the weekly chart as of the minute I typed this.
I am creating… a nice clean living room. It’s been too long. (An hour is too long, but that’s beside the point)
I am praying… for friends in turmoil.
Around the house… I need to make some changes. Cosmetic ones. In the dirt removal variety.
One of my favorite things… writing a new book when I’m tired of working on the old ones.
A few plans for the rest of the week… E.D.I.T.I.N.G
A picture to share… I took another one of my teeth. I’ll try to find it.
Outside my window… the Santa Anas are blowing. I love them.
I am thinking… “is it time to go back to bed yet?”
From the learning rooms… We’re doing multiplication flash cards and checking assignment sheets.
I am thankful for… a house to clean in order to get a good workout.
From the kitchen… I think I better find something to defrost!
I am wearing … gray exercise pants and a purple oversized knit top.
I am reading… Belinda by Maria Edgeworth
I am hoping… I get some oomph– soon.
I am creating… an outfit to play with a pattern. It’s cute, but it’ll be a “prototype”. I might sell it at a discount because it doesn’t fit anyone here and has small errors that make it unable to be sold as a “quality” item.
I am praying… for wisdom and strength.
Around the house… There’s a whole lotta cleaning goin’ on.
One of my favorite things… a weekend with my husband.
A few plans for the rest of the week… E.D.I.T.I.N.G
A picture to share… I’ll have to think of it.
Outside my window… the road is torn up and a new one is coming!
I am thinking… about all the work ahead of me in editing my book.
From the learning rooms… I’m almost ready for Wednesday’s First Day of School
I am thankful for… almost five years with a delightful Lorna
From the kitchen… I’m avoiding it at all costs…
I am wearing … knit tan crops and a red shirt
I am reading… Beneath the Cloak… as I edit… and edit… and edit…
I am hoping… I can budget better this month.
I am creating… an outfit for sale. I can’t wait to get it done.
I am praying… for a family in turmoil.
Around the house… I’m trying to get on a more secure footing.
One of my favorite things… having things that are nice… and stay that way.
A few plans for the rest of the week… friends over for Lorna’s party, editing, and finishing projects.
A picture to share… I had to post Lorna’s little ballet outfit…
Outside my window… the skies are clear, the wind is blowing smoke away from our valley, and they’re tearing up the road to give us a nice new one!
I am thinking… about injuries to give my character… stitches in the head? Broken arm? hit by a car?
From the learning rooms… I have all of Nolan’s assignment sheets done and I’m about to start an English Lit class myself!
I am thankful for… an abundance of things so that I can get rid of lots guilt free!
From the kitchen… I’m thinking about white tie dinner… yeah… that sounds GOOD.
I am wearing … dirty stinky clothes that will go in the laundry as soon as I take my shower! Then I’ll be wearing cropped jeans and a white blouse
I am reading… You Were Born for This by Bruce Wilkerson. Look for a book review soon!
I am hoping… that the dentist can help my bone issue on Friday!
I am creating… A carrying bag for my new Sizzix Big Shot!!!
I am praying… for a very productive week and for wisdom in decisions.
Around the house… I’m catching up from last week’s workout debacle.
One of my favorite things… a bedroom that is a haven.
A few plans for the rest of the week… if I do nothing else, I will go and let them torture my gums.
A picture to share… I had Ethan to take a picture of the torn up road.
Outside my window… the sun is shining, it’ s only 95 degrees, and there’s a soft breeze that makes it feel a little like fall… but just a little.
I am thinking… and debating about a coffee table in my living room.
From the learning rooms… I just bought more science, need to buy more grammar, and am planning Lorna’s math.
I am thankful for… weight loss… no matter how small.
From the kitchen… we’re having pepper steak.
I am wearing … black crops and a teal gathered neck t-shirt.
I am reading… Knit for Love- a book I intend to review tomorrow.
I am hoping… that I can have one thing listed in my Etsy by the end of the week. (deja vu?)
I am creating… collages for my wall and Christmas gifts for my parents.
I am praying… for women everywhere dealing with the terror that comes from domestic violence and thanking the Lord that my husband has the self-control to restrain his anger that I’m sure he feels from time to time.
Around the house… I am upping the work to include ironing. Praise the Lord for ironing!
One of my favorite things… a scale that reads smaller than last week.
A few plans for the rest of the week… Quest tests, assignment sheets, and cloth/quilted checkerboard.
A picture to share… pages from the gift I’m doing for my parents. This is today’s work…
Outside my window… the rest of the town is back to school, but I’ve decided to wait for the Tuesday after Labor Day.
I am thinking… the sounds of children playing are pretty spweet.
From the learning rooms… I’m working hard to get us ready to start on the 8th.
I am thankful for… a wonderful husband who helps me with my crazy projects. My headboard looks so nice!
From the kitchen… Potatoes, carrots, and roast for dinner.
I am wearing … pj’s. As soon as I’m done here, I’ll get up and get dressed. Probably cropped jeans and a “This Is My Happy Face” t-shirt.
I am reading… When You Rise Up by R.C. Sproul Jr. I love to read this to encourage me before the start of a new year.
I am hoping… that I can have one thing listed in my Etsy by the end of the week.
I am creating… accessories for my bedroom. I like them!
I am praying… for success in my housekeeping workout endeavors.
Around the house… the rooms are clean the work is staying done, and I’m loving it.
One of my favorite things… Jenna. Her helpfulness, sweet attitude even when she’s less than thrilled, and beautiful smile makes the heart glad… kind of like merry medicine.
A few plans for the rest of the week… housewife workouts, school prep, Etsy design, and a blog or three.
A picture to share… My new headboard runner!
Outside my window… the sun is shining, the wind is still, and the temperature is still fairly mild for mid-August.
I am thinking… a new living room look might be nice.
From the learning rooms… this is crunch time. Must. Get. Assignment sheets. Done.
I am thankful for… children who can help when I don’t feel up to doing things.
From the kitchen… Fajitas and spanish rice.
I am wearing … Dirty knit capris and a teal top. Once I’m done arranging and cleaning, we’ll move along to something else.
I am reading… On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness… much more interesting than last week!
I am hoping… that I’ll love this new arrangement of my living room.
I am creating… a haven in my living room again.
I am praying… with thankfulness for all my blessings. I am so richly blessed.
Around the house… I am rearranging and doing some deep cleaning. I’m using my new steam mop too!
One of my favorite things… Ethan’s amazing insight and perceptions of things. He never ceases to amaze me.
A few plans for the rest of the week… maybe painting the headboard, definitely sanding the pew, scrubbing some walls and touching up paint… and putting SOMETHING in Etsy this week.
A picture to share… My new living room arrangement…
Outside my window… the stars are twinkling somewhere over those clouds… the weather is cool (for August in the desert!)… and all is right in Ridgecrest.
I am thinking… that PMS at 39 is just not so fun. Determined to get a grip on self by the time I wake up tomorrow. Lord Help!
From the learning rooms… Nolan keeps badgering me for assignment sheets. I made two subjects worth!!!
I am thankful for… five thousand unedited and categorized pictures for me to sort for scrapbooking purposes.
From the kitchen… Beef Stroganoff made by Kevin. It was delightful and I could chew it. Andra, the darling child, made berry cobbler. MMMMMM
I am wearing … My favorite blue and white pj’s with the satin cuffs.
I am reading… On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness… so far, sheer torture.
I am hoping… for success in my sewing endeavors so I can help pay for my dental work! Wouldn’t that be cool!
I am creating… Christmas presents! I’ve been finding really cool ones! Oh, and grocery store bags. Braelyn will be so pleased.
I am praying… for consistency in areas I want to improve.
Around the house… I am working on reassigning homes to wandering objects, evicting things that need to move on to greener pastures, and planning my new bathroom.
One of my favorite things… Stephen’s smile. I get to see it almost every day and it never ceases to charm me.
A few plans for the rest of the week… another edited chapter of Aggie, a few more chapters in BTC, a “book signing” tomorrow at Nicoletti’s, and somehow get started on that headboard!
A picture to share… I’ll think of one tomorrow. Too. Tired.
Outside my window… there is a ton of mess from fixing the windows and tearing off the siding. Must. Clean. Yards.
I am thinking… that it’s going to be nice to be able to sleep without my teeth tomorrow night.
From the learning rooms… Jenna found her grammar book.
I am thankful for… modern dentistry… with the exception of sandpaper stuff that makes the dentures fit better but rubs the inside of your mouth raw.
From the kitchen… I ate some rice business… I sort of chewed it. I also had a donut, but not from my own kitchen.
I am wearing … khaki crops and a black sleeveless top.
I am reading… Aggie all over again as I do the first rough edit/polish.
I am hoping… that the lethargy I have will abate soon. My brain wants me to WORK.
I am creating… adorable clothes for my girls which you can see on my Eclectivity blog.
I am praying… for wisdom in frugality without scrimpiness in order to bless my husband in paying for the permanent dentures before the comes. I want to manage to live abundantly while being frugal enough to accomplish this. Christmas might make it tough.
Around the house… I can’t see the floor for the mess. Time to call the kids in. Yep. Sure is.
One of my favorite things… blessing people. Time to learn to do it “free”.
A few plans for the rest of the week… reclaim my home and routines. Finish a few projects, edit a book, and relax a bit.
A picture to share… Me and my new choppers. (Will post when I get in there to take a pic. I’ve gone from looking like my mother to looking like my dad’s mother! Hee hee. At least it’s a little familiar!
Outside my window… it’s a beautiful but hot and humid day for my birthday.
I am thinking… of all the things I need to do before I go out of town tonight.
From the learning rooms… not much is being learned.
I am thankful for… my beautiful sewing nook. It’s just so pretty!
From the kitchen… I’m having The Outback for dinner… the kids can have red beans. (name that movie girls!)
I am wearing … denim cropped jeans and a blue cowl necked sleeveless shirt.
I am reading… A blog about living today as if we were in the 50’s. Very stimulating and thought provoking.
I am hoping… that I’ll be glad I’ve put myself through this torture once the teeth are in!
I am creating… CD sleeves.
I am praying… for wisdom for the oral surgeon and speed to our wheels as we drive home tomorrow.
Around the house… Rob is fixing the stucco around my doors and windows! YES!
One of my favorite things… singing. I love to sing.
A few plans for the rest of the week… recuperate and get used to having lots of teeth.
A picture to share… the old and the older… house wise we’re going from the siding back to stucco… how it was when we bought it.
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