The Simple Woman’s Daybook
Mar 23rd, 2010 by Tana
Outside my window…the sun is shining and the wind is blowing softly. A robin is hunting for worms underneath the neighbor’s tree.
I am thinking…how wonderful it is to slow down for a week while we enjoy Spring Break.
I am thankful for…another year which my Creator has granted me.
From the learning rooms…we are reading Benjamin Franklin by Ingri and Edgar Parin D’Aulaire during our break.
From the kitchen…Cheese Enchiladas for supper last night. Secret ingredient? Colby Jack cheese. It melts perfectly. I’m picky about that with my cheese enchiladas. Even restaurants don’t always please me.
I am wearing…my Birks that I bought when Ben was a baby. I had them resoled recently, so I should be wearing them for another six years, right?
I am creating…a sweater for myself. Take 3 on this one, but I swear I’m going to finish it this time. Gauge and I finally have an understanding on this one.
I am going…to work on planning my garden today. This book is set to arrive in about an hour (via amazon.com), and later this week when we go to town, I want to buy seeds.
I am reading…How We Die by Sherwin B. Nuland. It goes back to the library tomorrow. I am almost done. Next on the list, Intensive Care: A Doctor’s Journal by John F. Murray, M.D. Just finished Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe: I read a lot of missionary stories about African tribes when I was a kid – very interesting to read a story from the perspective of the people rather than the missionary.
I am hoping…the weather will get warmer and warmer and warmer. We are so ready to spend time outdoors again.
I am hearing…the sound of my boys playing cheerfully downstairs and Caroline cooing as she wakes up.
Around the house…toys are strewn everywhere. Time for the boys to go outside.
One of my favorite things…my iPod. Public radio is campaigning this week, so I’ve been listening to some old favorites on my iPod instead.
A few plans for the rest of the week: to celebrate my birthday this week, I am making all of my favorite foods. In fact, this may continue on into next week before I get everything on my list made. For lunch today: Hot Spinach & Artichoke Dip. Mmmmm, my favorite!
Finally, a favorite picture:
Simple Woman’s Daybook inspired by http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/
I just read an article in Mother Earth News about gardening directly in soil bags. I’m fascinated and plan on trying it! Here it is if you’re interested…
http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/start-a-quick-and-easy-food-garden.aspx