The Simple Woman's Daybook

Outside my window....rain.  Rain, rain, and more rain.  Feels almost like home and yet I am craving golden sunshine to drive away my desires to hibernate under a blanket all day. 

I am thinking...about my classroom, ways to make it a cozy, warm homelike learning environment that whispers, "come, unfurl the mysteries I hold here."

I am thankful for...hope.  Hope that things might get better and more secure soon. Hope that God has a place planned for Bob and a place planned for me and a place for us to build wonderful new relationships. 

I am wearing...double lined navy blue Nike pants and a white long sleeved shirt that echoes the outdoors and "winter wonderland" and written all over it and tiny snowflakes.

I am remembering...my trip to visit my aunt and grandma in Vegas, when my mom and I drove straight through, very delirious, and were greeted by the hot sun.  I am remembering tank top dresses and vacation condos and laughter.  And the sun, did I mention that?

I am going...to a training class for childcare licensing in the state of Texas tomorrow.  I am excited that when it is over, I will have some sort of time line for when I can open my home for children to come learn with Emily and Noah. 

I am currently reading..."Designs for Living and Learning," which totally excites me (I know, I'm such a teacher).

On my mind...Lost, which I'm about to watch with hubby. Unlike the rest of the world, I'm only on Season 2.  I can't believe Shannon got shot and Walt got taken and Sawyer is being a bad boy, again.  But I'm so hooked. 

Noticing that...I've walked 130 miles and cut portion sizes and have not dropped one size yet.  It can get a little de-motivating if I don't remember how good I feel after I work out and tell myself, if I'm going to be fluffy, at least I can feel good.

I am pondering...the lyrics to David Crowder Band's "How He Loves."

From the kitchen...biscotti and decaf chai latte.  I have developed a recent madness for both. 

Around the house...piles of folded laundry that hasn't made it into drawers and closets yet.  This is common around the Ford house.  So is, "Mom, I can't find any socks."

One of my favorite things...heat.  Hot shower, clothes fresh out of the dryer, puff of hot air from the oven, warm blankets, sweaters, beanies, socks, scarves....just delicious.
From my photos: Jadyn's chalk drawing of a cat.  My favorite piece of art right now.  :-)

Breathe in the simple moments.