The Simple Woman's Daybook~February 23rd Edition

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FOR TODAY – February 23nd, 2010

Outside my Window….sleet, snow flurries, and wet slop on the ground. None of it's going to stick, at least where we are, just lots of mud. I'll be glad when the sun's back. :)

Thinking…about what the list I need to make for all the spring cleaning we need to do around here. There will be lots that needs to be done this year, and I don't want to forget something.

Thankful for…that my hubby made it home safely from work tonight, with the weather so nasty.

From the kitchen…chicken in the chips (a mix of cut-up cooked chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, salsa, chipotle corn chips and mexican cheese mix), baked in the oven, spanish rice and cornbread.

Faith and learning…CCE classes continue, with both of my children loving every minute of them. Our school here at home is humming along, after being in a huge slump. I am seriously thinking of changing my daughter's math program though, as this one is just not working out for her.

Creating…lovely Lenten journals being made by my children.

Planning…our ongoing de-cluttering, laundry, school, and as mentioned above, spring cleaning.

Wearing…denim capri pants, short-sleeved striped knit shirt, and my slippers.

Reading…The Private World of Tasha Tudor by Tasha Tudor, Richard Brown & Barbara Werden

Praying…we have so many friends, here and online, in need of our prayers. Our own prayer needs are for our septic system to continue to behave, and for a long-awaited promotion at work to happen for my hubby.

Hearing…the sounds of my daughter in the kitchen, putting the finishing touches on our dinner for tonight. What a blessing it is, to have such a great helper!

Around the house…de-cluttering is continuing, and we are looking toward spring, and all the work needing to be done, both inside and outside the house. We can't wait though, as we have grown tired of the dreary cold.

One of my favorite things…is starting to see the trees outside starting to bud, and the birds all starting to get busy, despite the occasional cold day. We'll have spring starting in earnest within the next couple of weeks.

Here’s a picture thought I am sharing with you…
A good bit of the men who participated in the men's ACTS Retreat that our church had this past Thursday through Sunday. What a blessing it was for all of the men, as well as their families! This picture was taken in our Family Life Center.