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Midweek Daybook

FOR TODAY... February 3.
Outside my window...still several inches of snow on the grass, though the streets are mostly clear. Cold, gray, and wet this morning. Yuck.

I am thinking...that staying motivated and being a good example for my kids is not easy.

I am thankful for... every one of my children.

I am wearing...my pajamas, socks and slippers.

I am remembering...our delicious dinner last night...pork chops over cornbread stuffing and collard greens. Plus homemade chocolate chip cookies made by the girls for dessert.

I am going...to be grading lots of schoolwork today.

I am currently reading...First Farm in the Valley by Anne Pellowski to Anna and whoever else is listening.

I am hoping... that my parents will be able to visit us soon.

On my mind...something I am not quite ready to share.

Noticing that...3 year olds have many more mood swings than any woman I have ever met.

Pondering these words... "Let us welcome the Lord of glory in whatever guise he comes to us, receiving him in joyful prayer, in purity of heart, and in charity toward all." from the Magnificat.

From the kitchen...I want to make homemade bagels today. Will I?

Around the house...staying on task.

One of my favorite things~ getting an invitation for dinner from good friends.

From my picture journal...one of the baby hats I gave away.


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