FOR TODAY - January 5, 2010 . . .

I am trying something new.

Outside my window...
Sunshine and Snow

I am thinking...
how the sunshine really brightens my mood!

I am thankful for...
my helpers, who have done a great job packing away all the Christmas paraphernalia

From the learning rooms...
Back to the books today! After a nice break, we are getting back to our school books

From the kitchen...
homemade mac and cheese for supper, just for Emily

I am wearing...
heather blue jumper, white turtleneck and a cardigan sweater
my favorite apron

I am creating...
mufflers for the little boys. I have enjoyed pulling out my knitting needles and crochet hook again this winter.

I am going...
nowhere! But a dear friend and her kids are coming for a visit later today.

I am reading...
Ecclesiastes
a civil war history book by Clarence Carson
A Mom Just Like You by Vicky Farris
The Landing of the Pilgrim (out loud at lunch)

I am hoping...
to have the laundry folded and put away before the day is through

I am hearing...
the sounds of stirring after a long winter's nap.

Around the house...
hustle and bustle as we put things in order

One of my favorite things...
a steamy cup of coffee on a quiet winter's morning.

A few plans for the rest of the week:
company tonight, quick trip to town tomorrow to deliver my friend's children, getting the router hooked up for our wireless connection, a birthday party on Friday, but mostly back to normal, boring, regular routine



Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

My Snow Maiden - after sledding head first into a snow drift


A BIG thank you to Peggy over at 'The Simple Woman's Day Book' for the inspiration of the blog post - you can visit her at:

http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/

I think I like this - maybe I'll share my daybook with you from time to time. I pray your day is a wonderful one!