FOR TODAY (December 30, 2008)…
Outside My Window…is dark. Patches of grass is showing through the snow, but it isn’t supposed to last much longer. More snow is on the way. Earlier today, the Fruit were out ice sliding on a patch of ice. It looked like fun…if I were sixteen years younger.
I am thinking…so many different things, I can’t keep them straight. Foremost in my mind is my need to establish goals for the coming year. My top five goals for 2009 are: 1)Daily quiet time, to include at least twenty minutes in prayer and fifteen minutes in Bible study. 2)Two hours spent in personal study time each day. 3)Two hours spent with the Fruit in their study time, to include at least a half hour reading aloud. 4)Walk on treadmill for thirty minutes and do Core exercises for fifteen minutes daily. 5)Spend at least a half hour with Mr. Nutt daily, alone.
I am thankful for…good friends.
From
the learning rooms…we’ve been enjoying studying our own pursuits the past couple of weeks or so. F1 has been in his lab, experimenting with alum and electricity. F2 has been continuing on his quest for Medieval information. F3 has been reading and writing stories, as well as emailing back and forth with her favorite author. F4 through F7 have just been playing and being core phase kids.
From the kitchen…we’re almost out of leftovers from the Christmas dinners. I actually made dinner tonight – spaghetti and garlic bread. I really, really want to make a chocolate cake I have sitting on the counter and I also want some nummy sugar cookies.
I am wearing…my tennis shoes, socks, jeans, navy blue turtleneck, and a heavy maroon sweater. I’m warm.
I am creating…still with the website, although I think I’ve got most of kinks worked out. Now I’m just waiting for information from the pastor that I need to put on it. Same with the pamphlets.
I am going…to Stuffmart and the Thrifty Acres, maybe tomorrow, maybe the next day. Not sure yet, but hopefully nowhere any time soon.
I am reading…Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana. Still. I gave it to F1 to read a part that I didn’t understand, because he wanted to see if he could get it. He lost it. Sigh.
I am hoping…that my friend can come over tomorrow. She lives in TX, and we last saw each other during the summer.
I am hearing…F1 and F7 play peek-a-boo.
Around
the house…Laundry is done, although not completely put away. Christmas decos need to come down. Children need to finish their chores.
One of my favorite things…is baby laughter. F7 has been is such a good mood the past couple of days. She has the sweetest laugh!
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week…Visit with friends. Women’s meeting for church. Let everyone know about women’s meeting for church! Clean the kitchen. Clean my room. (Do those last two sound familiar? They should, they were there three weeks ago.)
Here is picture thought I am sharing…
Outside My Window…is dark. Patches of grass is showing through the snow, but it isn’t supposed to last much longer. More snow is on the way. Earlier today, the Fruit were out ice sliding on a patch of ice. It looked like fun…if I were sixteen years younger.
I am thinking…so many different things, I can’t keep them straight. Foremost in my mind is my need to establish goals for the coming year. My top five goals for 2009 are: 1)Daily quiet time, to include at least twenty minutes in prayer and fifteen minutes in Bible study. 2)Two hours spent in personal study time each day. 3)Two hours spent with the Fruit in their study time, to include at least a half hour reading aloud. 4)Walk on treadmill for thirty minutes and do Core exercises for fifteen minutes daily. 5)Spend at least a half hour with Mr. Nutt daily, alone.
I am thankful for…good friends.
From
the learning rooms…we’ve been enjoying studying our own pursuits the past couple of weeks or so. F1 has been in his lab, experimenting with alum and electricity. F2 has been continuing on his quest for Medieval information. F3 has been reading and writing stories, as well as emailing back and forth with her favorite author. F4 through F7 have just been playing and being core phase kids.
From the kitchen…we’re almost out of leftovers from the Christmas dinners. I actually made dinner tonight – spaghetti and garlic bread. I really, really want to make a chocolate cake I have sitting on the counter and I also want some nummy sugar cookies.
I am wearing…my tennis shoes, socks, jeans, navy blue turtleneck, and a heavy maroon sweater. I’m warm.
I am creating…still with the website, although I think I’ve got most of kinks worked out. Now I’m just waiting for information from the pastor that I need to put on it. Same with the pamphlets.
I am going…to Stuffmart and the Thrifty Acres, maybe tomorrow, maybe the next day. Not sure yet, but hopefully nowhere any time soon.
I am reading…Two Years Before the Mast by Richard Henry Dana. Still. I gave it to F1 to read a part that I didn’t understand, because he wanted to see if he could get it. He lost it. Sigh.
I am hoping…that my friend can come over tomorrow. She lives in TX, and we last saw each other during the summer.
I am hearing…F1 and F7 play peek-a-boo.
Around
the house…Laundry is done, although not completely put away. Christmas decos need to come down. Children need to finish their chores.
One of my favorite things…is baby laughter. F7 has been is such a good mood the past couple of days. She has the sweetest laugh!
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week…Visit with friends. Women’s meeting for church. Let everyone know about women’s meeting for church! Clean the kitchen. Clean my room. (Do those last two sound familiar? They should, they were there three weeks ago.)
Here is picture thought I am sharing…
Hi there my new friend!
Thank you so much for your comment on my blog. I will be praying for you as you “dream” for 2009! It will be an exciting adventure. Oh yeh, and by the way, I really enjoyed looking through your blog.
Have a wonderful New Year’s!
hugs,
kathy