Simple Woman’s Daybook~April 1st

daybook last sun feb Have you ever thought about being a simple woman or writing a daybook? The Simple Woman’s daybook is one of my favorite blog memes to do. I always get lots of comments, visits, and encouragement when I write it. My daybook always combines little parts of my everyday life. Sometimes I feel like my life takes on such a hectic pace. Blogging about my week helps me to see what my week is like, and maybe figure out how to slow things down a bit. So I hope that you enjoy this post. And join in with the Simple Woman’s daybook as well.

 

Do you have a simple life? Do you want others to share in it?

 

FOR TODAY April 1, 2013

 

Outside my window…The sun is out, but it is still cold.  It was rainy and miserable yesterday, so I am grateful that the sun is out today.

I am thinking…I am really glad that we decided to go ahead with the plans to rebuild the deck.  As much as I didn’t want to have the huge expense, I am grateful that we will have a place to hang out during the warmer weather.

I am thankful… I am thankful that I have such a wonderful husband. Perhaps I might have mentioned it before, but he still amazes me with what he does for me and our family.  Every time I think he can’t do more for us, he turns around and astounds me more!

In the kitchen… Stuck in a rut is the only way to put it.

I am wearing… Yoga pants and a top. I am off today, and I don’t have to go anywhere, so I am going for the clean & casual look.

I am creating… A mess??  I really need to get this house back under control.

I am going… Get myself caught up on ironing!

I am wondering... If I can get a few of my readers to volunteer their time doing a guest post.  I don’t have much to offer than a grateful “thank you”, so I am not sure if it is possible.

I am reading…Nothing right now.

I am hoping… That Leia’s paw will heal quickly.  Our poor pup(not really a pup, as she is almost 11 years old)hurt her paw on Saturday when we were outside playing.  She got her nail caught in the grass, and it broke in half.  They had to cut it the rest of the way off.  Thankfully they gave her pain meds and antibiotics.

I am looking forward to… Just being with my family. And making our home a haven. I am starting to look forward to our vacation in June to Wildwood, and a second road trip to Ohio/Wisconsin in July.

I am learning…That life is short, you have to make the most of it before it’s too late. And that faith in God is the only way to live your life.

Around the house… Just trying to keep things presentable. Making sure I am making the beds daily, and that the sink is empty. It really makes a big difference. And doing at least one load of laundry a day. I am also trying to keep up with ironing. At last these things *must* be done before any blogging or networking starts. And stop talking about the above statement, and just do it!

I am pondering… How to declutter some stuff without my family noticing things are gone.

A favorite quote for today… “What do you mean we have to do push-ups? This is baseball practice!”

One of my favorite things… Sitting outside in the Spring, with warm sunshine, light breezes, and sunshine! Wait, didn’t I already say sunshine? Yes, I know. I am a broken record when it comes to the nicer weather.

A few plans for the rest of the week:

  • Monday~Housework, ironing, and blogging.
  • Tuesday~Work, taking the dog for a re-check, and more laundry.
  • Wednesday~Working, picking Johnny up from Science Olympiad, than running Johnny to confirmation.
  • Thursday~Working, housework, and more laundry. Then “me time” with The Big Bang Theory and Grey’s Anatomy.
  • Friday~Working, than relaxing. Hubby and oldest have baseball practice.
  • Saturday ~Sleeping in a bit, taking oldest to Science Olympiad, and grocery shopping.  Hubby is going fishing.
  • Sunday~Fishing for hubby, than Church for all of us, then heading to Philadelphia for a Phillies game!!!

A peek into my day…

Simple Woman's Daybook April 1

Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA in April of 2012.


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Sunshine Is Good For The Soul

When I look at the calendar, it’s hard to believe that the end of February is almost upon us.  It just seemed like the new year began, and here we are almost 2 full months into it.  Well, you will get no complaints from this blogger.  I thrive on sunshine, long nights, warm breezes, and open windows.  During the winter, I mark the passing of time by when it gets dark.  Darkness means a few good things, like Big Daddy J on his way home from work or evening television with the family.  But I can’t deny it, the fact that it is no longer pitch black at 5pm makes me want to dance and sing(don’t worry, I will spare you the torture).

 

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Some of things I am looking forward to now that the sunshine is shining longer:

  1. Spring baseball
  2. Walks in the evening with the hubby and children
  3. Having the windows open so a breeze blows through the house
  4. Seeing the kids run around outside having fun
  5. Lighter meals and grilling
  6. Barbeques with the baseball team parents

In the past few days, I have gotten more things accomplished than I have all winter.  I know that some believe that seasonal affect disorder, or SAD, is not a true medical condition.  I am not sure that I believe that.  I also have hypothyroidism, and lack of sunlight tends to make my symptoms more extreme.  I am noticing that as the days grow longer, I am much more content.  The winter sluggishness and depression is lessening, the attitude is improving, and my energy is increasing.

I know that there will still be days where snow will fall, sleet will be present, and the skies will be gray.  But it is so nice to know that there is an end in sight.  So tell me, What Do You Enjoy Most About Longer Evenings?

 

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