Simple Woman's Daybook

For Today
September 28, 2011

Outside my window...Beautiful September morning. The birds and sings and I can hear the crickets.

I am thinking...of the day ahead.

I am thankful for...the sweet/cute/funny things little children say.

From the learning rooms....Only one child to do book work with today. Most of the boys are working with dad today.

From the kitchen....Need to make yogurt. Chili for supper.

I am excited...about a knitting group I visited last week.

I am wearing...girly camo tiered skirt, pink shirt, socks and sneakers

I am creating...aprons, dolls and doll clothes. 2 new dolls and this next upload will include some 15-16" doll clothes.

I am going...to wash laundry today, knit and work on a pattern for doll clothes.

I am reading...my bible and a knitting book I checked out of the library.

I am hoping...to lose some weight.

I am hearing...the crickets outside. They are loud this morning.

Things I want to accomplish today...school, knitting for a dolly, laundry finished, and hopefully a nap will be tucked in there somewhere.

Around the house...it looks pretty good. It needs a little attention here and those things will get attention.

One of my favorite things...Little girls with long hair.

A few plans for the rest of the week...knitting, dolls, school, and cleaning my sewing area!

A picture thought I am sharing...Silas, my youngest child. He is such a little man.
My daughter, Autumn took the picture.

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For Today
August 24, 2011

Outside my window...just starting to get light.

I am thinking...that I need to call the well man. My well isn't working.

I am thankful for...grace, mercy and the promises of God.

From the learning rooms....We started back to school this week. Yippee!

From the kitchen....tuna casserole for supper tonight.

I am excited...about my daughter having a baby in Feb.

I am wearing...blue t shirt and khaki skirt. Must put on shoes.

I am creating...aprons

I am going...to church tonight and I have to also go to the store at some point this week.

I am reading...Big Smoke Mountain by Lewis B. Miller, aloud to my children.

I am hoping...the well man shows up early.

I am hearing...a very quiet house with the hum of a fan.

Things I want to accomplish today...school, laundry and possible put a couple of dolls together.

Around the house...the yard needs mowed.

One of my favorite things...holding my grand babies.

A few plans for the rest of the week...school, laundry, dolls and cleaning up my sewing area.

A picture thought I am sharing...Some of the counselors down at Camp Joy. My husband is the one in the big white bib. They played the ketchup game. A gross game involving blindfolded campers, counselors laying on the ground with a cup taped to their forehead and a big bottle of ketchup. Hence the bib and the sunglasses.

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For Today
June 15, 2011

Outside my window...warm and sunny. Just the way I like it.

I am thinking...about my children.

I am thankful for...grace, mercy and the promises of God.

From the learning rooms....I'm learning how to make the "brushed" hair on a doll. Its a bit time consuming and will require some more practice on my part before I perfect it.

From the kitchen....chicken and cabbage stir fry for dinner tonight.

I am excited...about fireworks this year. (we sell fireworks usually twice a year..its sort of like camping out in the city)

I am wearing...JAMMIES! Must get dressed soon.

I am creating...the cutest doll right now. I took my own advice and decided to give some different color combinations a try with my dolls. This dolly has sun tanned skin and carrot orange/red hair with green eyes. So cute.

I am going...to church tonight and I have to also go to the store at some point this week.

I am reading...Millie, Molly, Mandy. A sweet book.

I am hoping...That I get some fabric in the mail today.

I am hearing...a very quiet house. I let the little children stay up later last night while we watched a nature video. They are all still sleeping.

Things I want to accomplish today...Laundry for sure. I need to finish the hair on 2 dolls and dress them. I also have an idea for knitted doll boots I want to try out. Get Livia working on knitting the sleeves on her doll dress. Work on training my younger children with some issues we are having.

Around the house...my bathroom needs cleaned. Other than picking up and putting away it looks pretty good in here.

One of my favorite things...when Silas askes me to tell him a story. His expressions are so cute. He really listens and I can see his expressions changing with what I'm saying. Fun!

A few plans for the rest of the week...finish up dolls and make a few doll outfits. Work on training issues. Clean my bathroom. Go shopping...bleh! Clean out my knitting basket.

A picture thought I am sharing...my husband and my daughter, Autumn on her wedding day.

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FOR TODAY
June 8, 2011

Outside my window...warm and sunny already! Thankful for the kiddie pool and upcoming water fight today.

I am thinking...dolls. doll shoes to be specific.

I am thankful for...my clothesline. I would be buried under a mountain of laundry without it.

From the learning rooms...I'm learning how to do more embroidery stitches.

From the kitchen...chicken for dinner.

I am excited about..going to visit my daughter next month. Going to stay a couple of days with her.

I am wearing...culottes, blue Vneck tee and sneakers. Ready to get a lot accomplished.

I am creating..dolls. I am also working on perfecting a doll shoe pattern I drew up on Monday.

I am going...to church tonight. The little people are excited because it is also VBS night. Our church does VBS on Wednesday evenings through out the month of June. Makes it easier with the price of gas being so high.

I am reading...my bible.

I am hoping...to get somewhat organized before fireworks. Lots of things to remember and I want to get a bunch of doll clothes cut out so I can sew, sew, sew during the long days of down time.

I am hearing...Silas and Jonah playing with their trucks.

Around the house...it needs a good cleaning. It probably won't happen on a grand scale until Friday but we will do a thorough general pick up today. OH and my sewing area is in a complete disarray. I MUST clean it today.

One of my favorite things...late night calls from my husband.

A few plans for the rest of the week...hanging at the house mostly. Children, laundry, kiddie pool, sewing and a bit of knitting. Already planning the next round of dolls.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing: My husband and I going out on a date. I had attempted to curl my hair with one of those super hot curling irons and my married daughter wanted to see it. So I actually took this picture on my cell phone and texted it to her.

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FOR TODAY
April 27, 2011

Outside my window...gray and raining.

I am thinking...about the things I need to do in town today. Lots of little errands.

I am thankful for...Gods Word. I marvel that it was written so long ago. Its so prevalent for today.

From the learning rooms...We are learning by leaps and and bounds. Little Felipe is 5 and knows all his letter sounds and letter names and is now learning to write the alphabet and spell his name.

From the kitchen...Ham and beans in the crock pot for dinner and they smell so good!


I am excited about...finding out our second grandbaby is a little girl too!

I am praying...for friends.

I am wearing...blue tee shirt and light denim skirt and I'm barefoot still! Must put my shoes on or I won't get much accomplished today.

I am creating...a fairytale doll . Fairytale to be announced.

I am going...to finish some doll shirts today and hook doll hair and go to church :).

I am reading..Signs, Wonders and Miracles by James Knox.

I am hoping...to get another doll in the shop tomorrow.

I am hearing...the hum of a happy house.

Around the house...the last load of laundry is fixing to go in the washer. Then I'm finished....until tomorrow.

One of my favorite things...Young people. I always dreaded having teens but I've found that my teens are some of my favorite people to be around. They keep me laughing.

A few plans for the rest of the week...doll in shop, sew brides maid dresses for a young lady at church and plan a great Sunday dinner.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...Donnie, my 18 year old. Love this boy.

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FOR TODAY
April 20, 2011

Outside my window...gray but the birds are singing.

I am thinking...my sons.

I am thankful for...the creative process.

From the learning rooms...I am learning about probiotics and prebiotics

From the kitchen...Making yogurt today.


I am excited about...finding out our second grandbaby is a little girl too!

I am praying...that I would have more love and natural affection.

I am wearing...blue tee shirt and khaki skirt and I'm barefoot! Must put my shoes on or I won't get much accomplished today.

I am creating...a cool doll coat :) .

I am going...to finish some doll shirts today and hook doll hair and go to church :).

I am reading...Kinder Dolls by Maricristin Sealy...best Waldorf doll book ever. I wish I would have had it when I first started making dolls. So much valuable information.

I am hoping...to get our budget rolling. It seems to take forever to get a base amount of money together so the money will move the way it needs too.

I am hearing...the dryer is squeaking.

Around the house...several cupboards need a good cleaning. That always seems to be the case though.

One of my favorite things...a clean bedroom.

A few plans for the rest of the week...taking dinner to a friend, working on dolls and doll clothes and doing something fun with the children on Friday.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...Gracie, one of the first dolls I ever made and the very first dolly that I sold in my Etsy store.

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FOR TODAY
April 13, 2011

Outside my window...SUNSHINE and the strawberries are starting to bloom.

I am thinking...about my sister and her family.

I am thankful for...my husband, who loves me.

From the learning rooms...we learned about the sentinels that guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier yesterday. Very interesting.

From the kitchen...Making yogurt today.


I am excited about...my granddaughter, Penelope. She will be making her appearance in a month or so.

I am praying...for my children. They seem to get the lions share :) .

I am wearing...blue tee shirt and denim skirt, socks and sneakers.

I am creating...a garden list....gardening is upon me :) .

I am going...to make a doll today.

I am reading...Kinder Dolls by Maricristin Sealy...best Waldorf doll book ever. I wish I would have had it when I first started making dolls. So much valuable information.

I am hoping...to get out of debt

I am hearing...Donnie do his morning chores.

Around the house...we have been cleaning up the strawberry bed. (400+ strawberries).

One of my favorite things...Silas my 2 year old in the mornings...he is so sweet and lovey.

A few plans for the rest of the week..I'm not really sure, other than working to get the strawberries in order and getting the garden ready.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...Jonah, my almost 8 year old, when he was a littler boy. Must have been wore out. He climbed on the bed and fell asleep.

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FOR TODAY
April 6, 2011

Outside my window...The promise of the sun is there! YIPPEE

I am thinking...I have to make tamales this week.

I am thankful for...children who make me laugh.

From the learning rooms...Livia is getting interested in her knitting again. Which is good because now I'm ahead of her in knitting knowledge and can teach her something. LOL

From the kitchen...Making yogurt today.


I am excited about...some doll clothes I'm in the process of making and church tonight

I am praying...for my sons.

I am wearing...brown long sleeved tee shirt and jammie pants.

I am creating... doll clothes.

I am going... grocery shopping and to church tonight.

I am reading...different tutorials on the internet.

I am hoping...to get some yarn for doll hair in the mail today.

I am hearing...quiet.

Around the house...time to rake the yard off and get the garden ready.

One of my favorite things...breast milk running down a sleeping baby's cheek.

A few plans for the rest of the week...take Elijah birthday shopping, make tamales, plan for company on Friday, list several doll outfits in my shop.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...a smocked bishop dolly shirt. I figured out the pattern last week and aside from a small tweak here and there, its good to go. ;)

Simple Womans Daybook

FOR TODAY
March 9, 2011

Outside my window...gray, rainy and chilly, burrrrrrrr!

I am thinking...about some of my children.

I am thankful for...Quiet, early mornings.

From the learning rooms...Silas, my youngest knows several letter sounds...not because I taught him but because of the learning trickle down effect.

From the kitchen...enchiladas for supper tonight and seeing as I have some fairly brown bananas, I think I'll be baking up some banana bread.

I am excited about...putting a new dolly in my shop today.

I am praying...for big things.

I am wearing...favorite denim skirt, long sleeved black tee, navy blue socks and sneakers.

I am creating...dress for Livia and dolls and doll clothes.

I am going...to the orthodontist today, high school graduation meeting and church tonight.

I am reading...my bible.

I am hoping...to start dressing another sweet dolly today.

I am hearing...happy noises children make...a bell ringing, whistling, and dishes being washed in the kitchen.

Around the house...The laundry is caught up and my laundry room is clean.

One of my favorite things...families that love eachother.

A few plans for the rest of the week: dress two dolls and put them in my Etsy, clean out bathroom cupboard, make Livia another dress.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...My two daughters. Sweet sisters.

FOR TODAY
February 23, 2011

Outside my window...its still dark but I can hear the birds chirpping.

I am thinking...I have a lot I'd like to accomplish today.

I am thankful for...God's mercy. Where would I be without it?

From the learning rooms...Several of my scholars are enjoying science this year.

From the kitchen...chicken noodle soup for supper and I must make a grocery list today.

I am excited about...a date with my husband this weekend sometime.

I am praying...for my children

I am wearing...Khaki skirt, black tee, green sweater and socks and sneaker.

I am creating...dress for Livia and dolls.

I am going...to my beloved church tonight.

I am reading...Chatterer the Red Squirrel outloud to Felipe and Silas.

I am hoping...to knit today.

I am hearing...a quiet house and the trains whistle way off in the distance.

Around the house...some of my kitchen cupboards need a good cleaning.

One of my favorite things...a newborn baby.

A few plans for the rest of the week: finish Livia's dress, get 2 dolls finished and go on a date with my husband.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...
Some of my married children and soon (very soon) to be married children. God has been more than good to me.

FOR TODAY
February 23, 2011

Outside my window...it is an overcast day.

I am thinking...how nice it would be to have another baby!

I am thankful for...my family.

From the learning rooms...settling down to get some major learning accomplished.

From the kitchen...chicken and fettuccine Alfredo planned for dinner tonight.

I am wearing...denim skirt, black tee, bare feet.

I am creating...dolls and doll clothes

I am going...to our dentist today.

I am reading...Preparing To Be A Help Meet by Debi Pearl.

I am hoping...to knit today.

I am hearing...children coughing and various other useless noises children tend to make. :)

Around the house...my room needs a good cleaning.

One of my favorite things...fabric coming in the mail.

A few plans for the rest of the week: work on taxes, dentist appointments, knitting and sewing and as always, school with the children.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

FOR TODAY
February 16, 2011

Outside my window...Birds are chirping

I am thinking...about what needs to be accomplished today

I am thankful for...God's mercy

From the learning rooms...Reading "Chatterer the Red Squirrel" to my youngest scholar

From the kitchen...Oatmeal for breakfast

I am wearing...khaki skirt, black tee, green cable stitch sweater, sneakers

I am creating...dress for Livia and curtians

I am going...to our orthodontist today

I am reading...The Law and Rightly Dividing the Word Revisited by James Knox

I am hoping...my camera comes early!

I am hearing...the happy hum of children

Around the house...my desk needs cleaned off

One of my favorite things...polka dots

A few plans for the rest of the week:a friend coming for lunch tomorrow, finish Livia's dress and the curtians, home school skating on Friday.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...