The Simple Woman's Daybook - February

Outside my window -

The sky is grey and there is a light drizzle, often connected to the seaside in winter.

I am thankful for -

My family and my home and the love I feel, for and from, others and The Lord my God, and Jesus The Christ, who are always present these days.

In the kitchen -

We have lots of cake leftover from Oscar's birthday/party. The lunch dishes need washed and dried and the washing needs put over to the dryer (it seems these things are a constant)

I am wearing -

An ankle length dress,  cream in colour with narrow black horizontal stripes. A grey chunky 2 button 3/4 sleeve cardigan. Nothing on my feet. My wedding ring and engagement ring and tiny sliver ball earrings.

 I am creating -

A black crochet shawl for myself, and plans in my head for a new project

I am going -

No place today because my Home Teachers from the Church are calling round and then the missionaries are coming for a lesson and then it will be bath time and dinner time and bedtime.

I am wondering -

If I will ever be free of anemia and shake off this tiredness (the afternoon fog of tiredness is rolling in)

 I am reading -

A Year Of Biblical Womanhood by Rachael Held Evans (and loving it)

I am hoping -

That the rest of the day will be accomplished with peace and happiness

I am looking forward to -

Being in my husbands arms when he returns from work tonight (and kisses from my baby boy who is 5 years old now)

I am learning -

About The Creation in our family scripture reading 

Around the house -

Oscar is playing Minecraft and filming himself on my new Flip Video camera.  Aimee has her head in her laptop as usual. The cats are asleep on the back of the sofa and all other rooms are empty.

I am pondering -

The phrase 'Biblical Selectiveness'  and what a strange insult it is to throw at one faith or another. I know we don't practice many things which are in the Bible, and nor would we want to

A favorite quote for today -

 “People often avoid making decisions out of fear of making a mistake.  Actually, the failure to make decisions is one of life’s biggest mistakes.”  – Rabbi Noah Weinberg

One of my favorite things -

The blanket I crochet for myself for use on the sofa - I use it ALL the time and it is so cosy.

A few plans for the rest of the week -

To read lots, to knit and crochet, to start a sewing project, to work out a meal plan based on a new cook book, and to be mindful and pray with real purpose.

A peek into my day -

January Day Book

Just in the nick of time before it is no longer January.....

Outside my window -

It is cold and grey, very much the theme of January this year. We have had very little frost and no snow at all, so far, perhaps February will bring the white stuff to make the children squeal.

I am thankful for -

My husband and my children and my mother. They are at the center of my life. My faith is that which all else is built upon. I am thankful for The Lord my God, and my Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ.

In the kitchen -

There is nothing much happening at the moment. The cupboards are stocked to the hilt and we have began to build up our FOOD STORAGE after some what depleting it over Christmas (I gave my student son a box home with him), and the lean month of January.

I am wearing -

Dark blue flared jeans, a red tartan dress and a grey cardigan. No jewelry, even my wedding ring is on the bedside table, and my feet are bare because my socks stayed inside my boots when I pulled them off after dropping Oscar off at nursery.

I am creating -

I have just finished printing out Oscar's 5th birthday party invitations ( 5!!! what ???). I am still knitting my shawl and I am hoping to get to my sketchbook at some point today.

I am going -

Into town with friends straight from nursery collection. Oscar is having his Naming and Blessing done in Church on Sunday INFO HERE and I want to buy him a new shirt and tie for the occasion. I expect we will have lunch in a burger place, the children will be pleased.

I am wondering -

If I will find time for a wee nap later on in the day. I have anemia and it is making me very tired.

I am reading -

The Book Of Mormon, The King James Bible, Jesus The Christ, Come Unto Me (a personal study guide)

I am hoping -

That the plans I have been making come to pass (cryptic I know)

I am looking forward to -

Sunday for Oscars Blessing, Oscars Birthday, Valentines night dinner with my Sweetheart

I am learning -

We often pray for more patience but want our prayer answered right away

Around the house -

The cats are snoozing, Aimee is in her room, the heating needs to go on because its getting cold, and I need to crack on with the laundry

I am pondering -

Our family scripture lesson for tonight (we were all once spirit children of our Heavenly Father)

A favorite quote for today -

" The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity". –Emelia Earhart

One of my favorite things -

Scones and jam (which I intend to have with some herbal tea, right after I do this)

A few plans for the rest of the week -

To sort out Oscars bedroom, have dinner with the missionaries on Saturday, Oscar's blessing on Sunday, visit my Mum and start knitting a vest for Oscar for his birthday (I have just ordered turquoise yarn).

A peek into my day -