The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY Monday March 16th..

Outside my window...

I am seeing sunshine, grass in the park, though it isn't green yet. I can hear a blue jay calling. Is it time for them to mate?

I am thinking...

I really need to buckle down and get some writing done today. I'm way behind but am having trouble concentrating. Can I blame it on Spring Fever?

I am thankful for...

All of God's creatures that make life so worth living, for grandsons who call to see what we can do while they're off school on March Break and for the love of family and friends both in the real world and online.

From the learning rooms...

I have just sent in assignment # 2 for my children's writing course. We will see what the tutor says when it is returned. Hopefully a good mark will be in order.

From the kitchen...

Pork loin, rice and asparagus is on the menu. I also need to do a little organizing again.

I am wearing...

Chocolate brown cotton jeans, a teal blue shirt and white socks.

I am creating...

Plans to take the boys on a couple of outings during the coming week. Hopefully they will work out and I will have photos to post.

I am going...

To take Dakota out for his walk soon. He is little yet, so we don't go too far, but he loves being outside. He is very social to people, but a little leery of other dogs. On Friday he made friends with a female mastiff. She is a gentle giant and they really like each other. She is much older and is very gentle with him.

I am reading...

I just finished Through the Storm by Lynne Spears. I will do a review of it later this week.

I am hoping...

To wallpaper and paint the kitchen and change the lighting sometime soon, as well as put down a new floor. I would like new cupboards, but that probably isn't going to happen this year. We will have to wait and see.

I am hearing...

Dakota playing with his ball. It is a softball and he enjoys rolling it across the laminate floor and then pouncing on it. There are times when he swings it in his mouth and tosses it. It's comical to watch him. He makes me laugh out loud.

Around the house...

Lots of things need doing. I've just thoroughly cleaned and organized my pantry with hubby's help. It's so nice to go in there and be able to find things without having to move other things around.

One of my favorite things...

Is spending time with the grandsons on March Break. Every year we try to do something fun.

A few plans for the rest of the week:

* Take Dakota to the dog park again.

* Go with Mom and the boys to see the swans before they leave our area for their flight north.

* I have the boys Thursday and Friday and would like to do something special.

* Enjoy the warmer temperatures that are predicted.

* Start work on organizing my computer room. It's a bit messy right now with manuscripts in boxes and a cluttered desk.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

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