The Simple Woman's Daybook

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For Today...

Outside my window...the sun is shining, but the temperature is only in the 20's. There is scattered snow patches in my yard although our first snow melted in town. I do not get enough winter sun.

I am thinking...I should drag the garden hose in and thaw it, but it's so long and so much work and so cold out. It's so toasty in the house. I am also thinking I hope the pumping and thawing guy gets here soon. The sewer is backing up and we can't use it.

I am thankful for...a wonderful husband who accepts me with all my quirks and sudden mood changes. I'm not easy to live with, but he does it with a lot of love.

From the kitchen...not a clean dish to be seen. I can't run the water until the sewer is fixed. Saltine crackers and salsa for lunch for me!

I am wearing...the pajama bottoms I wore all day yesterday while working in the yard (I can't shower yet so no sense in putting on clean clothes), a too small t-shirt that is not flattering and my husband's wool socks.

I am reading...my Sunday paper. Again, it seems to be the only reading I get to these days.

I am hoping for...warmer weather so we can finish our outside chores before the real cold and snow settle in to our corner of the world.

I am creating...a dvd for Elijah's football team of all the photos I took this season. I have some really great shots and want to share them with all the parents.

I am hearing...Lucas playing with his cars, Olivia on the computer playing Magic School Bus: Bugs and the phone...oh, my dear Mr. White is bringing me lunch. Yea! No more crackers and salsa. :)

Around the house...there are a multitude of chores to be done, and I am taking the day off.

One of my favorite things...is when Olivia says "Mommy, I love you" for no apparent reason. (Like she just did).

A few plans for the rest of the week...finish the dvd for football, wash football gear to return, clean out the van I was supposed to clean out last week and start working on Christmas presents.

Here's a picture thought I'm sharing with you...

I am so proud of this boy! My quarterback/defensive lineman put in the extra effort and worked so hard to make several touchdowns, defensive tackles and help lead his team to a 39-33 victory in the championship!