Outside my window...it's a little overcast, and still cool. We're still in this El Nino cycle where it warms up, rains and then gets almost cold for a few days. There's certainly nothing boring about our weather!
I am thinking...that Hanna needs to get up soon if we're going to get going on our girl's day.
I am thankful for...a wonderful Christmas, the blessings of family and friends, a warm house, my new frying pans (a little shallow, perhaps, but I love them anyway!).
I am praying...that Tom will get over this cold of his soon and not have to spend his entire vacation sick, and for God's guidance and provision in 2010.
Toward a healthier me....I TTapp'ed 5 times last week and while my food choices certainly weren't perfect, they weren't completely terrible as in holidays past. When I weighed and measured this morning, I was down about half a pound and had lost nearly 2" inches...not bad considering. This week's goals: another 5 days of exercise and work more on getting rid of the white stuff that crept back into my diet again. Maybe a green smoothie fast or cleanse?
From the learning rooms...no school until next Monday, but I need to get the next few months plotted and planned this week.
From the kitchen...I am in the mood for soups! I'll get a pot of stock going today before Hanna and I leave, and make a big pot of vegetable tomorrow.I am wearing...my exercise clothes - black shorts and my Cavaliers t-shirt. If I put them on as soon as I wake up, I'm far more likely to get my exercise in!
I am creating...a few custom orders for clients, lots of lists for things that need to be done this week and maybe some messy flower pins with Hanna.
I am going...to take down the Christmas tree tomorrow...or maybe this evening if I get a late burst of energy. I love the tree and decorations, but I'm ready to have my house back.I am reading...Retraining the Brain and pulling out my chronological One Year Bible.
Toward a lifelong education...reading Distracted and finding myself a little horrified. Much of what I've been feeling and seeing and fighting against in my own family. Terribly interesting.
I am hoping...I find a treasure or two when Hanna and I go thrifting today.
I am hearing...Tom coughing and the kids waking up. This cool weather certainly has got them all sleeping later!Around the house...there are still Christmas presents in the living room and the kids bedrooms have exploded. Pretty typical week after Christmas stuff.
One of my favorite things...using my Grandma Martha's cake pan to make caramel pecan rolls in on Christmas day. I love flipping it over and seeing her handwriting and maiden name on the bottom. I still miss her so!A few plans for the rest of the week: girl's day today, taking down the tree and putting the house back in order, lots of work in the studio...that's about it!
Here is picture for thought I am sharing...Finding the perfect gift for my so hard to shop for husband...priceless! I feel like I owe the guys from The Crucified a personal thank you for getting back together and putting out new merchandise =)
Have a blessed week!
Read more Daybooks here, where they are graciously hosted by Peggy each week.