Daybook ~ Spring!

FOR TODAY ~ Tuesday (early morning...)

Outside my window...
the rain is now softly falling, instead of the loud, raucous pelting that woke me up.

I am thinking...
that I will most likely take a nap with Max this afternoon. I almost can't wait to cuddle up with that sweet bundle of love and laughter.

I am thankful for...
a warm, safe home filled with my sweet family.

From the learning rooms...
we are studying spelling words with the -ible, -able endings. Also, Joe is dutifully practicing his multiplication facts in many varied ways. Max is listening to stories about Jesus.

From the kitchen...
maybe some blueberry muffins this morning?

I am wearing...
my comfy PJ's.

I am creating...attempting...
 a scarf (yes, knitted on the Knifty Knitter loom) made with a beautiful irridescent blue yarn. It looks a bit "holey" though, so I may in fact have to double up the yarn. We'll see.

I am going...
a little crazy. My home is just...not as clutter-free as I had hoped.

I am (still) reading...
The Faith Club ... and to tell you the truth, am a little frustrated at the moment. Talking about faith with others can be messy, beautiful, tragic, painful, and joyful. Right now, where I am in the book....I am....taking it to prayer.
I am hoping and praying...
that today is the last day that I have to go to the dentist to work on this root canal. Ugh.

I am listening to...
peeper frogs, soft rain, and wind.

Around the house...
my husband and children are sleeping peacefully. I want to just listen to the silence for awhile until life comes bouncing back.

One of my favorite things...
is when my husband, Tom, calls in the middle of the day just to say hello or whisper, "Thinking of you, honey!"....

I am pondering...
St. Therese and her "Little Way". How beautiful to attempt to live each day the best we can in small, meaningful, loving ways... I need this to be on my heart at all times.

In our garden...
the tomato plants are in! So far, we have Roma, Black Prince, and Beefsteak. Soon, I hope to add some Sweet 100 or other type of cherry. Also planted some basil, lemon balm, and bee balm. Here's hoping that we won't have a crazy frost. Also, I had to plant some new rosemary. This is the first winter that has actually killed my rosemary. (Well, I am assuming that it is the winter? It just may be the result of the voles, too...crazy varmints.)

A few plans for the rest of the week:
Root canal today
Visit with my wonderful friend Whitney
Watch Secretariat with my sweetie
Substitute Joe's school
Orthodontist for Joe

Picture thought
This is a picture that Joe made "Just for you, mommy." Love it.

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