SweetPea Castle

Simple Woman's Daybook - 20111031

 

FOR TODAY - October 31, 2011

Outside My Window... It's chilly and definitely fall out there.  The constant dropping of leaves off my trees can attest to that.  And, I LOVE the chilly nights with a roaring fire in the woodstove!

I am thinking... of a very dear online friend who lost her 28 day old baby girl last week.  There really are no words... so, I'm lifting her and her family in prayer.  My heart aches for them.

In the learning room... We are just finishing our homeschool this morning and getting organized for the rest of the week.  Tabitha is taking a sick day, as she woke up with a yucky tummy.

I am thankful for... God's daily provision.  We may not have any financial abundance, be we do have enough for this day.  I am thankful for the job that He provided... that Jason LOVES!  I am thankful to be able to stay home to nurture and educate my four youngest miracles.  I am thankful every day for my two older children and pray for them fervently.  I am thankful for my daughter-in-love.  And, I am thankful for my beautiful granddaughter.

From the kitchen... Well, I guess I should go figure out what we're doing for dinner.  I am thinking that it is a pizza kind of night.  That still means that I have to figure out the menu for the rest of this week and next so that I can go do appropriate grocery shopping.

I am wearing... a pair of stretchy pants and a sweatshirt!  Yes, I know that you expected me to be in my favorite comfy pants from Linnea Boutique!  I need more of them. <3  I'm thinking that I'll have to make my own at this rate.  I've got the OBV (organic bamboo velour)... but I don't have the yoga waist material.  I'll have to see what I can do about that.

I am creating... still working on the sweater for Eliana.  

• I've got a special knitting project on the horizon.
• shirt logo embroidery options to stitch out for our church teachers and ushers.  
• I've got several diapers on the table that need to be listed in the shop and more to accomplish.
• My grandbaby needs more diapers. <3
• Diapers for a mommy who is expecting a rainbow baby within the month
• More diapers for another friend who should deliver any.day.now!
• I've also got yarn on the way for sweaters for the boys

I am going... to do the exercises that the physical therapy team wants me to do at home... daily.  I'd really rather not end up in surgery like Jason just had.  I am also going to request an MRI at my appointment in a week with the doctor so that we can verify whatever this back thing really "is".

I am reading... my bible, some knitting patterns, "Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens", and "Storey's Basic Country Skills"... YES, still!  Also added "The Backyard Homestead - Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre!" and "The Backyard Homestead - Guide to Raising Farm Animals".  GREAT books!  I started a Song of Solomon study on sexual intimacy in marriage with my husband and need to finish the homework today so that we can continue.

I am hoping... to get a lot more knitting accomplished today, as I'll be snuggling with Tabitha.  And I am praying that her upset tummy is just a fluke and not something that will be passed around the tribe.

I am hearing... "Pete's Dragon" is playing in the living room and Noah is finishing his homeschool.  It's actually fairly quiet.

Around the house... Is plenty to do and not enough time or physical capability to finish it all.  So, I'm going to focus on what we CAN accomplish and do that well.  Time to get the family and living rooms re-arranged this week!

One of my favorite things... roaring fires in the woodstove on a chilly day/evening... and spending that time cuddled up with my family.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:  

• picking up the prius from the Toyota shop after they finish the inspection and service today.
• Music CoOp Tuesday
• My physical therapy Wednesday and Friday
• re-arranging the living and family rooms
• homeschool, homeschool, homeschool
• laundry, laundry and more laundry
• clean up the barn
• knitting
• spending time with God and my family

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

My handsome husband sent this picture to me and asked that I put it up for today.  I love my hubby!

Good stewardship requires that we plan our future purchases and projects.  So, I'm going to keep track of them here:

• air rifle for property protection
• proper tractor and associated equipment (tiller, cart, plow, etc.)
• fence repair/replacement supplies
• gutter repair/replacement -- this is in the works!
• stable garage roof repair -- it's leaking badly at the peak.
• large tree pruning
• garage door opener for the main house... this is an eventual thing.  The current one works for now... most of the time.
• water treatment/filtration system
• complete gutting and re-doing of master shower before it crumbles... it's leaking too
• and the goats we'd eventually like to get
• and much much more.

God is good and we expect that He will provide for just what we need and what He wants us to accomplish.  We are VERY blessed with all that He has already provided.

There are many wonderful Daybooks to be read by others participating in The Simple Woman's Daybook, hosted by Peggy of The Simple Woman! 

 

Simple Woman's Daybook - 20111024

 

FOR TODAY - October 24, 2011

Outside My Window... I got to enjoy a very beautiful and chilly sunrise this morning after dropping my husband off so that he could work where there is high speed internet and yet still be comfortable during his recovery. It will be good to have him back in his usual routine next week, but I DID enjoy the sunrise this morning.

I am thinking... of too many things that I just need to give to the Lord to work out. I am dwelling on Isaiah 43:18-19.

In the learning room... We are getting back into a groove with our homeschool after more than two weeks of disruptions with Jason's surgery and recovery.  It's still a bit chaotic with all of the appointments this week, but that's the beauty of homeschooling.  We can work around those schedule issues and make up work whenever we want.

I am thankful for... a pastor who loves God (and me) enough to tell me the hard truths even when I don't want to hear them. He reminds me that my obedience to God doesn't depend on anyone else. I am thankful for God's mercies that are new every morning... and THIS is a new morning!

From the kitchen... We are having taco night tonight! The children LOVE taco night. I still need to determine what the plans are for the rest of the week.

I am wearing... a pair of jeans and a sweatshirt!  Yes, I know that you expected me to be in my favorite comfy pants from Linnea Boutique!  I need more of them. <3  I'm thinking that I'll have to make my own at this rate.  I've got the OBV (organic bamboo velour)... but I don't have the yoga waist material.  I'll have to see what I can do about that.  But, both pairs are dirty and I need to do laundry.  So, today it's jeans and a sweatshirt, since it is coooolllldddd!

I am creating... still working on the sweater for Eliana.  

• finishing up a large custom AIO for an Etsy order.
• I've got a special knitting project on the horizon.
• shirt logo embroidery options to stitch out for our church teachers and ushers.  
• special embroideries for a special blanket for a breast cancer survivor.  
• I've got several diapers on the table that need to be listed in the shop and more to accomplish.
• My grandbaby needs more diapers. <3
• I've also got yarn on the way for sweaters for the boys

I am going... to be busy this week. We've got lots of appointments this week.

I am reading... my bible, some knitting patterns, "Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens", and "Storey's Basic Country Skills"... YES, still!  Also added "The Backyard Homestead - Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre!" and "The Backyard Homestead - Guide to Raising Farm Animals".  GREAT books!  I am going to start a Song of Solomon study on sexual intimacy in marriage with my husband within the next week or so.

I am hoping... to find more hours in my day... or better yet... to be less wasteful with the hours that the Lord HAS given me.

I am hearing... my poor cocker spaniel whining in his kennel.  He's been traumatized throughout this move and all the chaos in our lives recently.  So, he is especially clingy and spastic.  The children are finishing their breakfast at the table and he's always kenneled while we eat.  I know that he will be glad to be out among us as we do our homeschool shortly.

Around the house... It's messy and not well organized right now.  But, it's home and we're enjoying it.  The fields will be freshly mowed this week and the fencing around the chicken coop area will be finished soon.  We've still got to put a netting over the top of the stable stall so that they cannot fly up and over into the rest of the barn.  This will definitly keep it cleaner.

We are also looking forward to the upcoming holidays and the time spent with family.  We just found out that Jason's brother and family will be out for Christmas and we are VERY excited to see them.  Now, we've got to finish getting our living and family rooms arranged and in order.

One of my favorite things... relaxing and enjoying a warm fire in the cold evenings.  My husband does an amazing job of building a fire in our wood stove.  A warm toasty fire inside to counter the chilly outside, with a good book or some knitting, and a steaming cuppa something hot... amazing!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:  

• Jason's post surgical appt Tuesday
• Music CoOp Tuesday
• My physical therapy Wednesday
• My dental appointment Thursday
• Grandma Ruth's birthday on Friday
• Gutter replacement estimate on Friday
• homeschool, homeschool, homeschool
• finish the fence for the chickens
• Finish the large custom AIO
• List the finished diapers in the etsy shop
• Work on SB's special blanket embroideries.
• laundry, laundry and more laundry
• mow the fields and yard
• clean up the barn
• knitting
• spending time with God and my family

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Me and my four youngest blessings. It's amazing to be able to have fun playing outside with the children in the sunshine. I can't wait to see the other pictures that my beautiful daughter-in-love took of the children this day.

Jason's lumbar cortizone injection didn't work and he ended up having surgery on October 12th.  He is doing amazingly better and has no more left leg burning/pain.  He is left only with the surgical incision pain that is healing well.  He gets his staples out tomorrow and is really looking forward to that.

Good stewardship requires that we plan our future purchases and projects.  So, I'm going to keep track of them here:

• air rifle for property protection
• proper tractor and associated equipment (tiller, cart, plow, etc.)
• fence repair/replacement supplies
• gutter repair/replacement
• stable garage roof repair -- it's leaking badly at the peak.
• large tree pruning
• garage door opener for the main house... this is an eventual thing.  The current one works for now... most of the time.
• water treatment/filtration system
• complete gutting and re-doing of master shower before it crumbles... it's leaking too
• and the goats we'd eventually like to get
• and much much more.

God is good and we expect that He will provide for just what we need and what He wants us to accomplish.  We are VERY blessed with all that He has already provided.

There are many wonderful Daybooks to be read by others participating in The Simple Woman's Daybook, hosted by Peggy of The Simple Woman! 

Definitely NOT strong enough...

I'll try to update again soon.  But, things are beyond crazy right now and will be for at least another week.

My poor husband seriously injured his back well over a month ago and has been in agony... progressively getting worse.  An MRI confirmed that he's got a badly herniated L5 disc and, after the shot last Tuesday didn't provide ANY relief, he is scheduled for surgery on Wednesday afternoon.

I've got music CoOp tomorrow afternoon, his surgery Wednesday, hopefully he'll be released on Thursday, and that's also when Tabitha is scheduled to get her broken wrist rechecked and perhaps get her cast off.  It's going to be a crazy week and I have way too much to do to be hanging out online.

It is definitely in my weaknesses that I am made stronger in Him.

So... have an awesome week and we covet your prayers.  We are trusting the Mighty Physician to guide the surgeon and to give a good report soon.  

Simple Woman's Daybook - 20111004

 

FOR TODAY - October 4, 2011 (yes... I know it's a day late)

Outside My Window... it is VERY chilly... and I really do LOVE it!  My chickens are outside exploring the farm looking for fresh greens and treats.  I do think I need to invest in some thicker and warmer socks... and some new long sleeves.

I am thinking... of exactly how the Lord would have me get back into writing.  It's been a long time since I've really been able to sit down and truly share my heart in writing.  I think it's time to get that back.

In the learning room... Today is the first day of Music CoOp!  The children are excited and looking forward to it.  I will (unfortunately) not be there for it once I get my classroom set up.  I am praying for the ladies who will be standing in the gap for me.

I am thankful for... a husband who loves me and cherishes me even when I fail regularly.  I am thankful that he loves God and is sharing this life with me and growing closer every day.

From the kitchen... We will be having pizza tonight.  The rest of the week and weekend are basically covered... not sure what we're doing about next week though

I am wearing... my favorite comfy pants from Linnea Boutique... YES, again!  I need more of them. <3  I'm thinking that I'll have to make my own at this rate.  I've got the OBV (organic bamboo velour)... but I don't have the yoga waist material.  I'll have to see what I can do about that.

I am creating... the sweater for Eliana is well on it's way.  I'm hoping to get a lot more done on it while I am away this weekend.  I've got shirt logo embroidery options to stitch out for our church teachers and ushers.  I'm also going to work with a very lovely young lady today on some embroideries for a special blanket for a breast cancer survivor.  And, I've got several diapers on the table that need to be listed in the shop and more to accomplish.  My grandbaby needs more diapers. <3

I am going... to 'advance' (after all, ladies of God should never retreat) with some friends in a sister church this weekend.  My husband is making me go... and I'm glad for that.

I am reading... my bible, some knitting patterns, "Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens", and "Storey's Basic Country Skills"... YES, still!  Also added "The Backyard Homestead - Produce all the food you need on just a quarter acre!" and "The Backyard Homestead - Guide to Raising Farm Animals".  GREAT books!  I am also reading some wonderful books on sexual intimacy in marriage with my husband.

I am hoping... to find more hours in my day... or better yet... to be less wasteful with the hours that the Lord HAS given me.

I am hearing... Sillyville being played on the DVD player in the living room.  And the guineas outside being sassy!

Around the house... the homeschool and homstead books are scattered here and there.  It's messy and not well organized right now.  But, it's home and we're enjoying it.  The fields will be mowed over the next couple of days and the barn will be swept out and tidied up.  We got the wood stove all set up and are enjoying nights with warm fires to keep our electric (and propane) bill low.  Now, we're just praying for more wood and/or more funds to purchase a couple of cords of wood.

One of my favorite things... listening to my newest rooster, Solomon, summoning his ladies outside.  I am enjoying most every aspect of this new farmlife.  It's a tremendous blessing... and a lot of work.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:  

• Give the dog a bath and furcut
• List the finished diapers in the etsy shop before I leave on Friday.
• Work on SB's special blanket embroideries.
• laundry, laundry and more laundry
• mow the fields and yar
• clean up the barn
• knitting
• spending time with God and my family

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Sorry... no pic this week.  Today just doesn't have enough time to go hunt for one.  ;-) 

I had a pelvic CT scan yesterday for ongoing post-hysterectomy issues.  We will see what the doc at Johns Hopkins says after he gets the report.

Jason is getting a lumbar cortizone injection this afternoon.  He's been in debilitating pain for well over a month now and the diagnosis was confirmed after an MRI last week.  L5 is herniated and bulging.  The injection is the first line of treatment.  We'll see what God does after today to see if anything else is needed.

And, since money is so tight, we have to plan out purchases of everything that we need:

• air rifle for property protection
• proper tractor and associated equipment (tiller, cart, plow, etc.)
• fence repair/replacement supplies -- someone blew through the front fence again this past weekend... taking out another section of fencing.  Probably easier to stomach since we hadn't repaired the first broken area yet.
• gutter repair
• stable garage roof repair -- it's leaking badly at the peak.
• large tree pruning
• garage door opener for the main house... this is an eventual thing.  The current one works for now... most of the time.
• water treatment/filtration system
• complete gutting and re-doing of master shower before it crumbles... it's leaking too
• and the goats we'd eventually like to get
• and much much more.

God is good and we expect that He will provide for just what we need and what He wants us to accomplish.  We are VERY blessed with all that He has already provided.

There are many wonderful Daybooks to be read by others participating in The Simple Woman's Daybook, hosted by Peggy of The Simple Woman!