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Simple Woman's Daybook - 20111128

I can't believe it's already almost December!

The latest Daybook can be found here:

http://homestead.zimsywhimsy.com/2011/simple-womans-daybook-20111128/

And, I'm going to post an updated Christmas Wish list over there later today, too!

Simple Woman's Daybook - 20111121

is posted... but not here.  :-)

We (Jason and I) are working on a new blog.  I will begin posting over there... but, I'm still trying to figure it all out.

Here is the new site:  http://homestead.zimsywhimsy.com/

And here is the daybook for this week:  http://homestead.zimsywhimsy.com/2011/simple-womans-daybook-20111121/

 

Christmas Wish List

I'm currently working on our Wish List for family that have requested such information.

The children need new clothing more than anything else.  We have an abundance of toys and "stuff"... they have all outgrown most all of the winter/cold weather clothing.  Praise the Lord that the heavy coats will last us another year.

Noah - He is wearing a size 10 or 12 in boys clothing.  He is in need of pants and warm pajama-type items (longjohns with a t-shirt is fine).  He loves to read and we are always on the lookout for Godly biographies or classic literature.

Eliana and Tabitha - They are both currently wearing size 6 in girls, but are heading into the size 8's.  They loves long dresses and pretty girly jewelry and hair thingies.

Josiah - He is in 4T.  He'd still be in 3t, but they are too short.  ;-)

They all love art supplies and are currently participating in the Music and Arts Homeschool coOp.  They could use a couple more good sketch pads.  Family games are appreciated.  They love science supplies and outdoor adventure kits.

We could all use some long johns for working outside in the cold weather while we take care of our farm and animals.  We could also use good winter boots and outdoor mucking boots.  I'll add proper shoe sizing information in the next couple of days.  I'll also add anything further as it comes to mind in the next two weeks.

Truly, the Lord has blessed us tremendously and there isn't a lot that we lack or want.  We are looking forward to the time spent as a family remembering the birth of our savior and celebrating the lives that He has given us.

Simple Woman's Daybook - 20111115

 

FOR TODAY - November 15, 2011

Outside My Window... It's rather warm for this time of year (right around 70 degrees) and it's pretty dreary and misty today.  The freshly fallen leaves blanket the ground everywhere.

I am thinking... that I am blessed beyond measure.

In the learning room... The four youngsters are sick today, so we missed music and arts coOp this week.  We are hoping to get back to our regular schedule tomorrow.  I've got our curriculum plans all together up to our winter break next month.

I am thankful for... my husband's job.  He LOVES his work and the company he is working for.  He also just had an amazing review and got a phenomenal raise.  Now, we are able to work more diligently on paying off our debt and planning for our future farm needs.

From the kitchen... Tonight is pizza night.. for the children.  My awesome husband is taking me out to dinner to celebrate his raise and just because he loves me.  We haven't been out to dinner since our anniversary (which was a gift from his mother).

I am wearing... a long jeanskirt, a red tanktop and a gray sweater.  I wanted to be beautiful for my husband tonight.  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 going to be making more of my own.

I am creating... still working on the sweater for Eliana.  I also just started a new test knit sweater that will fit both of the girls.

• I've got a special knitting project on the horizon.
• shirt logo embroidery options to stitch out for our church teachers and ushers.  
• My grandbaby needs more diapers. <3
• Diapers for a mommy who is expecting a rainbow baby within the month
• I've also got yarn on the way for sweaters for the boys

I am going... to the doctor on Friday to review the results of the MRI.  I am in near constant lower back and hip pain.  Having to drive or sit in the same position for long is a killer.

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!  Jason and I are still doing the Song of Solomon study and really loving it.

I am hoping... to finish the diapers currently on my sewing table for Skye and the order that I have within the next two days.  I'm also working on this testknit sweater and have less than three weeks to finish it.

I am hearing... The children are enjoying many "new" movies.  We unboxed all of our movies (even the two boxes that were still stacked in the garage).  Now, they are all properly sorted and organized.

Around the house... we moved the livingroom stuff to the family room finally and have it mostly finished.  There are still plenty of odds and ends that we need to deal with, but it is coming together.

One of my favorite things... knowing that my husband is on his way home from work for the day and can't wait to see us.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:  

• finishing the family room arranging
• cleaning up the living room
• 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...

Sorry... no picture yet.  Perhaps in the next few days.

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! 

Simple Woman's Daybook - 20111108

 

FOR TODAY - November 8, 2011

Outside My Window... The sun shines brightly and the freshly fallen leaves carpet the yard outside.

I am thinking... of how awesome God's provision is.  We surely don't have everything that we feel that we need in the long term.  But, He has provided just what we need for right now and continues to do so.

In the learning room... We are getting ready to head out to homeschool music and arts coOp this afternoon.  Tomorrow, we are back to our regular homeschool schedule and doing very well.

I am thankful for... how quickly my husband has healed from his back surgery almost a month ago.  He is still taking it easy, but you can hardly tell that he even had surgery.

From the kitchen... It's pizza night! And, thankfully I've got just about everything else that I need to last until payday.

I am wearing... a pair of black stretchy pants and a t-shirt!  Something comfortable for my own aching back.

I am creating... still working on the sweater for Eliana and have several diapers on the sewing table for Skye.  

• I've got a special knitting project on the horizon.
• shirt logo embroidery options to stitch out for our church teachers and ushers.  
• My grandbaby needs more diapers. <3
• Diapers for a mommy who is expecting a rainbow baby within the month
• I've also got yarn on the way for sweaters for the boys

I am going... to have an mri done next Monday.  We hope to see exactly what is wrong with my own back at that point.  The doc things pinched nerve somewhere.

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!  Jason and I are continuing the Song of Solomon study on sexual intimacy in marriage.

I am hoping... to get our family room organized this weekend.

I am hearing... The sweet prayers of my children over their lunch.

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... really!

One of my favorite things... A clean and organized workspace... whether that's the kitchen, the homeschool area, or the sewing area!  It always helps me to feel like working and makes it easier to accomplish great things!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:  

• Music CoOp today
• 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...

This is the sunroom/sewing/homeschool/dining room after I did a bit of cleanup and re-organization.  I simply cannot function when my space is in chaos and disarray.  So, it HAD to be dealt with today in order for me to continue doing any work.

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.

Today, we go out to vote for a few local elections.  It's a priviledge, right and responsibility.  If you do NOT like what's going on in the politics today... vote for change.

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