It's dark, cold, and has been snowing on and off all day.
I am thankful for...
Results. It's taken long enough!
I am thinking about...
Lent. I stole this answer because it's true. I always want it to mean more than it seems to. This year is no different.
In the schoolroom...
I bought workboxes a while ago. I just brought them in from the car today. Seriously, it was a while ago. We're getting into a groove, and I think I can make workboxes work. ;) I was going to fill them tonight, but I'm making sure you guys get some love too.
From the kitchen...
We're still meal planning. Most nights we make the kids try what we've made, and then they ask for something else. It's normally cereal or a sandwich. My kids literally LIVE on cereal. We've got some new recipes we like. While I would like to say that I meal plan by the week, that's a loose statement. I have something in mind, but it's not concrete until the night before, and concrete is loosely used too.
I am creating...
a routine. I'm trying to get chores regularly happening rather than when I remember them. I was using a great system, but it stopped working for me. I didn't like starting school that late in the morning. I have a loose (that must be my word tonight) system of focusing on a room or spot and going back to it when I have time during the day. That works sometimes. I need something better. Suggestions?
I am working on...
Thank you cards. There are a lot of them. I'm hoping to get them out by the end of the week.
I am reading...
I can't remember because I haven't picked it up lately. I have reading for my Carmel classes that I'm trying to do, and that doesn't leave much time for leisurely reading.
I am praying for...
The Lillard Family. They're a local family whose house burned down and took their 3yo and 6yo daughter with it. It's so sad. There are fundraisers all over the place for them.
I am hearing...
Kaelyn talking on the phone. She actually sounds like she's screaming. It's bothering me. I've already told her to quiet down once.
Around the house...
Well, we already talked about chores. I'm waiting for a relatively nice and free weekend to get started on the kitchen. I got cabinet refinishing stuff for Christmas, and I haven't been able to use it yet. I'm reconsidering my original plan. You guys will have front row seats.
One of my favorite things...
Hot chocolate. It's a nice treat at the end of the day or when I'm craving a sweet. It fills my belly. I guess it's the warmth. I'm looking forward to some tomorrow for breakfast with a piece of banana bread that I made today. Yum!
A few plans for the rest of the week...
We have a busy weekend. :( Other than that, grocery shopping, a birthday party, and the weekend of running.
A picture thought...
Great daybook babe. I am so very tired. No sleep last night and then a 4am wakeup call from work.
ReplyDeleteWe run around and do so much all the time it's not funny. I know a lot of other people do the exact same thing too. I am thankful for my wife and family and pray for the Lillard I don't want to think about that.