The Simple Woman's Daybook

I found this over at The Simple Woman and I rather like it.


Outside my window is a yard that needs to be mown, two children playing on a ladybug swing, an old dog dozing under the rhododendron and a young dog chasing gnats.

I am thinking about course proposals for Fall semester for 9th and 10th grade home-schoolers. I've never taught this demographic before.

I am thankful for health, and strength, and the meeting of daily needs.

From the kitchen waft the smells of chicken soup and fresh bread.

I am wearing garden overalls.

I am creating a happy childhood for my kids, I hope.

I am going to California in August; I hate heat.

I am reading blogs. I don't have time to read books anymore. So sad.

I am hoping to revise my manuscript this year.

I am hearing my daughter's giggle.

Around the house is a flock of dustbunnies.

One of my favorite things is a loafing in the hammock.

A few plans for the rest of the week include making some concrete pavers and working in my Mom's garden with her.

Here is picture thought I am sharing