FOR TODAY
December 4, 2016
Looking Out My Window:
This morning was a beautiful, sunny day at 9:00 a.m., a great 69 degrees with a slight chance of rain. But, the temp went up to the mid 80's!!
It was nice waking up to sunshine instead of the dark...instead of leaving just after 8:00, I was able to sleep in a bit. Now to get on with my day!
This morning was a beautiful, sunny day at 9:00 a.m., a great 69 degrees with a slight chance of rain. But, the temp went up to the mid 80's!!
It was nice waking up to sunshine instead of the dark...instead of leaving just after 8:00, I was able to sleep in a bit. Now to get on with my day!
I Am Thinking:
About the season of the year we are now in...Advent/Christmas. It IS a wonderful time of year and I am loving all of the festivities that surround it. It's tiring, yes. It's expensive, yes; or it can be! But, it is a beautiful, colorful, sharing, caring, loving kind of year!
And, I am enjoying every minute of it that I possibly can...
In spite of one who tries hard to make it other than beautiful, etc.
About the season of the year we are now in...Advent/Christmas. It IS a wonderful time of year and I am loving all of the festivities that surround it. It's tiring, yes. It's expensive, yes; or it can be! But, it is a beautiful, colorful, sharing, caring, loving kind of year!
And, I am enjoying every minute of it that I possibly can...
In spite of one who tries hard to make it other than beautiful, etc.
I Am Thankful:
For family and friends and the ability to do what I can for others. It may not be much; but I am blessed with a creative side and am making things to share with others!
One of My Favorite Things:
Making things and giving them to others; I am participating in a December challenge where we create something and share a photo of it on the Facebook thread...a bit like writing a blog and sharing with my group of bloggers!!
I decided to have a giveaway for the first one I created and am ready to send it to the lucky recipient...there were actually 15 ladies that entered!
Here is December 1st challenge:
December 3rd challenge (I didn't get one doe for the 2nd):
And, December 4th challenge:
Today's challenge is to create a Christmas card and send it to someone who needs to receive it. So, the creative juices are flowing...
Making things and giving them to others; I am participating in a December challenge where we create something and share a photo of it on the Facebook thread...a bit like writing a blog and sharing with my group of bloggers!!
I decided to have a giveaway for the first one I created and am ready to send it to the lucky recipient...there were actually 15 ladies that entered!
Here is December 1st challenge:
December 3rd challenge (I didn't get one doe for the 2nd):
And, December 4th challenge:
Today's challenge is to create a Christmas card and send it to someone who needs to receive it. So, the creative juices are flowing...
I Am Creating:
What I have recently created is pictured above with the "Favorite Things" prompt!
What I have recently created is pictured above with the "Favorite Things" prompt!
I Am Wearing:
A pair of jeans and an aqua shirt and my comfy bedroom slippers. I need to put shoes on to go to the post office!
A pair of jeans and an aqua shirt and my comfy bedroom slippers. I need to put shoes on to go to the post office!
I Am Reading:
I finished reading "The Cabin" by Carla Neggers, and discovered another one she wrote, "The Widow". Now that I am finished reading those two books, I picked up another book from that stack I received, and started reading "The Blessing" by Jude Deveraux.
Though it is not a mystery, I can't seem to put it down because it is a beautiful romantic story that I am enjoying!
I finished reading "The Cabin" by Carla Neggers, and discovered another one she wrote, "The Widow". Now that I am finished reading those two books, I picked up another book from that stack I received, and started reading "The Blessing" by Jude Deveraux.
Though it is not a mystery, I can't seem to put it down because it is a beautiful romantic story that I am enjoying!
I Am Hoping:
The holidays continue to be as "beautiful, colorful, sharing, caring, loving" as it has been so far. Some days start off or end up not quite so much of these feelings; but once we all start gathering together, some people may not be so loving.
So, I am hoping {and praying} that it doesn't turn into little battles that make me angry and frustrated and sad.
The holidays continue to be as "beautiful, colorful, sharing, caring, loving" as it has been so far. Some days start off or end up not quite so much of these feelings; but once we all start gathering together, some people may not be so loving.
So, I am hoping {and praying} that it doesn't turn into little battles that make me angry and frustrated and sad.
I Am Learning:
Actually, I am trying to learn that "less is more", especially in the words I use when speaking to my husband.
He is hard of hearing; and when I try to really talk with him, or answer a question, I tend to say too much. Less is more when it comes to the answers I give. And the quicker I can give the answer, the less likely it is that he will assume that I am going to make him angry with what he thinks I am saying...
Actually, I am trying to learn that "less is more", especially in the words I use when speaking to my husband.
He is hard of hearing; and when I try to really talk with him, or answer a question, I tend to say too much. Less is more when it comes to the answers I give. And the quicker I can give the answer, the less likely it is that he will assume that I am going to make him angry with what he thinks I am saying...
In My Kitchen:
The dishwasher is full; I need to unload it!
Pork chops are thawing for me to cook for dinner. Not sure what I'll fix to go with them.
Laundry was done late last week; so not much to do...
Lately, Mondays have been my day to babysit my youngest grandchild. But my daughter's lessons were switched to Wednesday; so that will be my day instead.
The dishwasher is full; I need to unload it!
Pork chops are thawing for me to cook for dinner. Not sure what I'll fix to go with them.
Laundry was done late last week; so not much to do...
Lately, Mondays have been my day to babysit my youngest grandchild. But my daughter's lessons were switched to Wednesday; so that will be my day instead.
Shared Quote:
I may have to look up my friend I met last year:
A Moment From My Day:
Today is an unusual day for me; I've been spending my Mondays with my granddaughter while my daughter teaches a few piano lessons.
Her students requested she change to Wednesday this week; so I am actually at home...creating!
After I finish writing this post, I'll be making a few Christmas cards...two are for a challenge; the others will just be extras!
{And, here is the card I made for the challenge; two of same card...and will select a couple of ladies from my crafting groups to send them to tomorrow.}
And, that ends this week's Simple Woman's Daybook post! Check back next week...the days are only going to get busier; but I feel the need to write!
A Moment From My Day:
Today is an unusual day for me; I've been spending my Mondays with my granddaughter while my daughter teaches a few piano lessons.
Her students requested she change to Wednesday this week; so I am actually at home...creating!
After I finish writing this post, I'll be making a few Christmas cards...two are for a challenge; the others will just be extras!
{And, here is the card I made for the challenge; two of same card...and will select a couple of ladies from my crafting groups to send them to tomorrow.}
And, that ends this week's Simple Woman's Daybook post! Check back next week...the days are only going to get busier; but I feel the need to write!
I'm come to you from Simple Woman's Daybook. I enjoyed reading your post and have to say I quite enjoyed seeing what you've been creating these days.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great week ... wishing you glimpses of heaven in unexpected places.
Brenda
Loving the Advent season too. What beautiful bookmarks!
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My SW Daybook – December 2016 edition