Daybook

FOR TODAY

November 3, 2011

I have not done in....well I don't know when I did it last, but hubby said he liked when I did. I remembered it this morning while I was clearing out old files etc in my documents folder.

Outside my window...

It is cloudy and misty lots of moisture in the air. I wish it would rain since the dust is very thick. With the windows open and the dryness it is making the house dustier faster that normal. There are reds and yellows in the trees everywhere because of the dryness though and that is a lovely sight.

I am thinking...

Of many things that need to be done today and tomorrow....It is my birthday this weekend and my dad is coming for a visit. We have not seen him in 2 years so we are looking forward to the visit.

I am thankful for...

For my husband who has had patience this past year...

From the kitchen...

A big pot of broth to can up, some sour dough goodie needing to be made, dinner will be a cassarole that I premade since we won't be able to make dinner today.

I am wearing...

A long brown tiered skirt, a striped top in different shades of red, and not shoes at least not yet.

I am creating...

A couple of pleasant blouses made out of bandanas and planning sewing gifts for Christmas

I am going...

To 4H this afternoon, and then the kids also have a afternoon class they do once a week for church. We will be home after hubby gets home most likely.

I am reading...

An Anne McCaffrey book

I am hoping...

There is not enough room to type all I am hoping for.

I am hearing...

Rick Springfield's Jesse's Girl on Pandora, Wyatt getting something out of his closet, and Ashley coming in the front door.

Around the house...

Well I started last week cleaning a room a day moving things, dusting, wiping walls, reorganising things. It needed to be done and my birthday and dad visiting gave me the incentive. I have been going through the motions of living the last couple months so things needed to be put back to rights. Now that I am feeling myself somewhat again it has been nice to do a little at a time.

One of my favorite things...

Organisation I am ridiculous about things like that it makes me feel in control even when everything around me is out of control, clutter stresses the you know what out of me. So now that the world is in chaos and things are in turmoil everywhere knowing where things are in my home gives me comfort and I can focus better and get through all the other fuzz out there.

A few plans for the rest of the week:

My 38th birthday and not doing anything for it. I am not a let's go have a party or take a trip for my birthday kinda girl. I like it simple my family with me and just enjoying them being with me for another year. I like to be remembered on my birthday and mothers day, but I don't have to be pampered or spoiled just a hug and a greeting nothing more.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

See the lovely color of the Red Maple behind me, that color and varying shades of it and yellow are all thru the forest. Wyatt took this of me this morning so this is what I am wearing today. I am being chewed on my one of the barn cats, he was never weaned properly so feels he has to nurse on his people by chewing.

I painted my toenails a couple weeks ago a bright pink, I wanted some color on them which is unusual since I usually am not a nail painter at all. Having to redo and keep up with it all is a pain especially on fingers that are in constant use. But sometimes I will paint my toes some outrageous color blue, purple, bright pink something that brings a smile to my face, but no one else but family will see.

You probably can't tell for those who read this blog normally, but I have lost over 20lbs and am very happy because of it. Not the way I lost it, but loosing it yes. Now I hope to keep it up in a good way or at least keep it off. I did the same last fall but gained it and some more over the summer.

I hope each of you have a blessed day.

Love Erika

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