For Today...July 27, 2009I am thinking...about my Mom and how she's doing after having foot surgery last Friday. She's an amazing athlete and a woman who never sits still for a moment. I'm sure the 3 weeks of prescribed bed rest is going to be very tough for her.
I am thankful for...good friends and the great conversations that are generated during get-togethers (gee, could I cram more words into that sentence that begin with 'g'?)
From the kitchen...hot cocoa with mini-marshmallows (yes, even in July's heat), blueberry and strawberry smoothies for breakfast, chicken salad sandwiches for lunch, and taco potatoes with a side salad for dinner.
I am wearing...white tank top, black cargo pants, no shoes. My hair up and out of my way so I can hit the piles and stacks and full laundry baskets this morning.
I am creating...new lightweight pants for my children to protect their pale Irish skin from the harsh sun and the nasty mosquitoes gathering in our yard, thanks to the wet summer we've had.
I am going...to the library this afternoon. It's been too long since we've had new books to sift through and snuggle up with around here. The kids love to snuggle on the couch under the blankets to read with me, even in the summertime. *Ugh* Why the heat doesn't seem to bother the little ones like it does grown-ups, I'll never understand.
I am reading...still working my way through Heaven on Earth, taking some cues from the book and trying to come up with a new rhythm for our days.
I am hoping...to lessen my husband's stress level by doing some little things this week that I think he would appreciate: making some of his favorite snacks, keeping the kitchen clutter to a bare minimum, and maybe even encouraging him to go do his own thing when he gets home from work (instead of promptly handing the kids over to him so that I can have some "me time").
I am hearing...Rascal pushing Roo's doll stroller down the hall. The air conditioner just kicked on. "Unforgettable" by Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole on the radio (that song, by the way, was the Daddy/Daughter song we danced to on my wedding day. A fun memory to recall this morning!).
Around the house...it's Monday, so that means clean sheets on the beds to start the week. I also have to mix up a new batch of homemade cleaning solutions.
One of my favorite things...Lately, Roo will say to me at random moments during the day: "Mommy, do you know how much I love you? Let me tell you: I love you and love you and love you and love you and...it just keeps going on and on...and on!" Oh, how I love that child!
A few plans for the rest of the week...My sister and her son are coming over to play tomorrow. I have big plans for sewing (I always have big plans for this, but seem to always fall short of completing said plans!). Continue house-hunting, the novelty for which is wearing off fast. I just want us to find the right house for our family soon or shelve the whole idea for now and make the best of where we are currently.
A picture thought I am sharing...Mommy's Little Helper scrubbing potatoes for tonight's dinner. I love that she's at the age when her "help" really is helpful to me! I didn't have to go back and re-scrub any of those potatoes. Now if we could just fine-tune her mopping and dish-washing skills... Only kidding, of course. I need her to learn to vacuum and cook meals first. :)
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I am also thankful for "g's" you mentioned. Sometimes a long chat with a great friend is all you need to make you feel refreshed and that you aren't alone in your feelings.
ReplyDeleteI'm craving a chicken salad sandwich now, I think I'll add that to my dinner menu for next week. Today I'm having a Greek Salad Pita, and get this with tomatoes from my own garden. It is so much fun to pick tomatoes from my very own garden, makes me feel very grown up!
Your house is always so inviting, but this morning it sounds extra cozy with the kids playing, nice music in the background, and yummy things waiting in the kitchen! Have fab-u-lous day!
Hugs!
J
Why, thank you very much for stopping by and commenting! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so jealous that you are eating tomatoes you grew yourself! Yum, nothing compares to food from your very own backyard! Our next house must have plenty of sunny spots for a garden. I won't compromise on that one.
Yes, I felt recharged and refreshed myself after our chat. As usual, I could have talked your ear off forever! Have a great, great week!