because it's easy...

...I'm going to do the simple woman's daybook thing again :)

outside my window

agapanthus that need some attention, cloudy skies making me want to nap

i am thinking

that there are lots of bedroom changes around here :) Josh and Kai are now sharing! with more to come

i am thankful for

an early start to the day - time to read my bible uninterrupted (sort of). I've only got 1 month to go and I've finished reading it all the way thru :) God is GOOD

from the kitchen

rocky road that reminds me of my precious friend (It doesn't taste like yours tho :( it's your recipe but I obviously don't have the knack for it lol)

i am wearing

the clothes I wore to the gym

i am creating

with the colder weather I've pulled out my crocheting again and am keen to finish 2 blankets asap!

i am reading

no surprise here, One Thousand Gifts
but I did just finish a (christian) modern suspense kinda book that someone lent me, I really enjoyed it.

i am hearing

nothing except the ticking of the clock in the study - love it!

on my mind

thoughts about finishing all my craft projects (it's a bit overwhelming actually lol) and blueberry muffins ;)

around the house

a load of laundry in the dryer that needs folding, a brand new vacuum cleaner (YAY!!) that needs to finish off the bottom of the house for me ;) and a bed in transit

a few plans for the rest of the week

* parent/teacher interviews tomorrow night
* swimming lessons
* another session at the gym - maybe zumba?!
* work
* hopefully a catch up with a friend

Blessings to you all xox

simple daybook

Ariella's first time feeding a Kangaroo

Outside my window

It's dark and quiet - perfect for sleeping :)

I'm listening to

'Everything is Yours' by Audrey Assad (the whole album actually)

I'm wearing

My favourite black denim skirt, pink ruffled top and black cardi

patting the snake at Potoroo Palace

I'm so grateful for

~ going out after church with friends
~ a successful first day of Year 1 for Josh
~ that my children have a granddad who loves to spend time with them - Malakai helped granddad with chainsawing today :)
~ fun times with some 'younger' friends over this afternoon - how can it be that I don't feel anywhere 10-15 (!) years older than them?
~ God's grace...more than enough for me (and oh, how much I need it)
~ this quilting book on special - Simplify - so I bought it ;) (but not from this website lol)
I find I could go on and on...and on...

Peacock showing off at Potoroo Palace

I'm pondering

~ all that I'm reading in Feminine Appeal
~ my 'word/theme' for the year. Last year I felt like I was possibly off the mark with my word - delight. But as I look back on 2010, I can see that it was perfect. In a number of ways, but most importantly in the delight I found in God's word like I never had before. This year I can't get away from eternity, having an eternal perspective and being kingdom minded. I'm excited about it :)
~ health and weight loss!!

I'm reading

My bible in a year
Feminine Appeal

Also getting into these a little at a time
~ How to Make Brothers and Sisters Best Friends
~ Heaven at Home
~ Power Thoughts
~ the ACT bridging document for the new Australian Curriculum

and still waiting (not so) patiently for my One Thousand Gifts to arrive ;)

I'm thinking

about my desperate need for motivation and self-discipline

I am creating

Nothing - in a bit of a stalemate with that at the moment. Need to get organised :( and hopefully inspired when 'Simplify' comes in the mail.

On my ipod

Some seriously awesome genius mixes - love that feature

I am praying

that God's will be done and His kingdom will come in my life, and in the lives of those I love

Around the house

There is mess! And LOTS of laundry. Feeling a little overwhelmed by laundry!

Some plans for this week

'Tea and tissues' with the new kindy parents tomorrow :) that was me last year!!
A girly outing with Ella (unless a baby comes?)
Starting with my new class - I'm so excited!

simple woman's daybook

inspired questions from here

outside my window...a gorgeous blue sky, beckoning me to get outside and chop the dead flower heads off the agapanthus

i am thinking...i'd better be quick with this blog entry or i'll be late for pilates

from the learning rooms...learning how to share, be kind and 'take care of each other'

i am thankful for...a God who is faithful

from the kitchen...banana muffins & milk for morning tea!

i am wearing...stuff for pilates

i am reading...the first novel I've had a chance to pick up in ages...and it's taking a LONG time to read it in snippets, along with Shepherding a Child's Heart - which I am also reading slowly because there's a lot to absorb with that one

i am hoping...that I might make it to youth camp for one night...

i am creating...my 'dream' baby girl's bedroom

i am hearing...Josh watching Wall E

around the house...bits of 'lived in' mess that I will get around to tidying this afternoon

one of my favourite things...cadbury's 'black forest' chocolate...i am trying to be healthy...at times ;)

a few plans for the rest of the week...enjoying God, blessing Aaron, looking after the munchkins, team planning meeting at school, church, heater quote, sewing, and hopefully a bit of scrapping!

have a great week everyone!