A Simple Woman

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FOR TODAY

Outside my window...It is starting to cool off for the evening. We had some beautiful sunshine today.

I am thinking...About inner peace. We talked a lot about that at church today and it hit me. The world we live in is not peaceful. My heart doesn’t need to be like that too. The Lord wants us to be happy. He wants us to do our best but we being the humans that we are will fail at times.

I am thankful...For friends. I really don’t think life would be nearly as much fun without them.

In the kitchen...Not much is going on today. We went to a cousin’s 1^st birthday party so I didn’t have to cook. That was kind of nice. Tomorrow I am going to deep clean it.

I am wearing...A really ugly outfit. It is a Miami Beach T-Shirt and red and black basketball shorts. It doesn’t even match but it’s really comfortable!

I am creating...A paper doll with my daughter. I love how creative she is. She found a paper doll and some felt and wanted to make a dress for it.

I am going...To drop the girls off at their grandma’s tomorrow so I can clean.

I am wondering...What to make for dinner when the Elder’s come tomorrow.

I am reading...Prelude to Glory Volume 2

I am hoping...That I can get the house clean tomorrow while the girls are gone.

I am looking forward to...Having family over for Sophie’s 3^rd birthday.

I am learning…I am sometimes more prideful than I need to be.

Around the house...I have music on the piano, a book next to me, it is cool because we have had the air on this afternoon.

I am pondering...The things I learned in church today. I really thought the talks were well done and the lessons too! I am grateful that I was able to get refreshed and learn throughout the day.

A favorite quote for today... “Regardless of your particular circumstances, as you become more and more familiar with the truths of the scriptures, you will be more and more effective in keeping the second great commandment, to love your neighbor as yourself. Become scholars of the scriptures—not to put others down, but to lift them up! After all, who has any greater need to “treasure up” the truths of the gospel (on which they may call in their moments of need) than do women and mothers who do so much nurturing and teaching?”  (President Spencer W. Kimball, The Role of Righteous Women, General Conference, October 1979)

One of my favorite things… My girls, they are just plain cute!

A few plans for the rest of the week: A hike on Wednesday, Sophie’s family party on Saturday

A peek into my day... I am lucky enough to go to church next to this building every Sunday. It is the Temple and I love it.

 

A Simple Woman

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I am trying something new. My friend does this every week and I am finding I really enjoy the glimpses into her days. I thought maybe you guys would enjoy some of my glimpses too.


FOR TODAY 7/21/13 Outside my window...It is grey and cloudy. It rained on and off yesterday. It was nice. I always feel blessed with a break from the sweltering Southern California summers.
I am thinking...About my to do list. I need to grocery shop tomorrow.
I am thankful...For Wikipedia. I have been using it a lot lately. You can actually find out some good things. Also for my husband watching the girls so I could get a long nap in today.
In the kitchen...It is kind of messy but it means I cooked lunch today.
I am wearing...My favorite denim skirt and a blue shirt. 
I am creating...A book or a short story. Maybe both. I'm not too far in the character development but it gives me something to think about other than housekeeping and kids!
I am going...Grocery shopping tomorrow and the Zoo on Tuesday with the girls. There are few places I like more than the zoo.
I am wondering...How to get everything done on my list. It seems like it just gets longer and longer!
I am reading...Prelude to Glory Volume 2 The Times That Try Men's Souls by Ron Carter. It is a wonderful historical fiction about the Revolutionary War.
I am hoping...To get everything done around the house in time for Sophie's birthday party in 10 days.
I am looking forward to...Starting a writer's club with some friends of mine.
I am learning...That I have to shut the criticism in my mind up.
Around the house...There are things strewn roundabout and cute little girls watching their favorite TV shows.
I am pondering...The poem The Red Wheelbarrow by William Carlos Williams. I haven't thought about it since college. I always liked the simplicity of it. It makes me want to get my old poetry book out again.
A favorite quote for today...Pil hight (pillow fight) My almost 3 year old has learned what that is and consequently asks every night to have a pil hight before bed.
One of my favorite things...Grocery Shopping. I love to grocery shop and even take my kids because I know they learn so much as we go.
A few plans for the rest of the week… Clean and grocery shop Monday plus Family Night with my extended family, Zoo Tuesday, Cub Scouts Wednesday, Sensory Play day Thursday, Friday maybe Pharaoh's.
A peek into my day... One of my favorite things to do is sneak pictures of my kids when they sleep because they crack me up!