Another February Day

How did last week get away from me?? Funny how those things can happen.
Life chugs along and suddenly time has flown by and can't be recaptured.
No sewing will be done this month- not even a start or a small finish for the Charming gals (guys and gals now!). I'm ok with that- for now. I did find an intriguing pattern I'd like to try- a twist on a disappearing nine patch. Maybe I will get things together for March.
Now on to the regular Monday Daybook post:

Outside My Window... the clouds are getting thicker in the sky. We are told there will be snow tomorrow.

I am thinking...they keep telling us there will be snow- but it just isn't happening.

I am thankful for...the little things that make each day special- no matter how "bad" I feel


I am wearing...my day off gear: black sweat pants, black and pink polka dot shirt (post Valentine silliness?), blue non skid socks!

I am creating...a mini book that I have fallen in love with.

I am going...to continue building a new friendship that began at the beginning of the month.


I am reading...nothing right now. I should, but it makes me sleepy!

I am hoping...that grown up decision making doesn't tear the youngest child out of the workings of her family.

I am hearing...silence. It truly is golden.


Around the house...there is napping, there is studying, as for me-I'm just doing my morning thing.

One of my favorite things...baby smiles.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: dinner with friends, Organizing a sewing group at the shop, finishing the book project, planning some sewing. Hoping for uneventful days.



Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

Daybook Week 3

Outside My Window... the small pond is still covered in thick ice. My Adirondack chair waits quietly until spring arrives. I can see the perennial gardens will need an overhaul. I love the smell of fresh earth in the spring.

I am thinking...life is good. I need to stop worrying about what I haven't accomplished and just continue to "do". We make life much too complicated

I am thankful for...the ability to be my own person, and use my creative talents.


I am wearing...sweat pants, a mock turtle neck and two pairs of socks to keep the toes warm. It is the "day off" uniform.

I am creating...order from chaos.

I am going...slowly and happily thru my day.


I am reading...nothing at the moment. I did promise a friend I would go back to Eat,Pray,Love. She said I gave up too soon.

I am hoping...to continue organizing my creative space so that I can be more productive.

I am hearing...the adorable snores of a sleeping dog. Naps are good, no?


Around the house...the floors are swept and mopped. The dishes are washed and drying in the rack and the laundry is getting done. It is all good.


One of my favorite things...the soothing sounds of silence. Our world holds too many audio assaults.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:

*see the baby
*work- extra hours
*make a new creative friend.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing...

Simple Thoughts on a January Monday Morn

This morning while catching up with some of the blogs I read on a regular basis, I came across mention of The Simple Woman's Daybook. The idea behind it is to simply record a snippet of your life once a week- Monday being the chosen day as one would outline a few thoughts and plans for the upcoming week. I found it an interesting concept and something I think I would like to do. It would be a way to capture a few moments of personal history over the course of the next year. Thoughts, feelings, plans, gratitudes- little random bits of "me".

If you are curious you can visit the blog that got me thinking here:
http://thesimplewoman.blogspot.com


Let my weekly journey begin:

FOR TODAY - January 18, 2010

Outside My Window... it is a wintry wonderland. It snowed, rained and snowed some more over night. Outside is more like a January thaw than a snowstorm. Warm(ish), white and gloppy! But- it still makes everything look cleaner and prettier than it was yesterday.

I am thinking...I would like to feel better. It has been days since I've felt up to par. It is the first real "illness" of the season, but it has caused me to feel unproductive, tired, and less than enthusiastic about things. I also miss time with my "little man". Don't want to infect him, so this Nana stays home.

I am thankful for...Kleenex, saline solution, apple juice and warm coffee.Family members who are concerned and empathetic.

From the kitchen...Oatmeal with a large handful of blueberries. Warm, soothing. Simple.

I am wearing...jammies; they are clean and new--and have silly polar bears all over. At least they make me smile! I will shower soon and throw on comfy clothes.

I am creating...a dent in the bed's mattress. I don't normally allow myself the luxury of napping at will, but that is all I seem to want to do. When awake and with half a wit about me, I am slowly adding borders on a utility quilt. It looks warm and inviting in its deep colors. I will hand quilt it. I will curl up under it one day and be happy.

I am going...to stay in today! One more day of rest and recuperation. Tomorrow I will head back to work.

I am reading...The Shack by William P. Young

I am hoping...to see the grand baby later this week. I miss his sweet little face, his laughter and his smiles for his Nana. I heard him screeching on the phone last evening when his mommy called to check up on me. He has found his "loud" voice and it makes him happy-- silly little baby!

I am hearing...the sounds of neighbors shoveling; melting snow- dripping, dripping, dripping on the back roof...slightly hypnotic.

Around the house...Christmas is still evident. I would like to find the energy to start putting it away- it is mid January after all. Perhaps this upcoming weekend. One more week of holiday trimmings can't be all bad.

One of my favorite things...knowing that there are no plans for the day. Just relax, recoup. Ready myself for the rest of the week. It is time to return to the land of the living.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week:
*organize for work tomorrow
*have dinner with friends on Wednesday evening. It is our long overdue holiday get together. It will be nice to see them.
*spend Wednesday and Thursday with the "Little Man"
*spend a day at the shop with my very favorite co-worker
*get in a bit of sewing, reading and actually cook a real dinner.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...