Simple Woman's Daybook: July 2018

 

For Today... July 17, 2018

Outside my window... It is hot and HUMID (69% humidity is unheard of here in NM), cars are rushing by and the sun is shining weakly from behind a cloud where rain threatens once again. Our monsoons are back, no more drought!

I am thinking... that an hour or two of quiet to blog in between Jodi's students coming and going is a blessing I'm enjoying.

I am thankful for... Sunny mornings, rainy afternoons, Air Conditioning, Jesus, my family, undeserved grace, Swing on the Plaza free dance lessons, and deep abiding friendships that make my life so rich.

I am wearing... Feed my Starving Children blue tee, jeans, no show socks and tennies. Hair is UP UP UP trying to escape the heat.

I am remembering... that reading my old blog posts makes me happy.

I am Going... to work, to Swing on the Plaza, and to bed. In that order. ;)

I am Reading... Still Married and Loving It, Here Burns My Candle, Meals in 30 Minutes or Less (yes I read cookbooks, *grins*) and Relationship Principles of Jesus.

I am Hoping... to have enough energy to dance tonight instead of watching like last week...but it's not looking good right now. HA!

On my Mind... bills, the next student, what Dan and Derek are doing at home without me, and how behind I am on my reading goals for the year.

From the learning rooms... SUMMER BREAK, baby! The boys are enjoying a few short weeks of break before we head back in early August. We've made sure they read and stay up on their math all summer long, but this week is a full halt. Just have fun, it's summer.

Noticing that... being fat isn't serving me well. I need to lose some more weight. Perhaps dancing will help.
Pondering these words... "If there is more to the Christian life, do I really want it?" As quoted from Pastor Dennis' sermon a few weeks back. It's making me question some convictions I've long held dear. And that's a good thing.

From the kitchen...Currently, mostly leftovers. I haven't had the time or money to shop 'properly' this week so we are just making do.

• Monday~Leftovers from the weekend. (Pizza, chicken tenders, potato wedges, watermelon, chips and dip, cucumber slices, tea and milk)
• Tuesday~Smoked Sausage, beans and rice
• Wednesday~The men will fend for themselves while I have dinner with Karen
• Thursday~Snacky dinner with our Community Group
• Friday~Game Night
• Saturday~To Be Determined
• Sunday~Homemade pizza

Around the house...I am in a De-cluttering phase right now. So I'm donating like our lives depend on it. The clutter must go! We have so much that we don't need and others could use.

One of my favorite things... my adult children. To have your own kiddos be some of your best friends is a gift from God.

From my picture journal...  

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