Simple Woman's Daybook Entry

FOR TODAY
Outside my window...
It is almost 6 p.m., and it's dark outside.  A few weeks ago, it was dark by 5 p.m., but it's beginning to stay light for a little longer each day.  During Christmas, I don't mind at all when it gets dark early because then I can see the lights on the Christmas tree better.  Now that we've taken the tree down, I'm enjoying it as the days begin to get a little longer. 

I am thinking...
I'm thinking that it has been a very mild winter so far!  We've had just a small handful of days that have been what we here in the South would call "cold."  There have been many days, though, that have been very warm.  I'm trying not to think about all of the fire ants and bees and other creepy-crawly things that aren't being killed because of the mild winter. 

I am thankful...
I'm thankful that I live near so many of my family members!  Now days so many people live far away from their parents and siblings.  I'm thankful that my husband and children and I live near both my husband's parents and mine.  We also live near his sister and both of my sisters. 

In the kitchen...In the kitchen, things have been interesting lately!  I've been trying to lose some weight, so I'm eating only lean meat, fruits, veggies, and maybe a small amount of bread or a few crackers each day.  (I don't think totally cutting out carbs is a good idea, but I have significantly cut down on them.)  My hubby and children still want to eat the "regular" foods that we normally eat.  For that reason, I've been trying to cook "normal" things for them while still making sure I eat only the food that fit into my "diet."  I've been doing pretty well most of the time.  Now and then I cheat a little bit, but not too badly!

I am wearing...Ha!  I hate to tell you what I'm wearing because I totally don't match at all!  I'm wearing pink and white striped fuzzy socks, navy blue shorts with white stripes up the sides, and a turquoise blue t-shirt.  I may not match, but I'm totally comfy!  :)

I am creating...
I'm not working on any sewing projects right now.  I'd like to start on a new quilt, so I may try to make a trip to the fabric store soon.  (The closest fabric store is 30 miles away.)  I love making quilts during the winter because I can stay warm while I'm sewing! 

I am going...
Nowhere! We don't normally have church on Sunday nights, so we usually stay home on Sunday evenings. 
I am reading...
EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey.  I'm really enjoying it too!  I'm totally surprised that a book about being an entrepreneur and business person is actually entertaining! 

I am looking forward to...
I'm looking forward to going to Blissdom in February! 

I am learning...
I'm learning lots of new things!  I'm learning so much about social media (and hope to learn much more at Blissdom) and working with a team since my partner, Cindy Horton, and I became the new owners of Hip Homeschool Moms!  It's been wonderful so far, and the ladies on the HHM team have been great!  Most of them have been on the team for a year or more, and they know much more than I do!  They are wonderful to remind me of things and help me out as I learn what to do.  :) 

Around the house...I've been attempting to clean out and sort through some things.  It's slow going, but I'm making progress. 

I am pondering...
I'm actually thinking about how hungry I am!  (Sorry!  No deep thinking going on here right now.) 

A favorite quote for today...
My hubby teaches our Sunday School class.  This morning a man in class was saying that he has trouble believing that God actually forgives his sins.  (He knows that God does forgive him, he just has trouble understanding how God can do that since it's so hard for us human beings to forgive each other.)  My hubby told the man something like this:  "If you know that Jesus died for your sins, you can believe that God forgives our sins.  If you think God doesn't forgive our sins, then you're saying your sins are more powerful than Jesus' blood."  Wow!  I had never really thought of it that way! 

One of my favorite things...
One of my favorite things is being home with my kids and homeschooling them.  There are difficult days, but it's worth it!  (Please remind me of that next time I'm having a difficult day.)  ;)

So what's going on in your life?  Anything fun or special?  I'd love to hear about it!