Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY (October 21, 2009)

Outside my window...a peaceful snowstorm

I am thinking...about if and how to carve my pumpkin

I am thankful for...my mother.

From the kitchen...tonight....brown rice and a big wok full of veggies: bell peppers, broccoli, crimini mushrooms, carrots, and edamame

I am wearing...felted handknit slippers from my mom

I am creating...really beautiful socks...but suffering from single-sock-syndrome

I am reading...Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout, a bit behind the group for last month's bookclub selection, but thoroughly enjoying it!

I am hoping...for a peaceful night...won't even allow myself to wish for Sadie to sleep all night...but hoping for peace, whatever that may mean for us tonight.
I am hearing...the Food Network, late night TV indulgence

Around the house...lots to read...books, magazines, newspapers

One of my favorite things...those pumpkin scented candles that I can get away with burning this time of year.

A few plans for the weekend: relaxing Friday night with the family, date night on Saturday night (dinner in downtown Denver and Steve Martin with the Steep Canyon Rangers at the Paramount Theater), and movies with my brother and Mari on Sunday (we're revisiting our two favorite movies from when we were kids and Mari's making her specialty hot beef sandwiches!) Yeah!!
Here is picture thought I am sharing...

Simple Woman's Daybook

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FOR TODAY (August 9 2009)
Outside my window...blue sky, a slight breeze
I am thinking...about the week ahead

I am thankful for...a baby that is sleeping through the night!

From the kitchen...fresh veggies from the Castle Rock farmer's market
I am wearing...Sunday duds
I am creating...socks, finally started a new knitting project!

I am going...to have dinner with my cousin Ken Golding, and introduce him to baby Sadie for the first time!
I am reading...a lot of different things. Trying to catch up on newspapers, Mothering and Orion magazines, and Dr. Sears' Baby Book to learn about all the amazing changes going on with Sadie.
I am hoping...for a non-rainy Folks Fest next weekend!
I am hearing...Pete Wernick playing banjo on Brian's new DVD.
Around the house...piles of stuff to pack for the festival
One of my favorite things...going into a Sunday evening feeling productive, organized, and relaxed. Feeling like my weekend was the perfect combination of chores, fun, music, family, friends, and rest.
A few plans for the week: work, rest, Flight of the Conchords Season 2 with the neighbors, play some music, and then Folks Festival!!!
Here is picture thought I am sharing... Four generations!