FOR TODAY, Monday, October 20, 2008
Outside My Window...warm rays of sunlight shine brightly off the metal trailers parked just outside my bedroom and patio. One is full of bathroom debris and a big marble tub. The other holds promise and hope with its neatly stacked lumber and sheetrock.
I am thinking...that my husband rocks. He took the day off of his regular work schedule to concentrate on the bathroom remodel. He is so talented and such a hard worker. Though we aren't able to share deep discussions, his periodic walk-throughs with a smile and a grunt speak comfort and security to me. He and Luke look so handsome as they work together to haul and measure, tote and drill.
I am thankful for...fresh starts...on so many levels.
From the kitchen...quiet tidiness because my baby brother, JW is the most awesome 21 year old on the planet! I was at the church house all morning recording a cd for the choir. JW monitored the kids' studies AND facilitated lunch in my absence. I plan to offer a tasty selection of sandwiches and vegetables for the evening meal and possibly make another batch of banana bread. I'm beginning to think that folks are intentionally abstaining from the consumption of fresh bananas to insure their imminent ripening and thus, the baking of still MORE BANANA BREAD!
I am wearing...black capris, kiwi colored shirt. I'm finally comfortable as far as temperature. I was unaware that today's low temp would be barely 50. I shivered most of the morning, but now I'm fine. I'm turning into a gramma who needs her shawl.
I am creating...the final color scheme for the bathroom. I found several magazine photos that make me happy. Chocolate cabinets, crisp white counter tops, rich blue and white textured fabrics all layered against a smokey blue-gray wall color. Hopefully I'll be able to change out accent colors throughout the year. One photo had all the blue/brown palette, but showed a vase of pink and green tulips - beautiful! Another shared the same palette, but was accented with splashes of green apple and brick red - how very exciting.
I am going...no where else today. By leaving early this morning, I thought about how long it's been since I've had a "morning drive." It did my soul good. I'm thinking of implementing a little item of devotion called, "Mommy's Morning commute" where I go out to the garage and sit in the car and enjoy a ten minute opportunity to get my wits about me and focus for the day.
I am reading...tons of stuff...too much to get my brain around. I hope to weed through the pile soon and narrow down my focus.
I am hoping...that Landen gets to feeling better. He is missing his friend's last volley ball game because he is sick. Sad times.
I am hearing...the closing jingle of the girls' PBS show, (I gotta hurry and post this!) Luke and Philip walking the conversational line between troubleshooting and bickering in the bathroom, and subtle snores from Landen and Mari and Oscar.
Around the house... one handsome husband, five beautiful children, one clean dog, and too many dirty clothes to discuss. (not much has changed since last week)
One of my favorite things...is singing. This morning's musical blitz was straight up fun. My range is not what it was 10 years ago, but my love for musical worship is increasing with each passing moment.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...Ashlin on guitar.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...Field Trip to the Fire Department tomorrow, Choir on Wednesday, a 4-H Horse riding class on Thursday, Kathy is coming to take family photos Friday, and Luke's world series is this weekend. Oh, and the Fall Festival! Whew, I better take my vita-meata-veg-imin!
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