Tuesday, December 21, 2010

A Simple Woman's Daybook


For today...
Outside my window...
47 °F 8 °C cloudy and wet...a very overcast kind of day...we had a lot of bird activity at the feeder yesterday morning but there's not a bird in sight this morning.
Hearing...only the fan on the furnace going

I am thinking...today is the winter solstice...did anyone see the moon eclipse last night...I was awake but didn't go looking for it..I have a photo from the last one.
Feeling thankful for...that first Christmas gift
I am remembering...the film clip I saw reenacting what a conversation on Face book might have looked like 2010 years ago detailing the Christmas story
Creating this...
a pretty table for my Open House..other than that there's not much creative stuff going on at our house...mostly cooking and laundry
I am currently reading...
True Blue by David Baldacci
One year ago today...
I participated in a Nativity set carnival at JanMary's place...the temperature was 31..I was reading Knit in Season, the book I received  from Jackie in Mary's book swap..I had just gotten my new car the day before
I am hoping...
that Honey Bear is over his cold by Christmas...also that his wrist stops hurting..the man hasn't felt well in weeks and I need him healthy
On my mind...
my Christmas Open House is this afternoon and there is so much left to do...also wondering how many will come
Noticing that...
blogging slows down this time of year
Pondering these words...
"Winter is the season when people keep the house as warm as it was in summer when they complained about the heat"
From the kitchen...
Golden Punch, Chicken Ball with Crackers, Fruit, Cookies, Fruitcake and nuts for my Open House today...then Potato Soup on Wednesday night...appetizers on Friday(sweet and sour meatballs)...Christmas Dinner on Saturday
Around the house...
laundry hanging everywhere in the laundry room(I don't completely dry my outer clothes but hang them to finish)...vacuum in the middle of the family room(means I have to finish using it)...leaves on the front porch(I hope I have time to sweep out there)...unmade bed...but the Christmas tree lights are on and things are mostly neat, I just have to do some quick touch ups, set the table and I'm ready to greet my guests...wish you were coming.
I am praying for...
CeeKay, Denise & Eddie, Denise in OK, Faye, Honey Bear, my sisters, my son and his family, Carolyn & Nancy, Mary...so many to pray for and if I forgot to mention you here just know that whenever you come to mind you are lifted up to the Father....good news from Texas: Son isn't being deployed until after New Years and will have a three day leave to spend Christmas in Maryland with his family
A few plans for the week...
finish the laundry...do more baking and cooking...enjoy time with Family...read the Christmas story..take time to be thankful for the first Christmas gift...maybe sneak in a lunch with Daughter and a shop for stocking stuffers
One of my favorite things...
the friendship I have with my daughter
From my picture file...this Christmas tree was seen at a local restaurant last year..see the cotton bolls



Credit: Peggy at The Simple Woman

5 comments:

  1. Loved your "Pondering these words..." Have a wonderfully blessed day!

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  2. Great news about your son not being deployed just yet!

    I'd love to come to your open house.

    No, I didn't see the eclipse last night. It probably would have been too overcast here anyway.

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  3. Merry Christmas! I love the "pondering these words" as here in Michigan where the nights are already 9 degrees, I preach on a dailey bases to those that complain "to keep your home heated use humidity" it's not only healthy it lowers the utility bills...
    We missed the eclipse as it was cloudy & snowing..sigh
    ~~HUGS for a Happy Holiday~~

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  4. Hello Mama Bear~ When I was younger, my mother always hosted an open house - brings back good memories. I might suggest lots of oranges (or fresh squeezed orange juice) throughout the day for your Honey bear.

    Thank you for your kind visit to The Santos Times and for your lovely comments. I am going to do a post on El Salavadorean food because I have had several questions about it. Merry Christmas and I hope you have a great open house and that every one who visits leaves with more joy and peace in their heart than when they arrived. God bless you.

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  5. Yes.... me and my sweet husband got up to watch the eclipse.. Would have hated to miss it.. and I am thankful that your son has a few more days.... I will make sure to pray for him while he is gone.........

    Have a great Christmas my friend.......

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