Snow has fallen... Daybook

Outside my Window:The snow is finally here! I love snow, I love winter, if it is cold there should be snow. There is only an inch or two on the ground, but it looks nicer than the brown grass!


I am thinking:About how my classes will go this week. I am in the middle of teaching WWII and also have a few student presentations this week.


I am thankful for:My mother in law giving DH and I the opportunity to have dinner a couple of times a month without children. We went to Axel's this week,and it was so good, we also headed to Caribou and Best Buy after dinner before returning home.


I am reading: Heaven is For Real. I have about 50 pages left, and I think I have cried for over half of it. It has many connections to my family life as a mom. 


I am hoping: This week goes by quickly, though I hate wishing away time (I want my babies to stay babies) I can't wait for uninterrupted time with them, and that comes on the weekends.


On my mind:Making sure that I stay up on grading, I have done pretty well with this so far since returning to work but I want to maximize time at home!


We're learning: How to build on foundations.


Noticing that: My children love each other, truly unconditionally love each other. They want to be together, they watch each other and there is true joy in their eyes when they look at one another.


A few plans for the week: The early part of the week is quiet, but Thursday there is swimming, Friday there is piano, Saturday dance and dinner with friends, Sunday church. 


From the kitchen: Baked Ham and potatoes tonight, tomorrow a pork roast in the crock-pot, Wednesday steak, Thursday pesto and chicken pasta, Friday pork chops. Saturday is yet to be determined as we need to chat with our friends to see what they would like :-)


Around the house:Organized chaos. Things are clean just not all put away :-)

One of my favorite things:Snuggle time with both my kids :-)


A picture or two to share:

Sitting like a big boy

Dance outfit and Happy!

Daybook Returns...

Outside my Window: I see grass that remains brown, bare trees and small hints that show we should have snow.

I am thinking: About how hectic it can be during short weeks of school. We only have students three days this week, and though its often a blessing its also a curse when you have days filled to the brim with things going on, especially a week with parent teacher conferences!
I am thankful for: So many things, my husband, my children, my family, my friends.
I am reading: Heaven is For Real, well actually I am going to run to get it shortly :-) I am excited to read it as I have been told its a must read!
I am hoping: That my little man is headed in the right direction health wise. He has been battling a cold for three weeks, but I think he may be in the tail end of it. I would love a full nights rest!
On my mind: Thinking ahead to next year! School year that is, that's how I think. Bel will be in kindergarten and we have decided to send her to private school.
We're learning: still learning to get 4 bodies out the door in the morning on time. This is hard, especially with how cold it has started to be. DH's biggest pet peeve is our inability to get anywhere on time. Well what can I say, that isn't me!
Noticing that: I am feeling more organized now that all of the Christmas decoration have been put away. I love my Christmas decorations, but they take up more space, add more to clean and frankly I needed them gone! Now I am feeling better :-)
A few plans for the week: Well as it s already midweek we are in the day of long work... I have conferences until 7 pm, that's a 12 hour day without my family. Tomorrow is swimming lessons, Friday is piano, Saturday we are headed to one of DH's new clients and Sunday is church!
From the kitchen: I have been out of the kitchen this week, believe it or not I found joy in providing meals for my family while on leave. Since going back to work I have tried to remain in this role, but its also been difficult depending on what else is going on. Because of dietary restrictions while nursing, I have to keep dairy and soy out of my system. This is difficult as these ingredients are in everything! But my little guy is worth it!
Around the house: Clean...clean... house! Love!

One of my favorite things: Watching my children together, there is absolutely nothing better than watching them. God has blessed us with two precious gifts and I wouldn't be more happy!

A picture to share:

Best Christmas Gift

Gutherie Night



 



My Two Favorite Men



A Boy and His Toes



Sweet Girl Making Treats