• The Simple Woman’s Daybook 250709

    Date: 2009.07.25 | Category: Simple Womans Daybook | Tags:

    For today… 25 July 2009

    Outside my window…
    scattered clouds and sun, cold wind blowing.

    I am thinking…
    about the research I need to do,
    the soup I need to make and everything else I need to do

    I am thankful for…
    Family, freedom and a good car.

    From the learning rooms…
    Starting 3rd term last week,
    Maths, English, Health and Science from workbooks,
    LOTE from CDrom (French).
    Society and Environment, Technology and Enterprise,
    and Art random activities.
    Currently researching for in a few weeks Australia’s History.
    Phys Ed is netball on Saturdays.



    From the kitchen…
    I have a new set of Crockery which we’re enjoying
    (corelle, so it is way lighter than the old stonewear and doesn’t chip at the drop of a hat).
    On the Menu…
    Sat ~ Grilled Chicken and Steamed Vegies
    Sun ~ Minestrone Soup
    Mon ~ Shopping

    I am wearing…
    thermals, blue jeans, pink tshirt, turquoise polar fleece jacket, long socks and sneakers.

    I am creating…
    a blanket in small granny squares.

    I am reading…
    my Bible through for the first time,
    currently in Luke, Genesis ands Psalm;
    A Hunger for God by John Piper;
    The Horse and His Boy by C S Lewis;
    Home Education by Charlotte M Mason;
    Understanding our (Australian) Christian Heritage Vol 1 by Col Stringer

    I am hoping (praying)…
    for the safe travel of my brother as he drives across Australia.
    his new job starting Monday.
    for the recovery and rehabilitation of my Mum after knee replacement surgery.    for my friend’s new baby boy and his upcoming surgery and her recovery after a C-section.
    for our new Minister and his wife’s possessions in a crate somewhere between South Africa and Perth and for their arrival/settling in a new country.

    I am hearing…
    the loud hum of the poor little heater doing it’s best against a chilly day.
    some tv program on the lounge telly before the Western Derby starts.
    the tap-tap-tap of mine and Olivia’s keyboards as we type.

    One of my favorite things…
    a hot cup of tea that hubby made me and I have time to sip slowly.

    A few plans for the rest of the week…
    continue to write up the curriculum for the Australian History unit, including Explorers, Settlement, Aboriginal History and Early Goverment and Parliament.
    cook the soup to make tomorrow easier.
    get washing up to date after a week away from home and lots of rain.
    plan some excursions for this term.

    Here is picture thought I am sharing…

    Mountain and Valley