From the Simple Woman’s Daybook:

FOR TODAY – June 16th, 2008

Outside my Window…green grass glistening from this morning’s shower, birds chirping and a chilly breeze stirring the bedroom curtains…

I am thinking…about my husband, wondering how his first day at the new job is going…

I am thankful for…getting a little more sleep last night. Solving the mystery of Grandma’s insomnia is quite a challenge…

From the kitchen…comes the aroma of strong, hot coffee and toasted fruit and nut bread. Homemade chicken salad stuffed in whole wheat pita pockets for this afternoon and pork roast for supper…

I am creating…memories with my Grandmother. Asking many questions about her past, trying to video as much as possible…

I am going…to try to pray more. I’ve been a bit too caught up in the busy-ness of daily life. Incorporating Grandma’s needs with the family’s has been a bit of a challenge…

I am wearing…cotton-knit teal dress with a pink sweater, socks and no shoes (it’s chilly!) Hair up in a twist, with the bangs that are much too long partially obscuring my vision!

I am reading…(rereading) A Year In Provence by Peter Mayle

I am hoping…to accomplish today’s chores early and finish up the laundry.

I am hearing…the clicking of the bedroom ceiling fan, the morning’s conversation between the boys and the ding of the microwave…

Around the house…the corn is nearly three feet tall. Soon we’ll be obscured by a wall of green. I love it! The gardens are growing nicely and it’s time to clip the herbs (again!)

One of my favorite things…is raspberry jam. Delicious spread thickly on fruit and nut toast served with a cup of hot coffee…

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week…taking it day by day! Adjusting the schedule to fit Grandma’s needs, resting when possible…

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you…

My Grandma…isn’t she adorable? This is one of my favorite pictures of this week: