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Outside my window...
...very cold -- in the low 20s. It's been very cold for over a week now. Faith skated on the creek all weekend and the boys shot the hockey puck around. They wish it would stay frozen all winter, but it only freezes when we have an extended period of really cold weather because the water is constantly flowing. There is a sort of small dam right behind our house, however, and the water downstream tends to get still, thus a little mini pond. Tomorrow more snow is predicted and a snow storm for Christmas Eve -- definitely a White Christmas!
I am thinking...
...about all the things I have to do this week. Yikes!
I am thankful for...
...online shopping. The few times I have been out have sent me scurrying back to my home for cover and more online shopping! I went out yesterday for a little bit with Geoffrey (he drove Miss Daisy) and we had a nice time for a couple hours. Joann Fabrics wasn't too crazy -- I guess folks have given up on projects by now -- and World Market was just fun. The traffic, however, was just nuts.
From the lesson plans...
...school closed for two weeks. Yeah!
From the kitchen...
...cookies. I told each child to pick one kind of cookie and I will make those (today and tomorrow). And that's it. Jalapeno Cheddar Breakfast Bake and taters tots for dinner.
I am wearing...
...still in pajamas for the moment.
I am creating...
...most of the projects are finished. I cast off "the scarf" last night and I have to block it and a hat (pictured here with the cash tassel for Doug's nephew). I have a paper mache piggy bank drying in the kitchen that needs another couple coats. It's for my nephew -- loaded with silver dollars. I don't know what's wrong with me that I just can't give an envelope with money. I've had fun, though, being creative and I think the teenagers enjoy it.
I am reading...
...the story of Christmas, in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke in my study bible. I especially enjoy Luke's version beginning with Elizabeth and Zechari'ah. We will watch the nativity story this week, which begins with the story of Elizabeth and Zechari'ah -- I love to see the bible come to life and for the children, who in this day are so visual, I think it's especially important.
I am hoping...
...for a joyful final week of preparation.
I am hearing...
...absolutely nothing (except an occasional house creak). Blessed silence.
Around the house...
...laundry, and cleaning, as always. And wrapping the gifts that are stacked on the dining room table and tucked in plain brown boxes in closets around the house.
I am going...
...to the meat market today, the dry cleaners, and to drop off books at the library. Then to the kitchen and laundry room all day.
One of my favorite things...
...crossing off things on my to-do list. And Bing Crosby Christmas carols. And a warm cup of coffee in between my cold hands.
I am praying for...
...the world to receive Jesus in its heart.
A few plans for the rest of the week...
...baking, wrapping, baking, wrapping, and cleaning.
A picture thought...
...a picture Faith got of a cardinal at the feeder.
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I have many of the same thoughts in my head and in my heart, Barbara. Have a blessed last week of Advent!
ReplyDeleteI'm anxious to know what the favorite cookies are at your house!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy, and surprised, to be mostly finished with wrapping. Everything is done except what I bought yesterday---that only leaves 4 gifts to wrap! Hooray!
A lot of praying is on my list for this last week--especially for a certain doubting son. Sad.
I also love my Ignatius Study Bible! I think I've mentioned it at least twice in my daybooks... I was excited to see you linking to it as well!
ReplyDeleteI made it through the shopping season without hitting a mall, I am so excited! Thank goodness for on-line shopping. The scarf turned out great!
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