FOR TODAY December 7, 2009

Outside my window…The weather did turn – big time. It’s snowing now and we’re supposed to have a big storm on Wednesday. I’d rather like having a snow day. It would be nice to all be home together with no place to go.

I am thinking…about the sermon from yesterday. Our pastor reminded us that without Christ, there can be no joy. I took joy yesterday in being at church. “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.'”

I am thankful for…the time my mom and I spent together this past week and the time Doug and I spent together.

From the learning rooms…Can I count decorating, cleaning, wrapping presents and baking as home ec?

From the kitchen…tacos tonight. Something quick and easy so that we have plenty of time to put up the tree.

I am creating…my Christmas cards. I must get those done and out the door!

I am wearing…jeans, a light blue sweater, a white turtleneck and my new navy blue slippers. Plus I have an afghan thrown over my shoulders. “Baby, it’s cold outside.” Have I been listening to too much Christmas music?

I am reading…Not much these days. I’m way too busy. Just trying to keep up with my Bible reading.

I am hoping…for a snow day on Wednesday!

I am praying…for safe travels this week with all the snow coming.

I am going…piano lessons, Kohl’s and Shopko, the bank, pick up Brian and Jonalyn from school.

Around the house…the stockings were hung by the chimney with care.

I am hearing…Alyssa asking me a question, the scanner humming (secret project)

One of my favorite things…Christmas lights. So beautiful!

A few plans for the rest of the week: Putting up the Christmas tree tonight. Work. Cleaning the house. Getting some baking done. Getting my cards finished. A light week. I need it.

Here is picture thought I am sharing: Alyssa picked this tree and Brian cut it. He must really be getting to be a young man if he’s allowed this privilege.

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