Simple Woman's Daybook

For Today...

Outside my Window... The street is empty. In the distance, past the rooftops of neighbouring houses, I see the trees upon the hill rustling beneath a granite coloured sky. Autumn is on it's way I think :0)

I am thinking... When the baby falls asleep for her nap i'll go downstairs and make dinner and read with the girls.

I am thankful for... How blessed I am too feel God working in and through my life. Having healthy, happy girls. Fullfillment. Finding Joy in simple things. And a gift of hope in life that I know will stay with me no matter what.

From the kitchen... Penne with fresh tomatoe and basil sauce for dinner.

I am wearing... A brown smock top and a long denim skirt.

I am reading... "Who told you that you were naked?" by Br. John Jacob Raub.

I am hoping... That a friend of mine that has been having some struggles will soon find peace.

I am creating... Memories, a journal for my girls, Homemade Christmas gifts.

I am hearing... My little 16 month old babbling instead of snoring like she should be. Maybe she's growing out of naptime ;0)

Around the house... Laundry as usual...

One of my favorite things... How about 4! Listening to my girls play outside making up imaginary stories. A nap in the afternoon after a busy morning, with the little ones snuggled up beside me.

Lighting candles in the evening and saying prayers and reading stories with the girls cuddled up in a quilt on the sofa. A good cup of tea.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week... Getting my four year old ready to start school (sob;0(

Making the most of the last three days of the holidays. Finishing off some craft projects for Christmas presents. Posting an aid box to Zimbabwe.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

A little doll I knitted for the girls for Christmas "Daisy May"

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Outside my Window...

A new Rosebush just bought and planted in. Pictures tomorrow maybe ;)


Golden marigolds, blue and purple sweetpeas just bursting into bloom and my favourite, translucent blue delphiniums bobbing their heads in the breeze.


I am thinking... The girls are playing in the sandpit and the baby just fell asleep, which gives me a few moments to myself :)


In the kitchen... Ploughmans! Perfect English summer food. (i.e) Fresh baguettes, with mature Cheddar cheese , pickle, chutney, onion, ham and salad, fresh from the garden. Mmmm! Simple, easy for littles to eat , healthy = it works for me ;)


I am creating... A pink gingham Summer dress for my 10 year old.


I am wearing... Blue jeans and a chocolate brown Cotton top.


I am reading...The bible, children's picture books with my girls, the poems of John Betejamin with my 10 year old.


I am hearing...my baby snoring softly. My husband playing guitar in the other room. My oldest daughter scratching around, cleaning out and feeding her rabbits for the night, my middle two girls chatting in the sandpit at the far corner of the garden.


Around the house...There is a big pile of laundry in my big girls bedroom that I'm trying to forget about for a few more moments heehhee!


One of my favorite things...Sharing a coupla glasses of wine with my husband in the garden on a beautiful Summer evening.


A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week... Try to remember to build as many memories as I can with my girls, to make every interaction a blessing. Not to let other things take priority.


Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...





a LEAF bOO BROUGHT IN FROM THE GARDEN ON fRIDAY. aPPARENTLY, ACCORDING TO bOO, IT IS A MAGICAL, JEWEL, SPARKLE LEAF.

i THOUGHT IT WAS BEAUTIFUL AND TOOK A PICTURE!