For Today ~ November 5th, 2009
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Outside my window ~ It is dark already...such is daylight savings time, sigh. (Yes, I started this post yesterday afternoon and was never able to return to it). Now it is a lovely Fall morning, a bit over cast, but warm and no rain looming, I hope...AND now it's raining, no, it's pouring, oh well, grass will be greener :)
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I am listening to...
Alot of Vivaldi and Sacred Arias, Mozart's Requiem... I LOVE my playlist!
Alot of Vivaldi and Sacred Arias, Mozart's Requiem... I LOVE my playlist!
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Finding Holiness in the everyday...
Diligently sticking to my morning prayer routine. I've been enjoying the beauiful morning and evening prayers in my Latin Missal, there are also some beautiful Votive Collects for the faithfully departed that I am reading for this month of the Holy Souls.
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I am thankful for ...
So many things, but specifically for today, no activities during our school day, just an easy ballet tonight for Violet.
So many things, but specifically for today, no activities during our school day, just an easy ballet tonight for Violet.
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From the kitchen ...
Leftover Pumpkin Pie, probably a Beef Stew for dinner...
Leftover Pumpkin Pie, probably a Beef Stew for dinner...
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I am wearing ...
Black lyrca long pants, a striped t-shirt under a light-weight grey knit sweater, a pink gingham apron with nice big pockets, and my slippers...
Black lyrca long pants, a striped t-shirt under a light-weight grey knit sweater, a pink gingham apron with nice big pockets, and my slippers...
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I am creating ...
Some toasty fingerless gloves, a pale blue lace scarf, clutter-free spaces throughout the house (a constant chore) ...
Some toasty fingerless gloves, a pale blue lace scarf, clutter-free spaces throughout the house (a constant chore) ...
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In the learning room this week...
Lots of good stuff going on! Violet has completed our version (Download Sunflower Basket - Violet) of the Sunflower Basket and we're moving on to our Ivy work. She has really enjoyed the beauty and rhythm of these Literature selections, many were re-reads for her, but oh so good!
Lots of good stuff going on! Violet has completed our version (Download Sunflower Basket - Violet) of the Sunflower Basket and we're moving on to our Ivy work. She has really enjoyed the beauty and rhythm of these Literature selections, many were re-reads for her, but oh so good!
In other school related plans, some things always need a bit of tweaking, but that's just the natural consequence of home education and keeping the "plans" flexible ;-)
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I am reading ...
The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge! Such a sweet and delicious story by an all-time favorite author! I'm also working on Kilmeny of the Orchard by LM Montgomery (a totally unknown book before last week, gasp!)
The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge! Such a sweet and delicious story by an all-time favorite author! I'm also working on Kilmeny of the Orchard by LM Montgomery (a totally unknown book before last week, gasp!)
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One of my favorite things ...
How everyday without fail Sean-Paul will ask me what my favorite sport is and we have this great discussion back and forth about that particular sport (whichever one I decide to choose for that day) and he always says that his favorite sport is soccer, but not the baby-ish soccer, real soccer mommy ;-)
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A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week ...
First Friday Mass and some social time with friends to finish out the week!! Looking forward to doing some more knitting, sewing and baking. We're also hosting our dear priest for dinner on Saturday, so am cooking up something special for him. Violet will probably do the dessert as he loves her baking as much as we all do!
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A Picture thought I'm sharing ...
Fleeting autumn, oh, don't leave us yet....For more Daybook entries, please visit Peggy at The Simple Woman anytime!
Hey, wanna share your playlist with me? I could use a classical one.
Here is mine. It is my "happy songs for mama creativity time" playlist.LOL! I put it on when I am painting or drawing, etc. Gets me in the groove.
http://www.playlist.com/playlist/17937009163
Posted by: Theresa | November 06, 2009 at 06:57 AM
You have a lovely blog. The picture of the tree is beautiful. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Doylene
Posted by: Doylene Brents | November 06, 2009 at 03:27 PM
A lovely daybook, Meredith. We listened to Vivaldi's Four Seasons (particularly Autumn) a lot during our Little Saints study on Fall a few weeks ago. It made me want to buy the CD or download it on iTunes. (We just borrowed the CD from the library ...) So beautiful!
Can't wait to see some of your knitting and sewing projects! =)
I have a little award for you over at my blog. Check it out when you have some time!
Happy Monday!
P.S. I didn't make that Little House bonnet that you commented on. She received it as a gift, but it came right from Walnut Grove! I did make the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton bonnet that my other daughter wore for All-Saints Eve. But I got some help from my cousin, as I'm still a very novice sewer!
Posted by: Sarah | November 09, 2009 at 07:01 AM