Daybook for Today, October 26, 2009
Outside my Window... It is a grey day. The leaves are everywhere. Gorgeous and red and orange and yellow. I shouldn't have been concerned about evenly distributing them as a form of mulch and protection on my garden bed, they've done very well on their own.
I am thinking... about all the things I want to do in the next few months before the year is out. Homemade Christmas projects, plans for the home, recipes to try . . .
From the school room... Lloyd has been devouring books and is interested in puzzles again after borrowing a more difficult one from a friend. . . we have had (up to now) only the puzzles that have pieces that fit into a pre-cut board, now he is getting into the puzzles that have more pieces and are actual puzzle pieces that you construct on your own. We're up to the 24 piecers around here.
I am thankful... that we got T. to the hospital in time this weekend and he is feeling much better, resting at home now. Thank you all for your prayers!
From the kitchen... Menu plan for this week includes:
Sunday - Chicken Noodle Soup
Monday - Leftovers (we have leftover chicken noodle soup, leftover chicken and biscuits and leftover spaghetti! The fridge is full! I think I'm going to be freezing some of the chicken noodle soup in pint jars for individual bowls this winter . . . )
Tuesday - Vegetable Beef Stew
Wednesday - Cassoulet - I think we're visiting the Pumpkin Patch this evening since we didn't get a chance to make it over the weekend, so I'll be making this in the crock pot.
Thursday - Leftovers
Friday -TBD - we may be headed out of town (as we had originally been planning before the appendix situation, or we might be staying depending on how T. is recovering. We'll see)
Saturday - TBD - see above. If we are at home, maybe homemade pizza?
Sunday - One Pot Sabbath Meal. Still TBD. A soup or spaghetti or casserole. Something easy and tasty and good for leftovers for Monday lunch.
I am (still) creating...plans for our family. T. and I had some great collaboration and discussion this weekend about our goals for our family and what we are going to do to meet those goals. Planning some more "planned," intentional family activities. One of those is to keep the Sabbath holy, restful and God focused. I think I'm going to be switching from cooking a big meal Sunday night to Saturday and making Sunday suppers much more simple. We've got some great ideas, now we just need to implement them. For this week?
Popcorn and apples for snacks while watching It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown.
Probably on Thursday.
Probably on Thursday.
I am reading... I completely read through Better Off, Flipping the Switch on Technology this weekend. Very interesting read. On my nightstand includes The Backyard Homestead, books on quilting, the November issue of Gourmet (which will be sorely missed in this home. Bon Apetit is not even close.) and the winter edition of the Peaceful Valley organic seed catalog. I'm really wishing we weren't renting and I could buy some of their gorgeous fruit trees!
I am hearing. . . the coffee brewing and Little Bear on the television.
Around the house... fabric is piled up in a few places. I need to get back to sewing on that quilt. And those bibs. And maybe an apron for me. And what about those great ideas in Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts? I need to get busy.
One of my favorite things... is a leisurely morning. However I'm headed to the DMV and a doctor's appointment later this morning, so it is short lived!
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week ...
- Pray for guidance, patience and grace as a new mama of two.
- Dropping off books at the library. Wednesday they are re-instituting story time so we might attend, but it is still TBD.
- Caring after my husband
- Reading, Sewing, Crafting . . .
A Picture Thought to share (above) -It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
Have a great day!
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8 comments:
Hi Sarah, what a lovely, interesting post. Would you mind if I stopped by on Wednesday to try your cassoulet? That is one of my favorite meals. I hope you will share your crock pot recipe someday soon.
As a kid, we always watched the Charlie Brown specials. I also love the idea of keeping the Sabbath day holy and full of rest because Christ is our rest and God rested on the seventh day. I, too, would love your cassoulet recipe. Have a great week with your little ones.
Glad to hear that things are better. The Great Pumpkin special was always a favorite for my sister and I when we were growing up.
I read Backyard Homestead a few months ago and really liked it. Some of it's beyond my reach right now, but when the youngest is in Kindergarten, I hope to expand into areas like beekeeping.
Your blog is simply amazing! I found your link through A Soft Place to Land last week and have been addicted to your site ever since. Hard to believe that so many different and absolutely wonderful blogs link up in one place every week.
I have so much to learn. :)
-Francesca
Wow, sounds like some fabulous meals and great goals for you and your family. Glad to hear everyone is doing better.
Thank you all!
And thank you Francesca, I'm loving your blog too!
Still adapting the cassoulet to the crockpot, but I will be adding it to the blog as soon as it is perfect!
Best,
Sarah
You are a very busy person. I would love to hear why you decided to become a catholic. I'm always happy to meet christian moms who are devoted to their home and family. God bless, Doylene
I borrowed your Decalogue for daily living. I think it will help me. Thanks, Doylene
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