refocus

I am feeling awfully grumpy today. I'm tired and becoming increasingly annoyed at the craziness of the mudroom and how the kids have turned the whole upstairs into one big playzone. I figured I needed a bit of refocusing on the simple things in my day. I just discovered this little exercise from The Simple Woman's Day Book. I need this today.

For Today: October 16, 2009

Outside my window... sunny and cold.

I am thinking... about and getting excited for this coming weekend. We'll be with Andrew's family Saturday and enjoying a fall hike Sunday afternoon.

I am thankful for... my mother's optimism in the face of cancer.

I am wearing... black tights, black crewneck shirt, pink sweater, black socks.

I am remembering... that I need to purchase Abigail's Halloween costume soon, before it gets too late.

I am going... to miss our local food club. Today is our second last weekly pickup. I have loved being able to support local farmers and bakers. I am proud that we have been able to support our community and feed our family so well this past growing season.

I am reading... 'In Defense of Food' by Michael Pollan - I actually finished it Wednesday night, but haven't started another book since. Such a good book.

I am hoping... to print off some pictures in the next week or so. I am so behind in our photo albums and my photo a day album.

I am hearing... the sound of construction vehicles on a nearby street.

I am creating... a scrapbook page that talks about Jesse's sunny personality.

From the kitchen... whole wheat crepes with maple syrup, blueberry sauce and fruit smoothies.

Around the house... the signs of winter have begun. The humidifier was pulled out of the front closet yesterday. The kids have already started playing with the buttons. The winter mitts and hats bag is sitting on the bench in the mudroom, ready for our cold morning walks to school.

One of my favorite things... Jesse wearing his pumpkin hat. He gets so many compliments from passersby.

A picture to share...

Today at lunch my boys wanted to help prepare the edamame we bought at the grocery store this morning.