The Simple Woman’s Day Book May 16, 2010

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?Outside my window…? ~?68 degrees, sunny and fabulous.? What a perfect day.

?I am thinking…? ~that I am looking forward to summer vacation.? I am going to relish sleeping in.

?I am thankful for… ~ the characteristics that make me unique.? When it comes down to it, I like who I am.

?I am wearing… ~pedal pushers and a sleeveless, lime green top.

?I am remembering…? ~the wonderful time I had in Minnesota a couple weeks ago.

?I am going… ~ to start menu planning again.? It really makes life easier.

?I am currently reading…? ~Warcraft: The Archive.? Still.

?I am hoping…? ~that I will be able to garden *something* this summer.

?On my mind… ~planning a nice cake for Toadie’s birthday.? Designing it in my head first, as always.

?Noticing that…?? ~life’s rhythyms soothe me.? There is something in the repetitive nature of routine that I find most pleasurable.

?Pondering these words… “I’m so very sorry.” So many problems?would be solved if people could just give a little.

?From the kitchen… ~Little Man’s birthday cake, sloppy joes tonight,?barbequed ribs tomorrow…and Memorial Day cookout just around the corner!

?Around the house… ~ Caught up on housework and clutter busting today.? Swept and dusted, but I’m still working on laundry.? It’s okay, I’m not in any hurry, I’m watching favorite movies (Fried Green Tomatoes, Step Mom, etc.) while I fold.

?One of my favorite things? ~ the feeling I get when I realize how fortunate I am and how thankful I am for the good things in my life.? It gives me energy for days.

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