For Today…Sunday, May 29, 2011

Outside my window…it’s dark, hot, the sprinkler is running.  Our poor grass shows signs of the heat.  We aren’t the best yard people so the fact that we are watering the yard is a big deal.

I am wearing…a cool shirt, Snoopy boxers and flip flops.  Half of me is ready for bed.

I am listening to…a relatively silent house.  Imagine that.

I am grateful for…ladies brunch with Baby Z, Cindy and Terese, my parents, funny text messages, reminders of why I like certain people, a teenaged son who has shown great courage, the neighborhood pool and the men and women who serve our country.

I am loving…my new pink watch from Jessica.  So excited about this gift.  Thank you again!

I am praying…for grace to be a good parent.  I need that grace.  Sometimes it happens and I get so excited, I literally pat myself on the back.  Then I lose it and have to go to Confession.  I’ve been to Confession a lot.

I am reading…Pretty In Plaid to myself and Runaway Ralph to Goose.  Both are enjoyable, easy reads.

I am creating…lists of summer activities, school goals for next year, lesson plans for next year.  I found some really cool art crafts for the summer that I can’t wait to try out.  And I don’t even like art.

From the learning room…Z week, here we are.  We have made it through the alphabet talking about science, with the exception of maybe two letters that involved something related to social studies.  Over the summer we’ll read and finish Handwriting Without Tears.  We’ll just incorporate Math into everyday life, as it should be at this age.

From the kitchen…I have three meals planned, we have dinner plans Friday night and Saturday night so we need something light during the week.  After tomorrow I’ll be good.

Towards Rhythm and Beauty…I am ready for the change that the end of the year will bring to our house.  I really enjoy the boys in the morning.  I see a smooth transition towards summer.

One of my favorite things…school getting out.  Yes, I cannot wait until this week is over.  My kids are home.  Where they are meant to be.

A few plans for the week…family brunch tomorrow morning with another family, studying for finals with Squirt, (amazing how much Lance and I are learning), play date, Goose’s year end party, lunch for me, dinner with friends, graduation party…I don’t feel like I am slowing down.  How does this happen?

A picture thought I am sharing…