For today…November 3, 2011

Outside my window…It’s cold.  Like in the 60’s cold, which I realize sounds kind of lame, but living in Houston, that is cold.  Cold enough for Baby Z to wear some jeans and a long sleeved top.  The boys, of course, argued about wearing jeans today.

I am wearing…a blue workout top and  black shorts.  Need to shower, I can finally wear jeans!

I am listening to…Baby Hulk and No David negotiate candy trades.

I am trying to…live by this quote: Choose peace over productivity.  I think it will make me happier.  Or calmer.  Or nicer.  Or something positive.

I am praying for…patience.  It always comes back to this one.

I am grateful for…my family.

I am really thinking…about Simplicity and what it means in my life.  It’s more than just getting rid of a lot of toys.  It has to be about choosing what matters each day.  To live an intentional life.  Not to race through each day.

I am wondering…why all these bloggers seem to have a great talent for photography and I don’t.  Their pictures are always amazing.  I am kind of jealous.  More than kind of.

I am trying…to become a good dog owner again.  I am starting small, like playing with the dog daily.

To live the liturgy…I need daily mass.  If not, I need to read the readings.

From the kitchen…I’ve had more chicken, noodles and carrots without broth than I care to admit.  Why?  Because Lance has the broth and I can’t waste the rest of the can.  I need to do something about how cheap I am.  Menu for the week will happen.  So will cookies.

Towards rhythm and beauty…I need a rhythm, not necessarily a full on schedule, but I need balance.  With the holidays approaching, something I’m not ready for this year, I need to keep my sanity.

From the learning rooms…BH is about to start writing lowercase letters.  He’s really done well with Handwriting Without Tears, so I’m hoping the transition goes well.  The kid reads nonstop.  I love it.  I can’t find enough books at his level.  I think he might be ready for his first Magic Tree House soon.  I’ve been holding him off because I want to really work on comprehension before we move to something more difficult.

One of my favorite things…my little girl wearing Snoopy.

A few plans for the week…seeing as the week has come and gone, I’d like to say I’m resting tomorrow.