Early Fall Daybook

Outside my window...

...Quiet, cool, and possibly cloudy.  It seems a bit darker than usual at this time.

I am thinking... 

...about how I really need to pray more to be able to handle all my responsibilities these days.  I need to find a routine that really works for me.

I am thankful for...

...the fact that Gus the Puppy is growing up!  He's obviously still very much a pup at 10 weeks old, but he's learning a routine and growing out of going the bathroom constantly.  He sits and waits for his food; he knows the command 'sit' though he seems to be regressing a bit on that one.  He knows 'come' though he's still not consistent.  He's learning to walk nicely on the leash, though we still have to do a fair amount of wrestling with him because he likes to chew it and carry it in his mouth.  He's very smart...he knows that by carrying it our corrections have no effect!  He seems to also know that he's supposed to go potty outside as he's been asking to go out by scratching at the windows.  However, he has no qualms (that I know of) about going indoors if the kids bring him back in too soon!

...A quick visit with my brother last night.  He came to dinner on his way into town.  It's been a long time since I saw him and he looks and sounds amazing 1.5 years after his 29 hour brain surgery!

From the lesson plans...

We are working hard and progressing even if we're not always exactly where we're supposed to be in the book.

From the kitchen...

...We're on Week 4 of the Everyday Paleo meal plan.  You would not believe how full of veggies my shopping cart was this weekend!   We had so much stuff left that I hadn't used for breakfasts and lunches that I actually didn't do a real shopping trip last week.

I am wearing...

...Workout clothes---I just started the 3rd round of the Supreme 90 Day workout (that's workout #21).  It feels really good; I love this workout.  Just not the 6-days a week requirement.

I am creating...

...I'm back to working on my cotton sweater.  I'm planning another cowl and a pair of mittens, soon.  

I am reading...

Between books having finished Unbroken.  I had a couple of days last week where I felt really depressed and weepy, and I'm wondering if I was overly affected by the book.  The abuses suffered by American POW's in Japan were just horrific.

I am hoping...

...Just Hoping in general.  Hoping this works out and that works out.  Just hoping, because sometimes that's all I can do.

I am hearing...

...The TV.  Dr. Who? at 7 a.m.?  Probably.

Around the house...

...The house is in pretty good shape, especially since my brother's visit encouraged me to get rid of the little bits of clutter here and there.

...My little bits of Fall decorations are out.

I am going...

...to pick up Tom from school later, and I'm going to stay home the rest of the day to plan costumes for our home school co-op drama production.  It's A Christmas Carol, and I'm thinking it would be nice to set it in modern times so we don't have to do those elaborate costumes!

One of my favorite things...

...knitting with cozy, scrunchy yarn!  Have you noticed that some people just don't get that?  I have to admit that I'm not even sure why I love it so much, unless it's combining my love of creating with my sense of touch.  It's definitely not as fun with yucky yarn!

I am praying for...

...Isaac and his family, especially for a bone marrow donor to be found; My parish and my pastor, Gus, Eric, Elizabeth, the people in Joplin, our priests...

A few plans for the rest of the week...

...no AHG meetings this week  Aaahhhh.