Another Rainy Daybook

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...
Rain, rain, and more rain.  I don't know how much more of this I can stand.  We're so tired of the rain, that we actually took the kids to the pool (which "opened" Saturday) during the brief, sunny break between storm fronts.  It was not much more than 60 outside, and the water must have been much colder, but they (sort of) enjoyed it.  Some of us simply enjoyed sitting in the sunshine and staying dry.  Or napping.

I am thinking...
About my second child graduating from college this week.  Another bittersweet event.  I'm so proud of what he has accomplished, and I'm looking forward to seeing where he goes from here (though he's not going anywhere for a while as he's taking a year off to re-energize). (See Hoping and Praying...)

I am thankful...
That we finally had the plumber come out to solve the roaring pipes when the toilets were flushed!  It was so simple.  We still needed an expert, but it was simple for him, and it's done, and the house is blissfully quiet---at least it sounds normal when you flush, not like we have ghosts or the pipes are going to explode!

From the school table...
We are wrapping up the essentials in the next 2 weeks!  I'm so excited!  I need to find a math workbook for Meg over the summer, because she forgets her math very easily, and we need to transition from Singapore to Saxon, but we are looking forward to being DONE!

In the kitchen...
Leftover chicken enchiladas today.  They were super yummy yesterday!

I am wearing...
My new uniform---workout pants, a v-neck, and jacket.  I got a Fitbit Zip, and I'm trying to get my 10,000 steps per day which means a lot of walks with the dog.  I've discovered I'm much more likely to get my exercise if I'm dressed comfortably.  These days, even jeans don't count as comfortable.

I am knitting...
Crocheting my ripple afghan.  Still.  Maybe if it keeps raining, I can finish this week.  Maybe if it stops raining I can crochet at the park or outside in the sun.

I am going...
To focus my energies at home, this week.  Graduation prep, house cleaning, meal planning, etc.

I am hoping and praying...
For my two oldest children to get jobs!  They've signed a lease on an apartment together, and they're going to have a fun year while they work towards starting on their Masters degrees, but they can only save money if they get jobs.  :-/

I am looking forward to...
Getting a new camera!  I got the go-ahead this morning, so I need to make a purchase.  Our point-and-shoot broke (thank goodness, and no, I didn't help it along!), and it's time to upgrade to DSLR.  I'm dying to learn to take gorgeous photos.
 
Around the house...
It's kind of messy since we didn't do chores this weekend.  We spent practically the whole weekend watching opera on TV.  That's okay, we would just be cleaning it again this week for the arrival of the inlaws for Friday's graduation.
One of my favorite things...

A few plans for the rest of the week...
Have I mentioned Graduation?

Here is picture thought I am sharing...
No picture.  Broken camera.  :-(  Not even an iphone picture.

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