Epiphany Daybook

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...
It's partly cloudy with snow flurries drifting about.  Most Atlantans are probably disappointed that there's no snow.  They're not missing the black ice that was predicted, but the lack of snow is a letdown!  Fortunately, we got to experience a lovely snowfall in Virginia last week that, also fortunately, didn't interfere with any of the funeral-related travel or activities.

I am thinking...
As usual, about all the things that need to be done, and how to get them done.

I am thankful...
...so thankful for the family and friends we connected with last week for my father-in-law's funeral.  Despite the sadness of the occasion, it was a wonderful visit with our large, loving family, and we are so grateful to have them in our lives.

From the school table...
Back to school tomorrow.  Organizing  and cleaning out binders today.

In the kitchen...
Birthday dinner for my 18 year-old!  He has requested chicken enchiladas and chocolate cake.

I am wearing...
Still in my flannel jammies and a big, cozy sweater.

What I’m doing with fiber...
Knitting socks.  I finished one and have a good start on the other.  I love the pattern (even though I generally despise socks) because it keeps me from getting bored.

I am going...
After I check the weather, I'll probably make a run to Trader Joe's since the pantry is pretty empty.

I am reading...
Les Miserables.  With everyone posting lists of what they read last year and what they intend to read this year, I'm itching to do the same thing.  But I probably won't considering the to-do list.  I do want to be more intentional about what I read this year, though.  I'm seriously considering joining Ginny's Chesterton Weekends because I've been interesting in starting to read Chesterton.  I even have the Chesterton Reading Plan on my toolbar!  What are you going to read this year?

I am hoping and praying...
for the soul of my father-in-law, for the peace and consolation of my mother-in-law and the rest of the family, and the souls of all the faithful departed.

I am looking forward to...
Right now, a clean house, dinner cooking, a cozy fire, and knitting time.  I guess I'll just keep looking forward to it as I work!

I am hearing on my ipod...
The soundtrack to Frozen.  Meg was playing YouTube videos constantly and singing all the songs, so I thought it would be easier this way.  And now she can listen on her iPod when I'm sick of hearing, "Do you wanna build a snowman?...."

Around the house...
Laundry.  Oh. my.  I didn't do laundry for 5 days, and even though 3 kids left immediately after we arrived home, and I'm doing laundry for only 5 people, the fact that all the bags on top of the car got soaked in the rain and fog makes it a much bigger job.

One of my favorite things...
Family time.

A few plans for the rest of the week...
Just getting back into the groove is enough for me.

Here is picture thought I am sharing...

I can't believe he's 18 today!

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