FOR TODAY... from Kathi's Daybook
Outside my window... beautiful sunshine and blue skies
I am thinking...about how glad I am the girls are loving their ballet. It's always good to have a passion for something. And a goal.
I am thankful for...JFOA and all the women who put so much time into this Nutcracker production. It is teaching my girls that hard work and perseverance (in spite of others) pay off. It's also taught me a few things.
I am wearing...black skirt, sage top, woman-in-mask socks
I am remembering...all the little things my Mom did to make this season special for me and my brother and sister. The music...Elvis and Bing Crosby, the food...fudge, candy canes, walnuts, and our traditional Christmas meal, the decorations...red velvet bows "hot-glued" to hanging pictures, her white ceramic Nativity, the Christmas Tree that was child-friendly and touchable (we ALWAYS helped her decorate it), the gifts...always amazing for what she had to work with, the JOY...the happy smile was always there, even if she didn't feel like it!
I am going...to Nutcracker rehearsal tonight...again...
I am currently reading...The Mission of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson
I am hoping...I stay calm this weekend, and enjoy the girls' show and our families...I tend to get a wee bit overwhelmed (which comes out as just plain snotty)
On my mind...our little homeschool...we need something...
From the learning rooms...1st grade phonics and math...Old Testament Prophecies of Jesus and Rome and more Rome and then some more Rome...blech Rome
Noticing that...I have turned my children into tradition following crazies...sorry Babe
Pondering these words..."And in despair I bowed my head - There is no peace on earth I said - For hate is strong and mocks the song - Of peace on earth, good will to men" - I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day by Casting Crowns
From the kitchen...pork roast, leftover dressing and baked sweet potatoes
Around the house...EVERYTHING needs cleaned
One of my favorite things...all the handmade gifts Judah has received...Sarah's hooded towel, Mamaw's blankets and diaper bags, June's burp cloths...I wish I could make things (besides the babies:)
From my picture journal...
My Nativity and Churches (and Brian's cell phone:)
