Outside my window…the pollen is back. B LE H.

This thought impacted me… In the most unlikely places I will bless your efforts and reward your perseverance with small indications of your victory.

I am thinking… nothing. Is it possible to think nothing?

My heart is… hurting for those who have lost loved ones.

I am thankful for…air conditioning, chubby baby thighs, and unexpected visits from parents.

From the learning rooms…NOTHING, but there is lots waiting to be planned.

From the kitchen…fresh fruit and lots of it.

I am creating… my master plan.

I am going… to go to bed early tonight.

I am reading…leaders notes for Made to Crave. Would you believe I finally finished? It was so good I had to share and am now leading a class on it.

I am hoping…that my hubby had a great 39th birthday today.

I am hearing…the glorious sound of my air conditioner, after it was broken for 36 hours earlier this week.

Around the house…not a creature is stirring.

One of my favorite things….is Fourth of July and all my favorite people who come over and make themselves at home in my home.

A few plans for the rest of the week… NOTHING, NOTHING, NOTHING. This mama is T I R E D.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing… My husband thinks I avoid the camera. He’s obviously wrong.

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Outside my window…pollen is waiting to attack me.

This thought impacted me…”Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.” Philippians 4:6-7

I found this fabulous blog… Under the Table and Dreaming .

I am thinking…that 12 year old boys act in strange and disturbing ways.

My heart is...peaceful.

I am thankful for…tough days. They cause me to value the easier ones.

From the learning rooms…things are wrapping up for the year. 12 more days to go.

From the kitchen…menu planning, Costco shopping.

I am creating… lesson plans for next year.

I am going… to chose joy.

I am reading…teacher guides.

I am hoping… to be able to hear clearly again soon. Darn allergies.

I am hearing…my baby squeal, the swing rock, a lawn mower outside…

Around the house…furniture is begging to be re re arranged.

One of my favorite things…this quote by a FB friend…”Life is hard. It’s harder when you’re stupid.”

A few plans for the rest of the week… Doctor appointments, gym, Awana awards ceremonies…

Here is picture for thought I am sharing… it’s too bad that fat isn’t cute on grown ups.

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Outside my window…is dark, its bedtime, sleepytime….yay.

This thought impacted me…strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord.

I found this fabulous blog…I have mentioned her before, but for all things homeschool…check out Confessions of a Homeschooler.

I am thinking…why didn’t I become a wedding planner? David Tutera is workin’ his magic on my t.v.

My heart is…blessed. I spent some time this week looking through pictures and pulled out some that made me smile. Life is what you make of it and I have a lot to work with.

I am thankful for…the fact that our identity and value is found at the foot of the cross. In Christ alone.

From the learning rooms…teacher in service day! Taking a day to go curriculum shopping with a friend and no one under 5 feet tall is coming with us. I am certain a fabulous lunch somewhere will happen too.

From the kitchen…I have a 2 week menu plan and big shopping calling my name.

I am creating… April’s chore chart and still working on last year’s school album’s for the kids {almost caught up}.

I am going…to enjoy these last 12 weeks before I turn the big four zero.

I am reading…Made to Crave.

I am hoping…for one more big rain storm before spring fully commits.

I am hearing…my dog eat her dinner loudly. It’s completely grossing me out.

Around the house…The clean out the cupboards bug has bit me again. Honestly, sometimes I get confused on where the stuff all comes from because I clean up and organize constantly.

One of my favorite things…my fireplace.

A few plans for the rest of the week… I have a decorating client who needs a living room makeover and a bunch of laundry to do {I am a bit behind}.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing…

this little guy can live with me as long as his cute little self wants too …

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TODAY

Outside my window…RAIN and lots of it.

This thought impacted me…Make God your audience, NOT PEOPLE. Words I heard years ago. Words to live by.

I am thinking…I love fireplaces and I hate the flu.

My heart is…determined and strong.

I am thankful for…my husband. Over and over again.

From the learning rooms…I am teaching a 6 year old how to tell time. A lot harder then it seems. Research papers, salt paintings, a study on chocolate, hand written books on the Civil War….plus all the essentials.

From the kitchen…my pantry is stocked! I hit Target, the grocery store, and Costco yesterday. Now I need to do some organizing. Big time.

I am wearing… thinking of deleting this one because my answer is always yoga pants, slippers, or a t shirt. That’s sad.

I am creating…balance.

I am going…to exercise 5 x’s this week.

I am reading…curriculum catalogs.

I am hoping…for a drama free week. Hey, I can hope right?

I am hearing…the silence of Sunday morning.

Around the house…is a mess!

One of my favorite things…is malted milk eggs.

A few plans for the rest of the week: sleep school for my 4.5 month old. I think that will about fill every free second I have!

Here is picture for thought I am sharing…

What are the odds of snapping a mid sneeze picture of your six year old son?

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I love blogland. Thanks to Janet leading me to The Simple Woman which leads me to my new Sunday Posts.

Reflections in list form. Then a party on top of that? I’m in.

TODAY

Outside my window…is a storm. That’s California speak for rain. It makes me turn the fireplace light switch on and cozy up.

I am thinking…of a friend who lost her brother yesterday as he was serving in Afghanistan. Another friend who met her birth mother today. Another friend who’s daughter is having unidentified health issues.

I am thankful for…my Jesus…who loves me.

From the learning rooms…I will quietly prepare for the week ahead. I am moving back to workboxes. I question why I ever left. Sometimes I am not so bright. I am preparing for our chocolate unit study which will end in a chocolate walk. I am silently praying for strength and wisdom.
From the kitchen…we ate a yummy lunch of Cranberry Chicken, baked potatoes, and homemade crepes with butter and cinnamon sugar for dessert.
I am wearing…yoga pants, an orange and white hippy lookin’ tank, and the rattiest most comfortable white t shirt on top of that you have ever seen.
I am creating…more pages in the scrapbooks that I pour my heart into to give to my four littles. It’s my perfect hobby. Relatively inexpensive, creative, and meaningful.
I am going…to get up soon, I swear. I just finished a 3 hour nap and my little man is sleeping on my chest. He’s still in dreamland.
I am reading…inspiration. I love blogs.
I am hoping…for this week to settle. The last couple days it seems there is drama drama drama.
I am hearing…Sponge Bob thanks to my six year old.
Around the house…is evidence of  a large family living and enjoying life.
One of my favorite things…is diet coke. I know its not healthy, but it’s true.
A few plans for the rest of the week: educate four young minds, re find my motivation to repair my 3 month postpartum body, do all the regular things that fill my day in and day out. My calendar is E M P T Y. yay for boundaries and sanity.
Here is picture for thought I am sharing…first time in a swing can be exhilarating.