Outside my window…it’s HOT. but it’s sunny. and not snowing. works for me. I am thinking…that standing here in front of my computer is a respite from the reality that my girls…are grown-up enough for teen camp. right. now.  I am thankful for…air conditioning. my son’s best friend. I am wearing…grey tank, plaid button-down short, […]

Outside my window…the sky is spitting snowflakes, and it’s just covering the sidewalks and roadways…i keep waiting to hear we’ll get measurable snowfall…it will come. I am thinking…about how quickly my babies are becoming…not so much babies.  I am thankful for… hehe…the internet.  I am wearing…an amethyst, hooded, big-buttoned sweater, a slightly lighter purple, long-sleeved t-shirt, […]

FOR TODAY, November 16th, 2010 Outside my window…New York can’t decide what season to be.   I am thinking…about how sometimes…I’d like a vacation all by myself to someplace absolutely beautiful. I am thankful for…the acceptance and love of amazing people.   From the learning rooms…Paul’s missionary trips, the skeleton, multiplication and division facts, order […]

Outside my window…gloomy and grey…but a little bit warmer than yesterday? (I think we’re supposed to hit 48) I am thinking…about how much shorter my to-do lists have been lately. I am thankful for… the generosity, grace, and faithfulness of my family. I am wearing…an orange, v-neck sweater and skinnyish jeans.  I am remembering… how simple things […]

Outside my window…it is already 93, with the promise of about 96.  These are the days I can’t explain how grateful I am for air conditioning. I am thinking… that my parents should live much closer. and be here much more often. I am thankful for… weekends which allow me to mellow, and sleep, and work out, and […]

Outside my window…it’s dark and dreary out there, but we need the rain, and i’m hoping for thunderstorms. the turning-brown lawn is making Seth crazy.  I am thinking… that i should put off less and plan ahead more.I am thankful for… air. conditioning.I am wearing… white t-shirt, fun, floral-print summery skirt..I am remembering… how simple (and busy) life was when […]

Outside my window…a cool breeze blowing (pretty hard, actually) through the trees…and through my windows.  and birds.  noisy birds.   I am thinking… about tomorrow. I am thankful for… a house that gets messy. because it means i have a house that was once and will again be clean, and three blessings who mess it up for me.  I […]

Outside my window…gray skies…but with the promise of 80’s and sun. And the pool is almost clear…   I am thinking… that 82 days has gone so quickly…can’t wait for round 2! I am thankful for… healthy, perfect, beautiful, well-adjusted, loving, compassionate, outgoing children.I am wearing… white tank top, chocolate-brown bermuda length shorts. it’s a horse lesson day. […]

For Today, 15 March 2010 Outside my window…darkness. a bit too cold for my liking tonight. but the hot tub is clean and heating up. thanks, Seth. I am thinking… that though tonight, I feel exhausted, today’s insanity resulted in serious productivity. I am thankful for… my Mommalee. her birthday is tomorrow. 🙂I am wearing… […]