A Simple Woman's Daybook ~ August 24th

The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ a weekly meme

Outside my window...
Beautiful and sunny. not too hot with a nice breeze, hard to believe it's August

I am thinking...
about the essay I need to have drafted by Friday. Procrastination really isn't allowed with college assignments.

I am thankful for...
my kids knowing I love them and that they know where ever they are if they need me they can call. (Yes, I realize this really only pertains to one, but that's okay)

From the kitchen...
hopefully something from the garden along with some chicken either grilled or baked. I might make some cake brownies if time permits.

I am wearing...
t-shirt and shorts

I am creating...
an organized area for my college stuff and also the kids school stuff. It may take more than today. :o)

I am going...
aside from picking up band girl from marching band practice this evening, I am not going anywhere.


I am reading...
Nothing right now. Just finished An Ordinary Man by Paul Rusesabagina for school. Gotta get that essay started.


I am hoping...
that nothing really goes on tonight. I peaceful and relaxing evening is what I crave.

I am hearing...
TobyMac! I have the iTunes going. The kids are all at school.

Around the house...
We are hoping to get the mud room and pantry cleaned. Our new puppy will be here in about 2 weeks. The kids are excited.

One of my favorite things...
enjoying the park with the kids. We got to spend quite a bit of time at the playground yesterday and the kids enjoyed it all around.

A few plans for the rest of the week...
Getting order restored. Drafting the essay. Making an area for the pup.

Time seems to be flying...

The past month has flown by it seems.

School started for the kids August 3rd, so we have been grabbing school supplies right and left. It gets crazy with six kids in school.

Benji is in Developmental Preschool. I really like the set up. It's a reverse inclusion, so they bring in typically developing peers with the kids that have delays. Benji has come SO far it's amazing!

Micah and Josh are in Elementary school. 1st and 2nd grades. Things appear to be going well so far, still trying to get in the pattern of checking backpacks, doing homework, etc.

Allie and Brittany are in the middle school. 6th and 7th grades. We already have had to do Allie's IEP to tweak things for this year and I pray that she adjusts well. Britt is looking forward to being in advanced band and fall ball.

Kimmie is now a freshman in High School. So hard to believe that she is growing up so fast. I know I don't feel old enough on most days to have a child in high school. They had their first football game this past Friday, it was great. The football team lost but our band and flag corp swept the floor. This is gonna be a great year!

Things for me and Jeff are doing good. Once we get the fall schedule down it will be even better... LOL

I start college Friday. Gotta get up to Clarksville bright and early for Freshman Orientation. I am excited and anxious and scared to death. You know it's one thing when you are 18 or 19 going to college, but 34? with kids? scary.