Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY---Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Outside my window...It is an overcast day with temperatures

in the mid 50'sF.  There is a slight breeze which will

probably bring in the rain and snow we are supposed to

have for the rest of the week.

I am thinking...About my grandfather this morning as I

worked out in my flower beds trimming dead stems,

cleaning up old leaves and pulling a few weeds.

Grandpa loved his garden and kept it immaculate.

He loved spending time each day hoeing, weeding and

making sure everything was well tended.  There was

nary a weed to be found anywhere.

He seemed to have a natural green thumb--everything

prospered and produced well under his care.  As I

looked around my flower beds I couldn't help but 

wonder what he  would think of things if he were here.

There are a few weeds poking up, but they are quickly

disappearing as I move along.  Sprinkling Preen around

has made such a difference over the past few years in

the weeds showing up.

I think Grandpa would be pleased with my efforts to

keep up with and care for my little garden area.  He

taught us well by his example and work ethic.

I am thankful for...The new life that comes with

spring.  I love seeing the grass green up, blossoms

popping out on the trees, plants that lay dormant

through the winter beginning to poke up green shoots,

and feeling renewed my self.

A thought I am sharing..."Wouldn't it be nice if we

looked at people and jelly beans and liked them all?

And we didn't just choose the people that we thought

were pretty or smart, or ate just the red or black jelly

beans because they were our favorite flavors, but

realized that people and jelly beans come in a variety,

and we can enjoy something about each one and love

them for what they are."

From the kitchen...Thinking of making some "comfort"

food on this dismal day. Maybe some navy bean

soup and rolls.

I am wearing...My grubbies from the yard work.

I am creating...Several projects:  Appliqueing some

kitchen towels for Easter, working on "snow hearts",

Vignette mystery block stitchery.

I am going...To the library to pick up a book that is

on hold.

I am reading... When I get it:  Book three of the

series, "Sisters of the Heart" by Shelley Shepard

Gray.

I am hoping... To go shopping tomorrow for some

new spring shirts for work.  Like to take advantage

of the Senior's discounts.

I am hearing...The sound track to "Tangled".

Around the house...Vacuuming done, bathrooms

cleaned, bedroom dusted and straightened up---

all before I headed outside to work!!

One of my favorite things...Listening to General

Conference.  There is always something addressed

that seems to be just for me.  I feel so uplifted and 

motivated by the words that are spoken and the

counsel that is given.  

A few plans for the rest of the week:

Work (those days sure coming around quickly)

FHE here at my house Thursday

Stitching and sewing on projects 

Possibly a little more yard work depending on

the weather

Church on Sunday

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

My grandfather.  This was taken on my

grandparents 50th wedding anniversary.

 Aah, a little sunshine is poking through the

clouds.  Always makes me happy!

Keep smiling,

Nola

 Daybook