Simple Womans Daybook Day 6

Wednesday 3rd March 2010

Outside my window......is another apartment with a gorgeous garden on the balcony.

I am thinking.....my feet hurt from the gym tonight.

I am thankful for....having a nice place to stay while in the big city.

From the kitchen.......I am cooking, Angus Beef Snags & veges for dinner.

I am wearing.....my pyjamas

I am creating......not much at the moment, I did bring my sewing machine, but just havent done any sewing :-(

I am going....to go to Mathildas Markets on Saturday with Martha.

I am reading.....Shape magazine

I am hoping....to find some goodies at the markets.

I am hearing....aeroplanes flying over our unit...we are on many flight paths I think!

On my mind....are my kiddies.

Around the house.....are magazines & dvd's

Noticing that.....I have way too many shoes here

One of my favourite things......is my computer today.

A few plans for the rest of the week.......going to Mathildas Markets on Saturday!! Yippee!!

Here is a picture I am sharing.....

.......my next quilt, half the blocks are done. I really need to get back to it this week.

Simple Womans Daybook Day 5

Monday 22nd February 2010

I missed last week as I was around the country side without alot of Internet access!

Outside my window....its a gorgeous hot day with a slight breeze. Great day to be outside!

I am thinking.....I feel great for going to the gym this morning and burning lots of calories.

I am thankful for.....all my good friends.

From the kitchen....I made some cookies and discovered they are about 135calories each!! Very bad, none for me. I best try and make them low fat next time.

I am wearing.....a dress Martha made for herslef & gave to me to finish. It isnt finished, but as my hubby works nights, he is asleep, and all my clean clothes are in the bedroom. (Had a shower after he went to bed)

I am creating....nothing at the moment, but I think I might make something this afternoon.

I am going...to cooking classes with the girls tonight. Hope its a healthy dish....I am trying to be extra good.

I am reading....a fitness book called, "Turn Fat into Muscle", an exciting read ;-)

I am hoping.....to go to the gym every morning this week.

I am hearing....the washing machine beep that its ready to be hung out.

On my mind....is the next six weeks away :-(

Around the house.....are lots of jobs I should be doing, fold clothes, vacuum floor etc etc

Noticing that.....there is washing on the line that needs to be folded also. I am so bogged with washing & folding, argh.

Pondering these words....."No excuses"

One of my favourite things.....is spending the day at home pottering when all the kids are at school.

A few plans for the rest of the week.....bookwork, pedicure & manicure, packing.

Here is a picture I am sharing.....

This is where we went last week. We travelled to Wagga Wagga in NSW to the Military Training Barracks, Kapooka, to watch our elest son Jarad march out. It was the proudest day for us. had the best time, and yes, we cried a few proud tears.

Simple Womans Daybook Day 4

Tuesday 9th February

Oops, I am a bit late this week.

Outside my window.....there are a thousand bugs under the outdoor lights.

I am thinking....thatI dont want to drive to Orange tomorrow for an appointment.

I am thankful for...having a fantastic husband and great kids.

From the kitchen.....Fresh prawns with cocktail sauce for dinner!

I am wearing.....my sweaty gym clothes..just going for a shower now.

I am creating...another quilt, surprise surprise.

I am going.....to see my big boy March Out from Kapooka this week. Yay, cant wait to see him in uniform.

I am reading....Oxygen Magazine, Aust Womens Fitness Mag. Love it, so inspiring.

I am hoping.....the weather in Wagga is not too hot and not raining. (Rain is forecast!!)

I am hearing....Grays Anatomy in the background, gotta love McDreamy!

On my mind.....are all the jobs I have to do tomorrow in between going on a two hour drive twice!

Around the house....the house is clean! Housework & washing occupied my morning today.

Noticing that.....I wasnt as fit as I thought tonight at the gym....no more time off the gym, must go five days per week FOREVER!!

Pondering these words....this one busts me every week....I mustnt be much of a thinker ;-)

One of my favourite things....is to play with fabric. I cleaned it all up this afternoon. It looks great all folded up nicely, just need to sew some of it.

A few plans for the rest of the week.....where do I start?? Trip to Orange, then to Wagga, then to Sydney, then to Gosford and then Newcastle before heading home again. I am tired thinking about it! Lots of caffeine for me this week.

Here is a picture I am sharing.....

Will try not be late next week.

Simple Womans Daybook Day 3

Monday 1st February, 2010

Outside my window....its a little overcast & windy. I dont like these days as its migraine weather, and I dont have time for a migraine.

I am thinking...I should be able to sew a Journal Cover with ease, but why couldnt I today?? Two dodgy covers in one day, argh!!

I am thankful for....having a huge fabric stash so I can re-do a project when I stuff it up.

From the kitchen...I have made more choc chip cookies for the kids to take to school this week. If they last the week, I will be surprised!

I am wearing.....my pj's, am about to get dressed to go to cooking lessons tonight. First one. Yay!!

I am creating....some hideous journal covers - great fabric, just poorly made. (Cranky face)

I am going....to start some hand stitching later tonight, I am ditching the sewing machine today!

I am reading...a book Martha gave me to read, its called.....um, cant remember. Will edit later :-) Ok, I am back with the name of the book. "As Darkness Falls" by Bronwyn Parry. It has me hooked, so nothing will get done till its finished!!

I am hoping...we are making something yummy tonight. I am hungry. Thought I might edit this too....no cooking at cooking class tonight! Paperwork....so cup of tea & bikkies at Marthas for tea.

I am hearing...Santana Sports News over and over again. Its so annoying how it keeps repeating the same news over and over and over. I must change channells....that means getting up to find the remote.

On my mind.....are those journal covers, I hate failing at a sewing project. I need Marthas help I think.

Around the house....is fabric from my sewing day, cotton threads everywhere & washing that needed to be folded today.

Noticing that......time is ticking and I will be picked up in about 30 minutes, must get dressed!

Pondering these words......a Happy Birthday email from Keith Urban. (Well his fan club anyway)

One of my favourite things is.......sleeping. I am needing more tonight, I am soooo tired.

A few plans for rest of the week......hand stitching, appointments, going out for dinner, catching up with one of my sisters.

Here is a picture I am sharing.....

How hot is he??

Simple Womans Daybook Day 2

Monday 25th January, 2010

Edited Tue 26th January, 2010 (I didnt realise the questions changed weekly..oops)

Outside my window... I am watching my daughter & her cousin swim in the pool. It is so hot here today.

I am thinking....about my trip to Sydney next week. I need to book some accommadation soon.

I am thankful for....being able to sew, it helps take things off my mind.

From the kitchen.....I have some choc chip cookies that I made with a cup of tea. Yum.

I am wearing...denim shorts, a black singlet & black Havianna thongs, my Guess watch & sunnies. (Can you picture me?? Lol)

I am creating....some cute fabric bangles & hair ties for my daughters & nieces.

I am going....to eat lots of birthday cake tomorrow that my hubby has made.

I am reading.....a book called, Patchwork & Quilted Gifts. Its very inspiring.

I am hoping....that tomorrow comes quickly so I can open the 17 parcels from my fabric swap!

I am hearing....the girls hitting noodles against the water, which is scaring the dog so she is scratching at the gate. Naughty dog ;-)

On my mind....is how I am going to make a dress with Japanese instructions?

Around the house, are lazy children who dont want to go back to school on Thursday, so are enjoying the last few days of lazing on the lounge!

Noticing that...I really need to sweep up the leaves in the pergola before they blow into the pool.

Pondering these words...."mum, why cant you do a front flip off the side of the pool?"

One of my favourite things, is to give pressies to people. I have two pressies to deliver today....I best get to it.

A few plans for the rest of the week, are to get another year older, to clean the "school holiday mess" , going to the dentist and sew more.

Here is a picture for a thought I am sharing,

The Simple Woman's Daybook Day 1

For today Tuesday 19th January 2010

Outside my window.....it is dark & quiet. I cant see much.

I am thinking.......I should get to bed, I have to work later today.

I am thankful....that my eldest boy called me tonight to say hi

From the kitchen.... I have Rasberry cordial, yummo!

I am wearing...my pj's, stripey pants & matching singlet.

I am creating...my first Simple Woman's Daybook entry.

I am going....to kiss my kiddies goodnight on the way to bed...even if the 16 yr old No.2 son is still playing Playstation & is too cool to be kissed goodnight.

I am reading.....Sew What! Skirts. It arrived today. I love it!!

I am hoping.....that all goes well this week at my hubbys Drs appointment.

I am hearing.....Borat the cat meowing at the door, because I wont let him in, as he is malting and leaving hair everywhere.

Around the house...is way too much fabric, and too many sewing magazines!

One of my favourite things....is sitting up after everyone goes to bed,(or to their rooms for Playstation) reading blogs, sewing, watching movies.

A few plans for the rest of the week...are to start a new quilt, going to the gym tomorrow, do some bookwork, get my nails done, go to Drs with hubby, buy school supplies for kids, see a movie, have cup of tea with my besties.

Here is a picture for thought I am sharing

I read about this idea here & here . I thought it would be a great idea to remember what my family and I were up to in 2010 in years to come. I also think it might help me be a regular blogger & to think about what I want to achieve this year. I hope I dont bore you too much.

I will try ever so hard to do my posts on Mondays..but look, i am not off to a great start. Today is now Tuesday.