The Simple Woman’s Daybook for October 10, 2016

Looking out my window … it is dark. I hear a dog barking. The blinds are pulled, so I can’t even check for the moon.

I am thinking … about Painting Pictures of Egypt.

I am thankful … for the life of a dear member of our congregation who passed today – a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was such a faith-filled encouragement to me and especially to my girls. Please pray for our church family.

One of my favorite things … is hosting my extended family to celebrate my children. We got to see all of my family on Saturday and Jason’s parents yesterday. It was a blessing to celebrate M-girl’s coming 12th birthday.

I am wearing … jeans and a long sleeved black shirt.  The seasons are a-changin’

I am creating … lists and plans for our last few weeks of school before Yuletide Session.

I am watching … to The Liturgical Classroom. Again.

I am hoping … Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God..  (Psalm 20:7) No matter what this election season may hold.

I am learning … about persevering. A powerful sermon yesterday.

In my kitchen … cleanup from the weekend partying continues. I need to unload/reload the dishwasher.

In the school room … We added EHAP to our daily assignment sheet. Hoping it makes a difference:

I started something new on our #spiralnotebook #homeschoolchecklists … Before their end of school blessing, they must #EHAP … ‘Everything Has A Place’ … So notebooks, workbooks, reading books must be put away at the end of the day. Worked well today, here’s to tomorrow. Thanks @mystiewinckler #homeschoolrealities #homeschool

A photo posted by dawn (@ladydusk) on Oct 10, 2016 at 5:32pm PDT

Post Script:  My friends Jennifer Dow (from Expanding Wisdom) and Ashley Woleben (from Between the Linens) started a new podcast last week: The Classical Homeschool.  I haven’t gotten to listen yet, but I shall! I’m sure it’s excellent from the feedback I’ve seen.

A moment from my day

Closing Notes:
Did you know I was on a webinar last week with Mystie Winckler of Simply Convivial and some other fab ladies? You can catch the replay here!

Linking up with The Simple Woman.