For Today : October 15th

Inspired by The Simple Woman's Day Book. I did one entry last June and felt like it was time to do it again. 

Outside my window...many of the beautiful bright yellow leaves have fallen from the branches. 

I am thinking...about and looking forward to getting together with my siblings and their families for Halloween. Also looking forward to getting together with some college friends on Monday.

I am thankful for...Chris returning home safe & sound after 2 weeks in China. I am thankful for Simon doing his homework tonight without complaining and prolonging the process. I am thankful for our babysitter. I am thankful for the students in my online class who are fearlessly embarking on telling the meaningful stories of their lives. 

From the kitchen...taco salads for the big people; beans & cheese for the little ones. And lots of honeycrisp apples. 

I am wearing...a pink hooded sweatshirt, black cropped yoga pants & no shoes.

I am creating...a few more projects for the end of my Yesterday & Today class. 

I am going...to go to bed as soon as I finish this post. Tired. Tired. Tired. 

I am reading...Beauty: The Invisible Embrace by John O'Donohue just a few pages each night before lights out. I've been really inspired by him ever since listening to his interview on Speaking Of Faith. 

I am hoping...to start working on my December Daily soon. I am so ready, but need to finish a couple other things first. I am also hoping to stay well...I feel like I am on the edge of getting sick. 

I am hearing...the sound of our neighbor's truck pulling in to his driveway. 

Around the house...there is silence. Everyone is tucked away in their beds. I don't usually stay up late - I am more of a morning person - but every once in awhile I just keep working. And I pay for it in the morning when the alarm goes off at 6am to get Simon up and ready for school. 

One of my favorite things...looking at all these old family photos square-punched on my table. 

A few plans for the rest of the week...family time, a little adventure, a little dressing-up, and checking a few more things off my to-do list.

A picture to share...

Of course we just happen to have a few extra keyboards that make good table toys for Anna while Simon is working on his homework. The technology she will know in her lifetime... 

She is so cool.