I thought I might do a daybook post this week
seeing as it's a long time since I have participated.
So without further ado, here we go.
Looking out my window is not much fun at the moment. It is dark and the street lights are reflecting off the wet tar seal. It is 8.2 C and I am happy to be sitting inside with my heatpump going and the temp. at a balmy 19.9 C.
I am thinking I will be pleased when winter is over and we can get outside in the sun again. I am not a winter person, much prefer the warmth of the other seasons with the between ones being my favourites.
I am thankful for Sis who took me in hand when I was feeling overwhelmed with organising a family reunion. She helped me plan the weekend and has left me with a timeline to get things done. I am so grateful. I am not an ideas person but I can get things done once I know what I am doing or aiming at.
I am reading 'Does this Church Make Me Look Fat?' by Rhoda Janzen. It is rather interesting, true story. The blurb on the cover reads - A Mennonite finds faith, meets Mr Right and solves her lady problems. Quite fun and very real. I've just finished reading 'A Journey to The Centre of The Earth.' by Jules Verne. Really fantastical and rather strange to my way of thinking. This was my July read for the book challenge I'm taking part in.
I am wearing really comfy grey pj's with pink trim, pink scuffs and a pink fluffy dressing gown. I like pink, can you tell?
I amhoping praying that my little mother's health will hold out for her to get to the reunion. She has been having the odd health problem lately so I would appreciate your prayers for her. She is the matriarch now with just one sister left out of six of them and the family are looking forward to seeing her again.
One of my favourite things is my daughters both calling in for a cuppa together, and they did today. We had a great old catchup. I drop whatever I'm doing and we put the kettle on and go for it until they have to go. Lots of fun.
In the kitchen I have a vase of what I thought were dead rosebuds. Today I was going to throw them out in the rubbish but guess what? There are new green shoots appearing so I think I'll keep them and see what happens.
So without further ado, here we go.
Looking out my window is not much fun at the moment. It is dark and the street lights are reflecting off the wet tar seal. It is 8.2 C and I am happy to be sitting inside with my heatpump going and the temp. at a balmy 19.9 C.
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I am thankful for Sis who took me in hand when I was feeling overwhelmed with organising a family reunion. She helped me plan the weekend and has left me with a timeline to get things done. I am so grateful. I am not an ideas person but I can get things done once I know what I am doing or aiming at.
I am reading 'Does this Church Make Me Look Fat?' by Rhoda Janzen. It is rather interesting, true story. The blurb on the cover reads - A Mennonite finds faith, meets Mr Right and solves her lady problems. Quite fun and very real. I've just finished reading 'A Journey to The Centre of The Earth.' by Jules Verne. Really fantastical and rather strange to my way of thinking. This was my July read for the book challenge I'm taking part in.
I am wearing really comfy grey pj's with pink trim, pink scuffs and a pink fluffy dressing gown. I like pink, can you tell?
I am
One of my favourite things is my daughters both calling in for a cuppa together, and they did today. We had a great old catchup. I drop whatever I'm doing and we put the kettle on and go for it until they have to go. Lots of fun.
In the kitchen I have a vase of what I thought were dead rosebuds. Today I was going to throw them out in the rubbish but guess what? There are new green shoots appearing so I think I'll keep them and see what happens.
In the garden most things are dormant apart from the jonquils which are pushing their way through the earth and some already showing us beautiful bursts of yellow. And my potted polys have needed watering because they grew so well the rain was running off the leaves and onto the outside of the pots. And they got quite badly frosted as well but have come away again now that I have shifted them back under the eaves.
And to finish, on a sign in an op shop today:
Our volunteers are not paid.
Not because they are worthless
but because they are priceless.
joining: The Simple Woman's Daybook
I hope you'll go over for a look as well.
Diana
I like Pink too Diana!! And prayers for your Mama to be in good health for your reunion. My husband wants to plan a reunion for his five siblings in 2018 which would mark his father's 100th birthday were he living. As you know getting people together is such a trial. We will hope for the best. Would love to hear any of the ideas you have for your reunion. I might steal them.lol
ReplyDeleteI smiled at your winter comment. While you are tired of the cold and ready for warmth and the end of winter, I am counting the day of cooler weather and fall. I'm glad you have help in planning the family reunion. That sounds like a daunting task. Have a great day.
ReplyDeleteHi, Diana, thank you for visiting my Daybook post. I've enjoyed visiting yours as well.
ReplyDeleteWhen I read that you were in the midst of winter, I knew you had to be a southern hemisphere gal. So, I clicked on your profile to find out where in this world you live. Wow, New Zealand! That is one of my dreams! such a beautiful country. Not sure I'll ever make it there, though, as it would require a very long flight over a very big ocean...not something I relish doing.
I don't prefer either of the extreme seasons. I prefer spring and fall. I joke that my temperature comfort zone is about 30 degrees---from 45 to 75. (Not sure of what that is in Celsius.)
Tea with your daughters sounds lovely. A tea break is great anytime, but with our beloved daughters, it's even better, isn't it?
A family reunion sounds like so much fun. How nice of your sister to help you out. Saying a prayer that your mom's health would improve so she can make the reunion.
Blessings,
Patti @ Embracing Home
Oh I love the photo with the snow on the mountain. It has been it the mid to high 90's for over a month now,so ready for cool weather..
ReplyDeleteThat's why it's nice to live with all the seasons. Just when you get tired of one another comes along.
ReplyDeleteLove the volunteer saying.
Praying for your dear Mother to attend the reunion. Glad your sister was able to help you. I know you look forward to sunny, warmer days.
ReplyDeleteHi Diana. I'm so sorry to hear this about your little mother and I will certainly pray for her. How nice to have these special visits with your daughters. Your book sounds like it would be a good one. Thanks for popping in to see me.
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
I hope your family reunion goes well and your mother feels well enough to enjoy it. Love your daybook post. It's a nice way to get to know you better. Hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteDiana, I do hope that your mother will be feeling better soon. I will say a little prayer for her. The reunion must be a lot of work but you will be rewarded with much joy!
ReplyDeleteDiana,Hello My friend. So sorry about Me not visiting You for too long of a time.I do miss My visits and must come by more often.It's been topping over the 100s here this Summer way too often but just lately has been running in the 90s,a nice cool Winter sounds perfect to Me right now.I enjoyed reading about the goings on of Your day,sounds just lovely.My Mother passed in 1998 but I still do have My Father-86.Hoping Your Mother gets to feeling better and makes it to Your family reunion.I often think about having a family reunion but I hold back because I worry about no one wanting to come or only a few.I want to come back real soon for My next visit with You.Blessings Your way-Denise
ReplyDeleteDiana,Hello My friend. So sorry about Me not visiting You for too long of a time.I do miss My visits and must come by more often.It's been topping over the 100s here this Summer way too often but just lately has been running in the 90s,a nice cool Winter sounds perfect to Me right now.I enjoyed reading about the goings on of Your day,sounds just lovely.My Mother passed in 1998 but I still do have My Father-86.Hoping Your Mother gets to feeling better and makes it to Your family reunion.I often think about having a family reunion but I hold back because I worry about no one wanting to come or only a few.I want to come back real soon for My next visit with You.Blessings Your way-Denise
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