The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...

There is a heavy overcast across the sky. Rain steadily falling, reminding us that spring is here!

I am thinking...

About some things from my past. My hurting big brother and his 4 little kids. My big sister and her fragile yet loving heart. My little sister who has forgotten me, and my baby sister who I am diligently praying for.

I am thankful...

Grace heaped upon grace. For my marriage which is blooming with beautiful blossoms

I am wearing...

My Red,Black and Gray Flannel shirt. It is my favorite Pajama shirt, warm and cozy. With Black yoga pants.

I am creating...

Fun drawings on my phone. It's an app called draw something. Like pictionary. It is so much fun and I love that I can play against friends from all over the country.

I am wondering...

How some women can be so devious,manipulating and evil. Caring for no one but themselves, even their kids take a back burner. I just don't get that type of person. In fact I can't stand people that are like that in general.

I am reading...

My Fitness Magazine as of lately. I haven't really had a desire to read. 

I am hoping...

That truth will come to light and that peace will be restored.

I am looking forward to...

Our trip in April. I know it is about a month away, but we plan on going up to NJ and seeing some family, and then we will head to NY. I've always always wanted to go to NY!

I am learning...

That it is difficult to eat healthy, and it is expensive. But I heard on a documentary that most Americans have our priorities wrong. We would rather drive a nice car, wear fancy clothes but go cheap on the quality of food we feed our body. This really made me think about how important it is to buy good quality foods and exercise and to pass this to my children for their health sake. 

Around the house...

My little Ellie Bear is watching Laurie Berkner. My son is patiently waiting for my Tablet to charge so he can play on it and my oldest is doing her Arithmetic.

I am pondering...

If we will be able to buy tickets to go see Laurie Berkner at the Laugh Fest. This would be such an awesome thing for the kids, since they all love her music!

A favorite quote for today...

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."
– Helen Keller

One of my favorite things...

Coffee. I haven't always loved it as much but it has been my comfort as of lately.

A few plans for the rest of the week:

I have a few new recipes that I will be trying to make. Abby began voice lessons, Meeting up with a friend on Wednesday for dinner and of course, working out.

A peek into my day...

This is my Joey. He has fallen in love with his back pack. He wears it all day long, every day. He has all of his most favorite toys inside. He even sets his back pack next to him in his bed.

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The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY

Outside my window... Once again the snow covers the ground. I think we're suppose to be getting an Ice Storm and I am some what excited about that (with Camera in hand.)


I am thinking... About a few different things. 1. would be what I will be making for dinner. 2.   that my husband will be home soon and I should really clean the kitchen.

I am thankful...That God is bringing truth to light. Also, I am thankful for a warm home and comfy bed. 


In the kitchen... I already mentioned the kitchen, but what I will say is that this afternoon for lunch I made a wonderful meal. Chicken tenderloin, broccoli and spinach. All cooked in smart choice butter and seasoned with cajun seasoning.(like a stir fried without the starch or carbs) It was FANTASTIC!!! 

I am wearing...black skinny jeans, white thermal and black down vest.

I am creating... A plan for my family to eat better. I watched the documentary Food, Inc. and my perspective on food has changed. We will be buying organic foods as much as possible and after some discussion, we will be buying half a cow and pork. I want to buy more locally grown groceries.  We don't have a lot of money so i need to get organized and create a plan. 

I am going... on a low carb diet. I will be writing about this new experience on my diet blog. Crash Dietary

I am hoping... That is enough in itself isn't it? To hope for all good things. Having hope for friends and family. Hope for my goals and dreams to be reached.

I am learning...A lot. about myself, about others, about God's Word, about health, about strength, about truth. 

Around the house...Joey (my 3 year old) is running around the couch. He says he is exercising. I on the other hand am staying home from my workout because my stomach hasn't been feeling good. 


A favorite quote for today... There is so much truth to this. It would be easier to love if our ego didn't get in the way.

One of my favorite things... telling knock knock jokes with my kids. We make them up and they make zero sense, but they're pretty funny and every once in a while my kids make one up that's pretty good. "knock knock. Who's there? Snow. Snow who? It's SNOW cold out here" ~Joey 3 years old.

A few plans for the rest of the week: To keep up with my low carb diet. Which means I will be searching for some low carb recipes. Working out. Spending time with family. Home Schooling.

A peek into my day... My son got this train set 2 Christmases ago. We had it put away for a while and recently I brought it back out, it was like a brand new gift :) I love watching them having fun and appreciating the toys they have.

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Simple Womans Daybook

FOR TODAY

Outside my window... It is Night time. The sky is dark and only a handful of visible stars. There is still snow on the ground and I am hoping it goes away soon.


I am thinking...about how wonderful these last couple of days were. We went to The Great (big~ my joey adds this) Wolf Lodge for 2 days and 1 night. We had SO much FUN! Miguel and I didn't get to spend as much time together because we were taking turns with the kids. Abby would want to go on the really really big water slides and Ellie wanted to stay on the little tiny baby ones, Joey wanted to go on the medium ones. We managed to keep everyone happy. 

I am thankful... for my husband. He really is a remarkable. He does whatever he can to meet all of our needs. He makes breakfast on his days off (usually Abby helps), He cleans up the kitchen for me daily, He makes coffee in the morning for me before he leaves for work. After work he comes home and watches the kids so I can go to the gym for 1 to 2 hours. He helps put the kids to bed. He helps with laundry and on and on. He is a gap filler and I am thankful for that.


In the kitchen... All the dishes are loaded. Counter tops are clean. (thanks Hubs)

I am wearing...Christmas pajama pants with peppermints and words on them. purple and black plaid flannel  over a 3/4 sleeve black shirt. (i was cold)

I am creating... A special blog for my daughter Abby. She will be 8 years old this Sunday. This blog is going to filled with notes from loved ones and from me. Special clip art and quotes to encourage her.

I am going... to target, tj max and a few other places. Most of my jeans are a bit big for me and I want to try on some jeans to see what size I am now :)

I am hoping... that the winter snow will melt all the way and not return. I am longing for sunshine and warmth.

I am learning...what loving like Christ really means, and it is no easy task but something I long for dearly. 

Around the house...I need to finish unpacking from our trip to the Great Wolf Lodge. We had such a great time!


A favorite quote for today... " The Savior walked through life in the service of others, because when He was helping others, He was glorifying, honoring and obeying the Father in Heaven that we share. It is all so simple…. LOVE others. REALLY LOVE them, do not expect anything in return, do not put conditions or rules on the love that you give…love because it is the right thing to do…love because Heavenly Father and the Savior need to bless others through you and through me…LOVE because that’s what you want most, and naturally, that’s what others want most. LOVE. Love yourself and love others, everything else good and right and true will come out of that loving…out of that action and discipline and intention to love. Just love…" ~Melody Ross
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One of my favorite things... Scarves. I just love them. all of them.

A few plans for the rest of the week: I need to rest my knees and ankle. They hurt so bad from doing so much lower body work outs. My ankle I almost rolled twice, so I need to be careful with that.

A peek into my day... My sister Sherry, bought these bracelets for me and I just love them. It has my word for 2012, STRONG. and on the inside of the bracelet it says Love Sherry. I wear these always!

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Dear Blog

I apologize for neglecting you. I have sat down many times to write about the things that lie deep within my heart, but I can't seem to form a sentence that translates what has been taking place inside of me. There has been so much going on around me, people that I love dearly that are torn and broken. I have been busy trying to reach goals that I have set for myself.... Trying to become STRONG in so many area's. I find at times it is exhausting and overwhelming which sometimes leaves me feeling like a failure.  I am excited for my life as a Wife, a Mom and a Christian... but trying to obtain balance is hard. Trying to apply what you learn to everyday life is not the easiest thing to do. I have been searching for HEALTHY recipes to try and cook, learning about nutrition, calories, grams of fat and sodium, sugar blah blah blah... (and that's just one area) Then there is working out, this I actually enjoy, I find it as a stress breaker. Working out has made me feel good, but its the food I crave afterwards that wears me down LOL I feel like I'm watching what I eat so I don't kick all the calories I worked hard burning, right out the window. I have been studying the Bible and I am learning sooo much. I have so many questions. Deep questions, questions that probably don't have answers. I take what I learn and I want to remember it, all of it. I want to engrave God's Word upon my heart. But it seems as soon as I step away from my devotion I struggle with applying so much of what I learn. My biggest down fall I would say is patience, or lack of patience. These are just a few of the things.
.......... Right now I am struggling with relationships that have ended. It is whats best. But it is heart breaking. It is almost like mourning a death. But it is out of my hands. :sigh: When I feel this way I wish I could just surround myself with my family. My Sisters, Sherry and Deborah. My Brother, Ondray and even my parents (if you knew my relationship with my parents you would understand why I said "and even")hahaha  I long for this. I really really do. To be around my nieces and nephew, to eat familiar foods, to laugh at my Father's dry sense of humor, to tease my mom about her broken English, to sit and have deep meaningful conversations with my Big sister while drinking coffee, to surround my brother as a family and pray for him, to be childish and goofy with my little sister Deborah and steal some of her clothes. Yes, I long for my family. So you see even though I am so excited about learning so many new things, in spite of working out and losing weight (yes, this one is huge for me) in spite of my wonderful devotions and all that I am learning ,in spite of ALL the joys that come with that there is this other half that is heavy, that is hurting, that is sad. Not just for me but for others too. Thankfully I have a God that is in control. I can go to Him, cry to Him and I know He hears me. I know He cares. And even when my words fail me (which I am struggling as I type) He knows my heart. I am so incredibly thankful for that.

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY

Outside my window... The ground is cover in white snow, the sun is hitting it causing a beautiful diamond effect. The branches are weighed down with snow, yet they never give in to the weight. They continue to hold on, being so strong.

I am thinking... About the verses I read this morning in Ephesians. 

I am thankful... That I have a Heavenly Father that wants to give me all the blessings of Heaven. He loves me, He is with me.

In the kitchen... My coffee is still waiting for me to come get a cup. 

I am wearing... My Orange Aero Sweat pants and a black Champion hoodie

I am creating... A blog specifically for my Bible Studies. I was going to write them all out in a note book, but I hate my handwriting. 

I am going... To workout tonight. 3-2-1 is probably one of the most difficult workouts (for me) I will get stronger.

I am hoping... That my brother's situation will get better. That truth will come to light. and that he will be set "free"

I am learning... New things everyday. From God's Word. From my Husband. From my Kids. 

Around the house... I need to vacuum. We had friends over on friday night and then a party for my nephew on saturday, so today I need to go through and vacuum.

A favorite quote for today... Another example of my word for 2012: Strong: 

One of my favorite things... Creme Brulee Creamer. 

A few plans for the rest of the week: I don't have a lot planned. A lot of strength training, cardio and core workouts are in my future this week, other than that I just want to relax.

A peek into my day... Monkey see, Monkey do! :) My little Ellie doing stretches.

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Diary of 5

This is something I will be doing once a week. It is similar to the Simple Woman's Daybook, which I really enjoy. This is what you do: Create a new post with the title, diary of 5 and simply fill in your answers with what you are seeing, hearing, tasting, smelling and feeling...these may be written in past or present tense depending on the time of day you wish to blog about them. 

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I am seeing.... A busy week ahead of me. Homeschooling, Party Planning, Dinner guests coming over, Ice Skating, cleaning and working out.

I am hearing.... the kettleworx dvd playing, my brother and husband are working out. I would do it with them except I just finished my own killer workout.

I am smelling... coffee.... I am waiting to get a cup. I also made sugar cookies with the kids earlier and they turned out yummy. I will be having one of those as well :)

I am tasting... the left over taste of strawberry milk. I hate milk but there are so many benefits to drinking milk, especially when you workout. If you drink 24oz of fat free or Skim milk it can help you lose belly fat. Check out this link here.

I am feeling... sore, exhausted, yet strong and accomplished. I am loving my killer workouts, they give me a sense of gratification.

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...the moon is shining. It's dark as can be and I know that at this time many are putting their little ones to bed. The air is incredibly bitter and cold, making me even more thankful for a roof over my head and warm clothes on my body.

I am thinking...about the workout I just finished. I don't know how many calories I burned and that bothers me. I did a 45 min 3-2-1 workout and then 45 min yoga class.

I am thankful...for opportunity. Everyday we are presented with opportunity and depending on how we handle that opportunity, we can have a good day or a bad day.

In the kitchen...my big brother is microwaving something, I think it is a left over chicken sandwich that I made.

I am wearing...black workout sweat, a black workout shirt and sweatshirt, with a gray infinity scarf. (my favorite one)

I am creating... a STRONG body and mind. 

I am going...to start an Ephesians Bible study with a wonderful group of ladies via IRL. and I can't wait to learn from them and hear about what they are getting out of God's Word.

I am reading... Ted Dekker's Infidel

I am hoping...that I will be seeing more progress with my workouts. 

I am looking forward to... Zumba tomorrow night. I may do my kettleworx resistance dvd.

I am learning...that it is hard to love but even harder to love those you despise.

Around the house... It is quiet. The kids are sleeping soundly in bed. My tv is playing, adding to the white noise. My brother is talking to our Uncle on the phone about his plans for Easter.

A favorite quote for today...

One of my favorite things... unexpected I love you's from my children

A few plans for the rest of the week: Tues~zumba/kettleworx Wed~ butts and guts Thur~ Zumba/Ab lab Fri~run Sat~ party for my nephew Logan Sun~Church/afterwards Ice Skating with all of my kids and my brother with all of his.

A peek into my day...

me and my big brother and the end of the day. Torn up from the floor up :)


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