Simple Womans Daybook #3

Outside my window...It is overcast and rainy. Fall is here and the beautiful leaves have begun changing. The other day when I was teaching my 3 year old son about colors I asked him what color were the leaves on the ground (brown) instead he replied "colorful." 

I am thinking...About God's love, and what does it really mean to be a Christian. In church this past sunday our Pastor was preaching from 1 John and talking about how if we have the love of God in us, we should love one another and also keep His commandments. How many of us truly love God? How many of us WANT to obey and follow His commandments? 

I am thankful...For Godly music. There are some songs that renew my spirit when I hear them and sing them. I lift my hands by Chris Tomlin, Blessings by Laura Story, Praise you in the Storm, Bring on the Rain. Just as I am, It is well with my soul, Refiners Fire. and there are so many others. Christian music is important to me, it reminds me to keep my focus on Christ and not on the hurt and the burdens around me.

From the play room...Toys clutter the floor. A good sign that the kids have been having fun. Sometimes I get irritated that they have messed up the room again, and I'll start yelling for everyone to help clean up. And sometimes my oldest who is 7 will say "mom, it's okay, just let them enjoy life." Obviously she isn't the one having to clean the mess, but she is right. I need to remember to relax more and let things go a bit. Allow my kids to have fun and enjoy life :)

In the kitchen...The coffee pot is now empty. I'm finishing up my morning cup. There are a few things on the counter and dishes in the sink. I have yet to decide what we will be having for lunch. Whatever I come with I'm sure it will be sufficient :)


 I am wearing...My blue and lime green Aero sweats and hoody.


I am creating...Change in my life right now. It's time for me to evaluate where I am as a wife, as a mother, as a daughter of Christ. I want to be the best at each and I want to have the closest relationship with my husband, my kids and my Heavenly Father. In order to do that change needs to take place.

I am wondering... What the other ladies that are doing the 1 John Bible study thought about the devotion/verses they read.

I am reading...Forbidden by Ted Dekker. I love his books. This one is a bit confusing at first but the more I read it the more I understand.

I am hoping...To get my run in today. I didn't exercise over the weekend and it's time to get back on the tread mill!

I am looking forward to... A sunny fall day so I can pull out my camera and take some shots of my kids.

I am hearing...Elmo on the tv and Mercy me on the computer singing Here with me

Around the house... I have laundry to put away. The house always gets out of hand over the weekend. I think we all like to just be lazy, and then Monday comes around and it's time to clean up!  


One of my favorite things today... will be pulling out my fall/winter clothes. I always look forward to pulling out my clothes, it's almost as fun as going shopping because often I forget what clothes I've packed away and they feel new when I pull them out again :)

A few plans for the rest of the week: I have an appointment on friday, and I might go on a few playdates this week but I don't know.

Here is picture for thought I am sharing.. Last week I mentioned that Abby was student of the week and we were able to visit her in her at school. The other kids asked questions about Abby and we got to tell a couple of stories about her. She loved all of it! and so did we :)