For Today (2/8) From NerdMom's Daybook

Outside my window I am not sure if we are done with the rain yet but a mom can dream;).
I am thinking about organizing my house and getting rid of some clutter. Who knows when or if it will ever happen but I am thinking about it.
I am thankful for all those in my life that love me!
From the learning rooms Kinderbach and some history!
From the kitchen I am making a big pork shoulder roast for the first time. (update: I have made pork roasts before but this is one of those huge shoulders that is over 10 pounds. This is something I have never done;)
I am wearing the standard for Mondays: Sweats and a 3/4 sleeve shirt
I am creating not much unfortunately.
I am hoping that I will be blogging much more! Especially on NerdFamily Food!
I am hearing a little bit of everything. NerdDad made a huge MP3 cd.
Around the house I hope to tidy up and organize a new coupon organizer.
One of my favorite things is the Torani Orange syrup that Smart and Final is once again carrying!!!!!
A few plans for the rest of the week: hopefully a meeting tomorrow (if Stephanie doesn't have to go for jury duty) and a girls night with my best friend Sara on Friday!

For Today (2/1) From NerdMom's Daybook

I am thinking about many things I want to blog on but haven't gotten around to.
I am thankful for the last couple of days of sunshine.
From the learning rooms we are going to do some math drills and learn about converting fractions to decimals (I know, we are wild).
From the kitchen I am doing a big bunch of freezer cooking.
I am wearing sweats and a t-shirt.
I am creating Valentine's Day cards (I hope).
I am going to do a bunch of grocery shopping and the library this morning.
I am hoping to get stuff done!
I am hearing Celtic Thunder.
Around the house I will need to spend a lot of time cleaning the kitchen after all my cooking!
A few plans for the rest of the week: MOPS!

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For Today (1/25) From NerdMom's Daybook

Outside my window it is going to be a rainy day.
I am thinking about baptism.
I am thankful for heat, a home and a loving family.
From the learning rooms flash cards and art!
From the kitchen crumb coated chicken thighs.
I am wearing sweats.
I am creating Valentine's Day cards
I am going to do some grocery shopping.
I am hoping to get a consultation set up with a new specialist at Stanford.
I am hearing SuperChick
Around the house I gotta get my freezer fixed!
One of my favorite things is sleeping;).
A few plans for the rest of the week: The kids have choir and science tomorrow, during which I hope to get some computer stuff done for MOPS and Women's Ministries!
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For Today (1/18) From NerdMom's Daybook

Outside my window it is a rainy day.
I am thinking about the full armor of God (post to come).
I am thankful for my wonderful hubby!
From the learning rooms maybe a project but I am not sure.
From the kitchen is Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread for the family and MOPS tomorrow.
I am wearing sweats and a comfy shirt!
I am creating the February newsletter for MOPS.
I am going no where today!!!!
I am reading Salvation Is from the Jews

I am hoping to get everything done for tomorrow.
I am hearing Plumb's Chaotic Resolve.
Around the house I need to do laundry!
One of my favorite things sleep!!!
A few plans for the rest of the week: I am facilitating a conversation on saving money at MOPS tomorrow!
Here is picture for thought I am sharing is the craft from my last MOPS, I can't wait until tomorrows!

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For Today (1/11) From NerdMom's Daybook

I am thinking about the post on Harry Reid that I am forming and how I want to get my haircut today.
I am thankful for like minded friends!
From the learning rooms we are taken easy still. I am thinking about lapbooking a bit. (Never done it before)
From the kitchen I am continuing to work on cooking out of my pantry and freezer!
I am wearing sweats and a comfy shirt to go get my hair cut!
I am going to a talented friend's house with my best friend, all our kids, and snacks so we can get our haircut before my talented friend has her baby!
I am reading through all my magazines and then hope to start the Sarah Palin book!
I am hoping to get my new planner and to start filling it in!
Around the house I hope to straighten out the office and get ready for taxes.
One of my favorite things is my husband!
A few plans for the rest of the week: I have a steering team meeting for MOPS and Precepts (on the 2nd half of Daniel) starts this week!

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For Today (1/4) From NerdMom's Daybook

I am thinking about how I want to be a better mom and teacher this year!
I am thankful for the joy I hear in my children's voices when they laugh. Not just giggle but that deep belly laugh,
From the learning rooms we are going to focus on fun learning this week: KinderBach, flash cards and art projects.
From the kitchen I am going to work on cooking out of my pantry and freezer this month.
I am wearing sweats and a comfy shirt.
I am creating a MOPS Newsletter for next month.
I am going to research day planners and hope I find the perfect one for me, finally.
I am hoping that the changes I am making to my life will help bring a little order, peace and joy.
I am hearing the chatter of children (always;).
Around the house I want to clean up my office from all the present hiding.
A few plans for the rest of the week: make some returns to Walmart, then MOPS on Tuesday and then Awana starts back up this week.

For Today (12/28) From NerdMom's Daybook

Outside my window it is kind of droopy. Rain today or tomorrow.
I am thinking how cute my 2 year old is dancing around in her tutu.
I am thankful for God's Miracle yesterday!
From the learning rooms I am hoping that my kids can do a little self directed work while I rest!
From the kitchen I have pinto beans in the crockpot and I am going to try my new rice cooker tonight!
I am wearing sweats and a lime green shirt.
I am going to hopefully be up to doing a little shopping tomorrow. I need clearance table cloths!
I am hoping that my older 3 will keep playing nicely together and not start fighting.
I am hearing WordGilr that I turned on for my 2 year old since she couldn't go play K'nex with the older 3.
Around the house I need to figure out how to organize my 6 year old's toys.
One of my favorite things is my new big knife I got from NerdDad!
A few plans for the rest of the week: to wrap more gifts for my exchanges this week, will myself into feeling better and go to the big family get together this weekend!

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For Today (11/14) From NerdMom's Daybook

I am thankful for good friends.
From the learning rooms we are not really doing anything this week except reading!
From the kitchen I have no plans but I hope that we will have the basics of a gingerbread house before the week is up.
I am wearing comfy but cute jeans!
I am creating a mailing list for my Christmas Cards. It is always more work than one thinks. Especially since I haven't sent out to my whole list in a few years.
I am going to Stanford for a few days for a procedure.
I am reading all my magazines while we travel
I am hoping that things will go smoothly this week.
I am hearing Christmas music.
Around the house I just hope to stay caught up on laundry.
One of my favorite things is spending time with NerdDad during the trip to Stanford.
A few plans for the rest of the week: Stanford for a few days and just recuperating.
Here is picture for thought I am sharing

For Today (11/30) from NerdMom's Daybook

Outside my window it is shockingly bright and crisp looking.
I am thinking of how quickly Christmas and Hanukkah are hurling towards me. I am trying to remember that holidays won't be any better if I freak out about getting things done. The kids and the hubby don't care about the details but the time.
I am thankful for our health. It is great for the stomach bug to be gone!
From the learning rooms we are going to start our focus on Hanukkah with books on its meaning. But over all we are starting our slow month of December.
From the kitchen I am trying Spaghetti squash with regular spaghetti sauce so we will see who it fools!
I am wearing Sweats and a 3/4 sleeve shirt, yet I am still cold.
I am creating the mailing labels for my Christmas cards. I haven't sent them all out in years.
I am going no where today! But I will be out and about for most of the rest of the week.
I am reading all my holiday magazines in case there are any projects or recipes I want to try.
I am hoping that I will stay chilled and maybe get some more energy.
I am hearing my 2 year old building with blocks and my six year old humming while she does her Bible study.
Around the house I hope to tidy up a bit and dig out all the Christmas presents that I have bought all year and look for holes. Also I hope to do a little Christmas decorating.
One of my favorite things is Christmas music and mint in chocolate!!!!
A few plans for the rest of the week: MOPS, homeschool meeting, Bible Study, the kids picking oranges for a service project, the kids having dress rehearsal, a baby shower and the kids church performance it is going to be quite a week!

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For Today (11/23) from NerdMom's Daybook

Outside my window it is still a little grey.
I am thinking about the gift and challenge of homeschooling.
I am thankful for the healing we seem to be having from the stomach bug.
From the learning rooms we will be taking it easy. Just Thanksgiving books and fun!
From the kitchen I am planning on making a chocolate pecan pie for Thanksgiving, as per NerdBug's request.
I am wearing sweats and a tee. How I love comfy clothes!
I am working on a report for my MOPS steering team meeting and some giveaways that are coming.
I am going to my Mother-in-Law's for Thanksgiving!
I am reading (well hoping to) all the holiday magazines I have: Real Simple and Woman's Day.
I am hoping to have fun and get bargains at Black Friday!
I am hearing Christmas music.
Around the house I need to disinfect the bathrooms and change all the sheets now that the puking has slowed.
One of my favorite things is the Christmas Season!
Here is picture for thought I am sharing is last year's tree.

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For Today (11/16) from NerdMom's Daybook

Outside my window the son is shining brightly.
I am thinking of how I need to make my Christmas to do list!
I am thankful for the cuddliness of my kids!
From the learning rooms: We are starting the week off with our KinderBach, then Bible Study and Math. I hope to do some Thanksgiving projects with the kids too!
From the kitchen I am going to make burritos for the freezer out of homemade refried beans.
I am wearing comfy sweats.
I am creating a fun Christmas gift for the NerdPie!
I am going to run a few errands with the kids and get my free wipes at Target.
I am hoping to get stuff done!
I am hearing my dear husband getting the kids up.
One of my favorite things is Christmas music.
A few plans for the rest of the week: get the MOPS newsletter out, modify my blog design, clean the house up a bit!
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For Today (11/9) from NerdMom's Daybook

Outside my window I see my neighbor's citrus tree's (maybe grapefruit) fruit over my fence. Maybe it will ripen soon;).
I am thinking of how to organize my week and enjoy it at the same time!
I am thankful for my husband and my children for the joy they bring to my life.
From the learning rooms we are doing our Kinderbach this morning and hopefully a fun history project this week!
From the kitchen I have beer bread in the oven and will make chocolate chip cookies in a little bit!
I am wearing sweats and a short sleeve shirt (yes I'm grungy and frumpy today, even for me)
I am creating my holiday gift and to do lists this week.
I am going no where today!!!
I am hearing The Cheftians and I am so pulling out the Christmas music this week.
Around the house I need to clean up so I can have some of my friends over this Friday!
A few plans for the rest of the week: Craft night over here Friday and the tea on Saturday!

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For Today (11/2) from NerdMom's Daybook

Outside my window the sun is shining brightly.
I am thinking of the approaching holidays and all I really need to do for them.
I am thankful for the wonderful weather and my great family.
From the learning rooms we are doing some Kinderbach, math and Bible Study
From the kitchen I am hoping to get a few loaves of banana bread made.
I am wearing capris and a 3/4 sleeve knit top.
I am creating hopefully some birthday cards.
I am going no where today!!!
I am hoping that I start feeling better today.
I am hearing the Waiting's Wonderfully Made and Zoe Girl;s Good Girl in a mixed CD
Around the house I need to clean my laptop table!
A few plans for the rest of the week: MOPS tomorrow and Bible Study this week.
Here is picture for thought I am sharing


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For Today 6/1

Outside my window... The sun is shining brightly and summer is in full effect.

I am thinking... that my body is a traitor;). I want the lump in the roof of my mouth to go away and my injection site to quit bleeding.

From the learning rooms... We are hitting clocks with NerdPie and multiplying by 10's and 100's for NerdBug. I also hope to start How to Study Your Bible for Kids (Discover 4 Yourself® Inductive Bible Studies for Kids)this week.

I am thankful for... My wonderful husband who takes wonderful care of me and the kids.

From the kitchen... NerdDad is making pan chocolate chip cookies and taco baked potatoes tonight!

I am wearing... a pink t-shirt and blue shorts

I am reading... New World Kids: The Parents' Guide to Creative Thinking for a book review

I am hoping... my oldest quits fighting the homework.

I am praying... to start feeling better and get things done!

Around the house... I have copious amounts of laundry and I need to clean my loft.

One of my favorite things... dark chocolate.

A few plans for the rest of the week... I have a MOPs girl's morning and lunch with NerdDad and some friends!

Go read some more DayBooks!

For Today (5/11/9)...

Outside my window the sun is shining brightly.
I am thinking of my many chores and errands.
I am thankful for the fact there are no fevers today (yet;).
From the learning rooms we have math)
From the kitchen we are doing a crockpot roast and bulk chicken kiev.
I am wearing a pink t-shirt and tan capris.
I am creating this week some cute bows to go with the girls' new clothes.
I am going to Sanger Super Walmart!
I am reading The SideYard Superhereo and the Dark Knight comic book.
I am hoping to get a lot done this week.
I am hearing my kids laughing and eating breakfast.
Around the house I gotta clean!
A few plans for the rest of the week: MOPs Girls' Night tonight!

Go check out some more daybooks at The Simple Woman's Daybook!

For Today (4/27/9)

Outside my window the sun is shining.
I am thinking of all the blogging I need to catch up on.
I am thankful for being home again.
From the learning rooms, it is time to start something new but I don't know what yet!
From the kitchen I am going to cook copious amounts of bacon and some beer bread.
I am wearing capris and a t-shirt.
I am going grocery shopping with the kiddos.
I am reading Side Yard Superhero.
I am hoping to have a great week and get back into Stanford soon.
Around the house there is laundry and lots to clean.
One of my favorite things chocolate!
A few plans for the rest of the week: Women's Ministry meeting and the kids' Choir concert.
Here is picture thought I am sharing...see the little red spot? That is where they went in to look at my veins. Not bad, eh?
Go read some more Women's Daybooks!

For Today (4/6/9)...

I decided to get in on the fun over at The Simple Woman's Daybook. So here I go!
Outside my window... The sun is shining as we are really in spring (81 today)!
I am thinking... unfortunately of all I have to do.
I am thankful for... For my husband and kids.
From the learning rooms...I need to request books for my little readers.
From the kitchen... Bacon for freezing, roast for dinner
I am wearing... capris and a t-shirt
I am going... possibly to Stanford (if they can ever call me back) for an appointment
I am reading... The CHEA magazine
I am hearing... NerdPie giggling in the kitchen while Nerdling and NerdPud bicker as only 3 and 1 year olds can.
Around the house...I have a ton of ironing.
One of my favorite things... is a warm mocha.
A few plans for the rest of the week: MOPs, maybe a playdate with church friends who have spring break, and craft night at my house!

So what do you think?