The Daybook - March 2nd

I am wearing ... a beige t-shirt, cardigan and black pants. (It's been cooler here the last few days.  Autumn must be on the way!)

I am seeing ... my daughter chatting on the phone to a friend about horseriding plans and my son playing outside with the dog.

I am hearing ... happy sounds: laughter, playing, joking, chatting.

I am feeling ... calm.  The day began with a chat with a friend on the phone, then lessons went smoothly.  Now I'm enjoying a short break with a cup of tea before a read-aloud to the children.

I am thinking ... about some chores needing to be finished before the day ends.  Hubby has a visitor expected tonight, possibly for dinner, so I want to make sure we have everything in order.

From the kitchen ... making an apple cake for supper tonight, and a batch of muffins for a picnic lunch tomorrow with friends.

From the garden ... we've collected the seeds from our rainbow silverbeet. We should have an abundance of seedlings from those already fallen in the soil, plus enough to share with family and friends. We also found a nest in the passionfruit vine (but it was empty).

Photos I'd like to share ... all from the garden.

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Monday 14th September

I am wearing ... a fawn coloured longsleeved tshirt and black pants.

I am seeing ... my daughter playing with Cheekie for it's morning run in the sun. Such a lovely sunny spring morning.

I am hearing ... a lovely quiet outside as the winds have settled and the day begins quietly. Inside, Maestro has just started doing some music practice.

I am feeling ... refreshed, even though we had a busy weekend with exams. This pleasant day is relaxing and moving with a gentle flow we needed to restore ourselves today.

I am thinking ... ahead as another festival season is almost here.

From the kitchen ... we'll be making another batch of bread and some chocolate brownies.

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For Today ... Monday

Outside my window... birds enjoying using the birdfeeder freshly topped up with seed. Some small honeyeaters flit from the birdbath to the hakea tree.

I am thinking... that today should be another pleasant, sunny day, with fairly clear skies. It will be lovely to head out for a walk once the children are ready.

I am thankful for... my diligent husband who has just headed out to work again. I'm also thankful that he is acknowledged for his resourcefulness and still has work, even though it's hard saying farewell in the mornings, especially after working side by side on the weekends.

From the learning room... lies a few unfinished jigsaw puzzles the children were working on yesterday but didn't pack up. I'm glad they've been enjoying pulling these out again.

From the kitchen... a fresh supply of bread and cake from yesterday's baking. Nothing like a thick slice of homemade toast with a morning cuppa!

I am wearing... a warm tracksuit and my sheepskin slippers.

I am creating... a new cardigan for Mariposa.

I am reading... Besty-Tacy books aloud to Mariposa and the Little House books aloud to both children every day.

I am hearing... our cat purring loudly as he's settled on the couch.

Around the house... daffodils are exploding to life in the garden, the fruit trees are completely bare, quilts are strewn over couches for snuggling, and a newly acquired pile of library books await reading.

One of my favorite things... is the quiet time to reflect in the morning, making plans for a new day.

A few plans for the rest of the week: pick up our new pullets mid-week, prepare to sow more seed for salad greens and herbs, take out any extra dormant raspberry plants for redistribution, and take Maestro into town to learn about local Aboriginal tribes as part of his schoolwork.

Here are some pictures I am sharing...

orchids a friend gave from her garden

and a flower arrangement Mariposa brought in from our front garden.

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