A Spring Evening...

Driving slowly along the long, winding backroads, taking in the beauty of the the redbuds and dogwoods, blooming amongst the pines stretching toward the sky.   My honey is sitting next to me, our fingers intertwined on the console.   No radio blasting, no phones ringing.   Just words....a sharing of our hearts, our minds.  As we pass different farms, a mingling of smells reaches my nose.....cattle, fresh mown grass, the dust from the gravel road, blooming flowers.  His hand absently massages the back of my neck, relaxing away all the stresses and worries of the day.  Sharing plans for the upcoming week, my heart swells with the contentedness of this life I lead.     Aaaahhhh, a typical spring evening in the Ozarks.......

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...gray and cool, with a chance of storms later

I am thinking...about the busy weekend coming up

I am thankful...for grown children who still keep in touch with their momma

In the kitchen...Cheeseburgers and french fries for supper

I am wearing...currently still in my pj's, but later will be jeans and a t-shirt

I am creating...a list of income and expenses for the tax man :)

I am going...on a "date" with my darlin' later to get feed for the animals, and some for us, too!  :)

I am wondering...if the rain will hold off long enough for us to go get said feed!

I am reading...nothing currently

I am hoping...for a fun weekend with the grandson

I am looking forward to...being with my mom, sisters and grandson Saturday night to celebrate my mom's birthday

I am learning....to not get stressed by all that needs to get done.

Around the house...bookwork for taxes, laundry, dishes....the norm!  ;)

One of my favorite things...Cinnabon cinnamon bagels with chocolate cream cheese spread

A few plans for the rest of the week: basketball games, meals out, and time spent with the grandson!

FOR TODAY

Outside my window...Breezy and gray

I am thinking...about what to make for supper

I am thankful...for a bit of a better mood this morning

In the kitchen...not sure yet

I am wearing...jeans and a gray tee with a pink and dark blue plaid flannel shirt

I am creating...a menu

I am going...to pick up yearly paperwork for the mill

I am wondering...when this back pain is going to ease up

I am reading...a couple of magazines

I am hoping...to be rid of this cold soon

I am looking forward to...seeing my grandson tomorrow!!

Around the house...laundry and cleaning

I am pondering...the Fruits of the Spirit

One of my favorite things...soft, warm, pretty flannel shirts on coolish days

A few plans for the rest of the week: babysitting Tues. and Thurs., and the AgExpo with my darlin' Friday night

I am seeing.........my grandson trying to learn to walk

I am hearing......American Pickers on the TV

I am smelling......baby powder scented baby wipes

I am tasting.....homemade chicken and dumplings

I am feeling......confident in the coming year

Blessings 37-40...

37. watching a brand new baby grandson coming into the world

38. being able to share my joys and blessings with so many friends and family via the internet

39. my bed after being up for 31 1/2 hours! :)

Blessings 30-36

30. Taxes being done for another year

31. McD's sweet tea

32. Baking cake for my guys to enjoy

33. Giggling over silly things because they are just, well, silly :)

34. A 3 year olds whisper of "I wuv you, Elwen", as he drifts off to sleep hugging my arm

35. Having a husband and sons who are quick to check out problems with my car

36. Incubators to hatch baby chicks in

Blessings 23-29...

23. Hot baths to soothe the body and soul

24. Cinnamon creme creamer in my hot tea

25. Large picture windows that let in lots of beautiful sunlight

26. Speckled quail eggs on a dark green plate, waiting patiently to incubate into new baby quail

27. Mary Kay Satin Hands hand lotion soaking into dry hands

28. Clean kitchen counters

29. Watching my 3 year old and 5 year old nephews playing the Cow Racing game on the Wii