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The Simple Woman's Daybook

December 23st

FOR TODAY... from EML's Daybook

Outside my window... cold with lots of snow still on the ground.

I am thinking... about going to the grocery store to pick up the final things for Christmas dinner.

I am thankful for... all the family that will be coming to celebrate Christmas with us.

I am wearing... jeans and long sleeve black shirt. I really need to get some socks on.

I am remembering... the few things I still need to do around the house before guest arrive.

I am going... to make a batch of mint brownies. Yum!

I am currently reading... The Natural Pregnancy Book: Herbs, Nutrition, and Other Holistic Choices.

I am hoping... for an easy labor and delivery in about a month.

Noticing that... Edith is gradually taking everything out of Baby Frank's room and bringing the items into the living room. Sigh...sometimes I really wonder why I even bother trying to keep the house clean.

From the kitchen... dishes are calling out to be washed.

One of my favorite things... Christmas time.

From my picture journal...



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Last Minute Gifts

Still need a few more gifts...here are some great ideas for edible gift from Simple Mom.

I will definitely be using some of these ideas for future gifts.

Menu Plan Monday

I can't believe it is Christmas week already. Time has been flying. Before I know it, it will be February and Baby Frank will be making his debut. :)

I have a number of cookies at bake and still need to clean the house since we are hosting Christmas dinner so dinners will be simple this week. A few of them I already have in the freezer and the others are simple to prepare.

Here is what we will be eating this week:

Sunday: Spinach and Noodle Casserole with salad
Monday: Black Bean Chili with cheese bread
Tuesday: Pizza with salad
Wednesday: King Ranch Chicken Casserole with some sort of vegetable
Thursday: I still am not sure about this since plans are still up in the air for the day
Christmas Dinner: I will be making Cranberry Roast Pork and Twice Baked Potatoes and my sister-in-law will be bring the vegetables and bread. I will also make apple dumplings for dessert.
Saturday: Baked Ham Sandwiches, potato salad, chips and dip

I hope everyone has a happy and holy Christmas!!

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Snow, Snow, Snow

We are getting a good size snow storm right now. It started around 5pm yesterday and hasn't stopped. We are up to 15 inches of snow so far. They are predicting up to 24 inches for our area.

Here is the snow level when we went to bed, 9 inches.


This is what we woke up to...about 15 inches.


After Edith has taken her nap we will dress her up in some warm clothes and then let her play in the snow. In the meantime, I think I will make some super power muffins and start the hot chocolate.