The Slice

I used to do a weekly journal called The Simple Woman's Daybook. I really enjoyed it so I thought I'd go back to it. Turns out the link to the blog (The Simple Woman) is now a private blog. So I'm going out on my own. I'll call mine The Slice Of Life. Feel free to use the idea and the questions on your blog....just make a link back to me...or mention where you got the list. Hey Thanks!


Outside My Window - It's been very foggy. Cold and rainy too. I really miss the view of my beloved island when the fog obstructs it.

I Am Thinking - About Valentine's Day. My favorite! I'm going to get out my decorations today. Red hearts, glitter, sparkles, Victorian cards. Love! XO!

I Am Thankful - For my new computer. Oh the simplicity of bill pay, and blogging, and photo uploading, and surfing....

From The Kitchen - I'm debating leftover tuna casserole from yesterday or making a pot of split pea soup.

I Am Wearing - Jeans, white shirt, black sweater, grey socks and black slippers. Plus....fixed hair and makeup! This should come with a photo to prove to Cam that I do indeed wear something other than flannel pj pants. :)

I Am Creating - I'm about to begin working on my craft/sewing area in the basement. I am going to prime and paint the walls and then put up shelving. I have plans....big plans. Right now the creating part is all in my head....swirling ideas and plans.

I Am Going - To Book Club tonight. Yippee! We read Breakfast With Buddha. The book was very good. I love what the book taught me about fasting and silence. Plus, I'm excited to see all my Book Club gals. We didn't meet in December so it will be fun to catch up with everyone.

I Am Reading - Bossypants by Tina Fey. Hilarious! I had to try and stifle my laughs last night in bed while reading....Cam was sleeping.

I Am Hoping - That the beginnings of this cold I have GO AWAY!

I Am Hearing - The sound of my iPhone as Mr. P plays scrabble. He is home sick with a cold....me too. We are playing pass and play Scrabble while I write here.

I Am Laughing At - On Sunday Sis did a cartwheel in church wearing her pink cowboy boots that light up.

Around The House - It's quiet. Everyone else is at school. There is dishes to be done and laundry to fold. But, for now I'll sit here and play with Mr. P and write.

One Of My Favorite Things - Magazines. Love them. I subscribe to Real Simple, Sunset, Self and Better Homes and Gardens. I finally gave up Martha Stewart Living. Not sure how I feel about that yet.

I Never Thought This Would Come Out Of My Mouth - Why are there chopsticks in the bathtub?

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week - Basketball for Mr. P on Saturday. So fun! I LOVE watching basketball. It's indoor! It's fast paced and so fun.

A Picture Thought I'm Sharing - This just makes me smile. Picture by Sis.

Works For Me

I will be regularly sharing something that Works For Me. I love to organize and I thought I'd share with all of you ways that I keep our lives/house/car/schedules/accessories/junk in order...or at least try to.

When school started back up I began using this little white board to detail the afternoon. It really helps me have things ready when the boys get off the bus. They come home hungry (are kids ever not hungry?) and need a snack while doing homework. And...It helps me to have a dinner plan. Ever have one of those nights when it's time to eat and everything is still frozen. Uh-huh.

It is great for the kids too. Mr.P and Busy Guy come in and look at the board. I change it up a bit each day....different colors, new greetings, I might tell them to hug a sibling instead or do both. It has really eliminated everyone wanting a different snack. I rarely have to use my stand-by phrase of, "I'm not wearing a name tag that says Flo and this is NOT a restaurant!". :)

Also, the standard, "what's for dinner" question is already answered. Now when they ask I just point to the board.

Works for me!

What tips do you have for keeping the after school time organized?