Daybook

Outside my window... the rain has finally stopped but now the wind has arrived.  I am secretly wishing for snow, I would love if that storm would pass over here.
I am thinking...about all of the details I need to get worked out before January 4th.
I am thankful for...a renewed friendship, that my Christmas shopping is finished (except for one gift) and that my Christmas cards are in the mail.
I am listening to...the boys playing nicely, which hasn't been the norm lately.  Diana Krall Christmas Songs, I was able to download this for $2.99, can't beat that!
I am reading...Bringing up Geeks,   I can't wait to get through this book, I think it will be very helpful.
I am hoping... to get to confession this week and to get my school plans organized by the 4th.
I am pondering...the need to really prepare my heart for this Christmas, to fully immerse myself in the Advent season.
From the kitchen...more cookies and Christmas treats to make.  I am going to do this despite my husband telling me he is gaining weight! This will not stop me though, we can only do this once a year!
Around the house...we have gotten away from our chore chart, but I definitely need to make sure the boys do them on Saturday.
One of my favorite things...Oliver when he is happy, and boys playing peacefully.
Picture thoughts.... Christmas card outtakes.