February Daybook

Amanda posted a daybook entry last week which inspired mine today. 

Outside my window...I see my hens scratching and pecking in their run. 

I am thinking...that I'd like more of this dreary, cool weather before spring officially arrives. 

I am thankful...for the sweet and joyful moments that made up the weekend.

In the kitchen...there is chocolate chip oatmeal cookie dough defrosting...

I am wearing...a brown and black plaid flannel shirt, jeans, and rag wool socks. 

I am creating...two new baby care packages for my brother and my sister in law and a very good friend - both are welcoming new little ones very soon. 

I am going...to our first homestudy visit for adoption number 2 soon.

I am wondering...about too many unknowns. 

I am reading...The Feast Nearby.

I am hoping...for a night of snuggling with Byron on the couch underneath a warm, wool blanket. 

I am looking forward to...exciting new opportunities in the upcoming year. 

I am learning...how to squeeze long, walks into our daily routine.

Around the house...the daffodils I splurged on over the weekend are causing me to smile and feel very ridiculously happy. 

I am pondering...thoughts of a homeschool hybrid schoolhouse. 

One of my favorite things...two thrifted milk glass flower vases that Byron gifted to me. Yes, they are holding the daffodils. 

A few plans for the rest of the week: make Valentines with Beatrix, and plant a set of onions into the garden. 

A peek into my day...

Comments

[sarah]

i love your life.

[amanda {the habit of being}]

sounds so wonderful.

[mamaUK]

Beautiful!
Two things : what does home study visit for adoption mean?
Also a homeschool hybrid schoolhouse sounds amazing!!!!!!!'

[Nichole]

A homestudy is a report that a social worker conducts on families prior to adopting. We meet with the social worker several times. She interviews us and visits our home. The social worker learns about every aspect of one's current life and past to determine whether or not a person (or a couple) is a safe and sound candidate for parenting via adoption.

[Nichole]

Hugs. And your new house is one my route to school. I think it is super cute.

[mamaUK]

Thank you for explaining Nichole! Good luck with your homestudy visit. Wishing you so much luck and best wishes for adoption no 2!

[Evergreen]

I love this post! What a beautiful insight into your life today. :-)

[Nichole]

Aw, thanks.

[Nichole]

Thank you Rosaleen!

[sarah]

thanks, nichole, for your kind words about our little piece of austin. we're proud of it! tell us more about this homeschool hybrid schoolhouse combo. show me the way! that's sounding better & better as an option lately :).

[Nichole]

we need to get together don't we??? so much to talk about. hope you and stacy are enjoying this wintery weather today.