End-of-December Daybook

Outside my window. . . the sun is shining on green grass and bare-naked trees

I am thinking. . . about new year resolutions and fresh notebooks to open

I am thankful for. . . sleeping children

From the schoolroom. . . the schoolroom bell is idle this week

From the kitchen. . . (Lunch) take-out Chinese food

(Supper) a recipe my husband just forwarded me from work and one they say is as excellent as Taco Soup:

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WHITE BEAN AND CHICKEN CHILI

6 CHICKEN BRESTS

1 CUP CHOPPED ONIONS

CLOVE CRUSHED GARLIC

¼ CUP BUTTER

2 CUPS WATER

1 CAN CHICKEN BROTH

3 CANS GREAT NORTHERN BEANS

2 CANS PINTO BEANS

1 CAN ROTEL TOMATOES

1 CAN GREEN

CHILES

1 TABLESPOON CILANTRO

1 TABLESPOON BASIL

1 TEASPOON CRUSHED RED PEPPERS

SAUTE ONIONS, GARLIC, AND BUTTER. ADD CHICKEN. ADD TO REST. COOK FOR 1 HOUR.

SERVE WITH A SPOON OF SOUR CREAM AND TOP WITH CHEESE.

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I am wearing. . . jeans, green long-sleeved top, sneakers

I am creating. . . just this Daybook entry, nothing extravagant but a piece of me and my cottage I love to share 

I am going. . . are you kidding?! I'm very glad to be home today

I am reading. . . Knit Together: Discover God's Pattern for Your Life by Debbie Mcomber

I am hoping. . . Annie will wake up refreshed and rested after her dental ordeal this morning

I am hearing. . .peaceful quiet

I am loving...my Daybook entries (they make Monday mornings a little more approachable)

Around the house. . .most of my children are away (two at work, one at the cousin's for the week), one is asleep after a sedated trip to the dentist, and one is bored. It's quiet!

One of my favorite things. . . Motrin and Tylenol pain reliever

A few plans for the rest of the week. . . New Year's Eve party at Annie's godfather's, seeing and exchanging presents with out-of-town cousins, and hanging on to the last remnants of our unplanned holidays

I am praying for...soldiers protecting our home and our freedom

Here is picture thought I am sharing...as much as I hate (and I truly despise) doctor visits and dental appointments, I really do love the homecoming wrapped in blankets and pillows, when I know that "God's in His Heaven, All's Right with the World"

Comments

[mrs darling]

Oh the sweet little thing. Theres nothing like a child that is not feeling well to bring out all the mother instincts in us, is there?

I got away from the daybook thing but I think I need to pic it up again. I loved doing it the couple of times that I did!

[vicki]

The chili recipe looks fabulous! Can't wait to try it. Hope Annie feels better.

[Cay]

She's feeling much better.
Thank you, Vicki.
Enjoy the soup.