The Drommer Nest: {Weekly} Day Book

Outside my window...

Fall has begun! The leaves are changing colors and the ground has a nice colorful blanket over it. There is still more green than orange, but I'm okay with that. It feels so good temperature wise. If I could live somewhere that was in the 60s and 70s year round- I'd be a happy camper. In Virginia, fall comes with rain. I really don't think there's anything more peaceful than a rainy morning. It calms me and soothes me. I really want to plant flowers, but the property manager won't let us pull up this awful ivy. She says the owner feels it makes it easier for resale because of no upkeep.

I am thinking...

that I really need to become more disciplined and less lazy.

I've started with a new routine that I'm trying really hard to follow. Every day (other than the weekend) has something I am to do around the house, a load of laundry and a chore. I'm also working in a daily walk with Griffon and a daily blog post. On top of this- I also have my gym routine. I'm going to be wearing myself out, but each thing will pay off!

I am learning...

how to really study my Bible. I did the Kay Arthur 2 Peter study last semester and the Matthew study this semester. Inductive Bible study has rocked my world! Precepts could benefit everyone, I think!

I am reading...

Beverly Lewis' new book- The Bridesmaid. Amish fiction is the biggest guilty pleasure of mine. Their simplicity and innocence astounds me and makes me fresh and anew. I've said since I was little I was meant to be Amish and that I wish to live in Lancaster!

I can not WAIT for her new book The Guradian to come out!! The skirt on the front of the book is from Old Navy last season. Too bad I returned it!

I am hearing...

ton of birds chattering outside. I love opening my windows and letting in the sweet sounds of nature. Hopefully, one day, we can move onto a few acres and not have to worry about the sounds of cars and the interstate.

I hear the dishwasher running and the laundry washing. Both sweet sounds to my ears. I love the sound of productivity.

I am going...

to deliver cookies tonight. I love taking the time to hand deliver them to my friends- it's nice to see each others faces once in a while. I'm also going to the gym. Oh boy!

Around the house...

I've been trying really hard to make our house a haven. This means a clean home and a happy home. With my routine in place, I'm really praying it becomes easier. If I don't stay on top of it I get so discouraged. And I can't stay on top of it if I'm lazy. See the problem? One thing I've started is having a candlelight dinner- the two of us. Time to spend with each other and no one or nothing else. I'm trying to great my husband with a kiss and a hug at the door each day and really hear him out. My problems can wait.

I am thankful for...

everything! Right now I'm really taking into account how little other people have. I have a husband, a home, food in the kitchen, a car, three animals, clothes and money. What more could I ask for?

In the kitchen...

I'm baking up a storm today! First, a few orders of lactation cookies. Once that is done, I'm blessing my husband with his favorite- snickerdoodles!