My Daybook for Friday October 18

I just love reading Daybook posts … it’s such a delightful way to get a glimpse into a blogger’s everyday life.  It’s been a good while since I’ve done a Daybook … so here’s my version.

FOR TODAY – October 18, 2013
Outside my window…
the sun has risen … the skies are such a pretty pinkish orange.  There doesn’t appear to be a cloud in the sky.  A delightful day, I hope.
 
I am thinking…
that resting my finger and taking ibuprofen for inflammation might just do the trick.  I noticed yesterday that my finger was feeling almost normal … of course, with it being the index finger on my dominant hand, it gets a lot of use, but at least it looks like there’s hope that this will clear up … I’m praying that it will be soon as I’m anxious to get back to work on my Storm at Sea and my hexagons. 

I am thankful…
for my hubby.  I spent yesterday afternoon getting caught up on recording transactions and reconciling bank accounts … and several were for our trip last month.  That brought back all kinds of wonderful memories and reminded me how blessed I am that DH and I are so compatible when traveling … our trips are doubly enjoyable.
 
In the kitchen…
there are a few dishes air drying … I need to put them away.
 
I am wearing…
a long-sleeved t-shirt, jeans, a fleece hoodie, and socks … and am tempted to go add another layer.  Even with the furnace on and the fireplace going, I’m still cold.    I’m thinking we will have to bite the bullet and set our thermostat a couple of degrees higher than we did last winter. 
 
I am creating…
quilts … I’m always creating quilts!    Although as mentioned above, I’m taking a handwork break in order to give my finger a chance to heal.

I am going…
to work on a Halloween costume for T#2.  She wants to be an archer (inspired by a character in a game for mobile devices).  I found several patterns at JoAnn’s of archer costumes in her size … of course, they were all sold out.  Fortunately I found a pattern in an adult/teen size … since it’s a tunic that she’ll tie with a rope “belt”, I figure that if it’s a little too big, it won’t matter.  If I can get it sewn up over the weekend, that should give us plenty of time to make any alterations. 
 
I am wondering…
if the Cardinals will win this series or if they’re going to disappoint us like they did last year when they were ahead 3 games to 1 in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) … only to lose the next 3 straight to lose the series. 

I am hoping… that T#3 will remember to turn and swim back on his 50-yard event this weekend. 
 
I am looking forward to…
seeing my Ts swim this weekend.  Their team is hosting a 3-day multiple-team tournament this weekend.  Tonight T#1 swims the 200-yard IM (individual medley, where he will swim butterfly, breaststroke, backstroke and freestyle for 50 yards each).  All three will swim several events tomorrow afternoon and again Sunday afternoon.  I just LOVE watching them swim competitively! 
 
Around the house…
windows and doors need to be washed, hardwood floors need to be cleaned.  I’m going to try to take advantage of this quilting break by getting some overdue cleaning done.
 
A favorite quote for today… “People may doubt what you say, but they will believe what you do.” ~ Lewis Cass
 
A few plans for the rest of the week:
sewing T#2’s Halloween costume (see above), watching my Ts swim (see above), fighting the urge to pick up needle and thread (see above).    I also have plans to make a pot of soup and some pumpkin bread.  When it’s cold like this, a little comfort food will hit the spot! 
 
Have a fabulous Friday!