Today

In my mug: Chocolate Hazelnut Hot Cocoa

In my spoon: Cream of Wheat sprinkled with brown sugar

In my ears: The sound of rain pinging and clicking on the patio roof.

In the freezer: Ziplock bag full of last week's homemade spaghetti/pasta sauce. Made enough for four meals. So far, we've had two.

On my nightstand: 1. "Winston's War" by Max Hastings (the historical biography not the work of fiction) 2. Alarm Clock/Radio set to 7:00am. Apparently sometime during the weekend, Josh thought it would be funny to change the station to some seriously obnoxious rap music station. Not fun waking up to that noise this morning. But... effective, definitely effective. 3. A half-full bottle of Vitamin Water Mega-C. 4. Reading glasses (2.0 lens magnification)

Anxious about: Getting everything done to leave for Texas on Friday.

Out my window: An uncovered gas grill. Leaves cluttering the yard from all sides. Wet and soggy now from the rain (sigh).

Over my shoulder: The four hold-out boxes that just keep getting moved around and haven't found a home in our home yet.

In my prayers: Katie's safe arrival and an enjoyable time for the next two weeks in Argentina.

On my bedroom dresser: A magnifying mirror and eyebrow tweezers.

On my mind: Sorting through business ideas trying to land on one that will work.

On my grocery list: Dishwasher soap, dozen eggs, Gruyere cheese and Zip-lock bags.