Life is a Journey – Page 83 – The life and times of Libby Withnall

Today….

Posted on August 8, 2013October 27, 2026 by Libby Withnall

FOR TODAY

Outside my window… it’s rainy, windy and rather cold

I am thinking…of how lucky I am to be able to home and pottering away at various jobs.

I am thankful… for a cup of green tea to warm me up after a walk outside

In the kitchen… I am making a barley and vegetable soup

I am wearing… comfy house clothes – blue pants and a bright orange long-sleeve top

I am creating…a new youtube video – my Winter favourites

I am going… to work on my budget

I am wondering… if I’ll time to make a start on my kitchen declutter today

I am reading… a book about simple living that I downloaded on my kindle

I am hoping… to make a batch of healthy choc chip cookies

I am looking forward to… the weekend and spending time with Kevin

I am learning… to be kind to myself

Around the house… things are pretty tidy and under control but I have Christy home with a cold

I am pondering… getting up and putting some towels/clothes in the dryer

A favorite quote for today… Make time to enjoy the simple things in life.

One of my favorite things… can it be two…my goldies, of course.

A few plans for the rest of the week: to start decluttering the kitchn

A peek into my day… first (pre) Spring baby spotted at the lake

To join in please visit the Simple Womans Daybook

A Day in the life – 1st August, 2013

Posted on August 3, 2013October 27, 2026 by Libby Withnall

I was up around 5.30am, watched some YouTube and drank tea. Kevin & Amy headed off to work & school at 7am. As you can see I was left with a messy kitchen thanks to Amy and a friend had slept over.

Later I went upstairs to wake up Christy. She said she was feeling sick and not going to school.

Downstairs with todays washing.

I then worked on todays list while enjoying a green tea.

Just after 9am I headed out for a walk with the dogs.

Such a gorgeous morning out.

I was wearing long sleeves but it was really a bit warm for that once I started walking.

On the way home I stopped to photograph this tree that I always admire.

Christy was feeling a bit better and requested french toast for breakfast.

I made myself a green mango smoothie.

Yum!!!

Christy decided she was feeling better so I took her up to school. The pups came for the ride.

Then it was time to clean up outside. A few weeks ago we got rid of the BBQ and this is all the stuff that was stored up it.

Ah… much better.

Time for some lunch. One salad for me today, one for me tomorrow, and one for Amy tomorrow.

I then spent a bit of time on the computer editing some vlogs before it was time to go and get Christy from school. Amy has drama tonight so she goes to Kevin’s work after school and they go out for dinner before her class.

Christy was so sweet and had bought me this lovely poster of the pups in the basket at the school book fair.

Later she took Bailey on a walk to meet a friend.

I finally got my desk all tidied up. It really needs a proper reorganise again but I’ll leave this another day.

Todays afternoon snack was mushroom & potato soup.

I found somewhere to put my new poster.

And spent a bit of time with Christy discussing plans for her room reno – which is taking place for her birthday, and in preparation for high school next year.

I got changed into my pjs and set to work on dinner, grilling some quorn fillets (extras for lunch tomorrow),

which I added to some stir fried veggies with bone suckin’ sauce and brown rice. Delicious.

I enjoyed dinner while watching an episode of Secret Eaters. Good motivation.

Finally at 8.30pm I headed up to bed (Christy who had been playing minecraft came up shortly afterwards). I read on my kindle until Kevin & Amy arrived home and shortly afterwards went to sleep.

I also filmed a vlog today if you’re interested.

The Week that Was

Posted on July 30, 2013October 27, 2026 by Libby Withnall

It was the week of not much happening, with me still recovering from the sinus infection, but it was the week I got out for one walk to the lake….

and it was the week of Christy being sick and off school all week. She had an xray….

and two unsuccesful attempts at a blood test :-(….

It was the week of a yummy lunch out with my brave girl….

and it was the week I found Hippo on the couch like this….

It was the week of a shopping outing with Kevin where I loved seeing this sign for Gok at Target….

and it was the week of a few little purchases…

It was the week of a lovely afternoon tea at Nan & Pops…

and it was the week of pink nails…

It was the week of Bailey being strange (as always)….

and it was the week of Rosie being cute…

and it was the week of cuddles on the floor with Bailey…

Foodie Friday

Posted on July 26, 2013October 26, 2026 by Libby Withnall

Ready for some more food photos?Unfortunately, due to my sinus infection, I haven’t been spending a great deal of time in the kitchen and most meals have been quick and easy to prepare. I think I’m almost better so the next Foodie Friday should see more in the way of REAL FOOD!!!!

Breakfast surprisingly involved NO green smoothies. Instead there were LOTS of cheese & pineapple jaffles….