Good Morning! I guess I should say good afternoon since it's already 3 o'clock here. I hope you all had a peaceful weekend. We spent the weekend at home working around the house. Yard work, cleaning up the garage, raking leaves, etc. I hope you are all enjoying this time to recharge and relax just a little.
So let's get on with Happy Homemaker Monday! I'm thrilled to be joining Sandra in her weekly series, Happy Homemaker Monday.
❀❀~The Weather~❀❀
Last week, we had a lot of rainy days. We were supposed to get rain on Sunday too, but thankfully the rain held off. Our temps have warmed up some so it was nice to get outside and enjoy the warm sunshine. This week looks like it will be a little cooler here again. I'm just ready for warm temps to stay. I can't wait to plant some colorful flowers around the house.
Monday~ Partly Cloudy 72*
Tuesday~ Cloudy 52*
Wednesday~ Mostly Cloudy 55*
Thursday~ Mostly Sunny 56*
Friday~ Sunny 61*
Saturday~ Partly Cloudy 64*
Sunday~ Showers 68*
❀❀~How I'm feeling this morning~❀❀
I woke up with a headache and it seems to be hanging around. Migraines are the worst. Overall, I'm enjoying the time at home. It's nice to not have to run out and about everyday. I do feel bad that the kids are missing time with their friends, church activities, and their sport practices.
❀❀~ What's on my mind~❀❀
I'm trying to figure out how to keep the kids content and eager to do lessons, especially since the schools here have shut down for the remainder of the year. The public kid's assignments are not being graded and they won't have any end of the year testing. Since we homeschool, we still have to meet our regular guidelines. I'm not upset with that since it does help keep the kids busy. I just hope I can find ways to keep them motivated. I may have to change up our lessons a little.
I hope our country pulls out of this troubling times soon. I pray that we can slowly get back to our regularly scheduled program once May/June hits.
I'm praying we stay safe and healthy. They're predicting our numbers won't peak here for another 2 weeks. It's a scary though to think what may or may not be coming. Our state issued a stay-at-home order until June 10th.. We can only head out for doctors appointments, groceries, or other important matters.
❀❀~What they kids are up to~❀❀
They are working on the subjects we have been doing at home. They now have religion. math, and history to finish up. For co-op, they have a few more classes of Biology to complete.
Since Monday was a co-op day, they had no classes today. I'm sure they enjoyed the day off. They have classes this week and then are off for a week for Easter. We always try to make Holy Week important. I'm trying to figure out how to do that since all Masses have been canceled. We haven't missed an Easter Mass since Michael shared his pink eye with me 7 years ago. That was not a fun Easter.
I will say being on lock down has been a good and bad thing for the kids. At times they are driving each other crazy (lots of bickering), but then I see them playing board games, playing basketball outside, coloring the sidewalk with chalk (I didn't even no we had any left). It seems like it has brought them a little closer at times.
❀❀~What's for breakfast~❀❀
Coffee and two eggs scrambled. I really need to get back to eating better and exercising. I'm afraid if I don't I'm going to come out of this quarantine 20 pound heavier instead of 20 pound slighter
❀❀~My current reading pile~❀❀
I have three books I''m currently reading through.
Uninvited by Lysa TerKeurst
The Silent Ones by K.L. Slater
The Body in the Wake by Katherine Hall Page
The kids are still reading Robin Hood for history class. They said that they are having a hard time finishing it. Neither of them are enjoying it.
❀❀~TV shows/movies I'm watching~❀❀
Nothing. I currently have nothing on my watch list. The kids are excited that Disney has put Phineas and Ferb back on. They loved that cartoon when they were younger and are excited to watch the reruns.
❀❀~Music I'm listening to~❀❀
I'm still listening to my grandaddy's 1940's CDs. I love listening to them and thinking about him.
I'm also listening to Kenny Chesney. His music just brings summer and the beach to life for me. It makes me want to lounging in a chair sitting on a beach watching the waves roll in.
An Easter Wreath and a Sunflower wreath for the doors.
I need to finish a few Christmas tree skirts. I'm also hoping to finally sit down and work on the quilt I started for our bed a year ago. Time flies by too quickly. It's nice to have some time now.
❀❀~Looking around the house~❀❀
I still have a lot of things to do!
Deep Spring Cleaning...clean everything thoroughly...I have half the house down. I had to re-mop the floors when the do came in with muddy paws after all the rain.
Laundry...I'm washing all the curtains and bedding since I can hang them outside to dry on the line.
A bath for the dog
Clean and organize the basement
Clean the school/craft/sewing room
❀❀~This weeks to do list~❀❀
Laundry
Change the sheets
Clean the kitchen & living room
Vacuum and mop the floors again...the pets are all shedding and the dog keeps tracking in mud from all the rain. I have doggie footprints down my hallway
Write up 2 reviews for the Homeschool Review Crew
Clean the chicken coop
Eagerly await the arrival of baby chicks
❀❀~What's for dinner this week~❀❀
Monday~Turkey meatballs, spaghetti, & salad
Tuesday~ Leftovers
Wednesday~ Sesame Chicken, Broccoli, Rice (had this on the schedule last week, but never made it)
Thursday~ Honey Mustard Chicken, potatoes, & green beans
Friday~ Potato Soup
Saturday~ Leftovers
Sunday~ Roasted Chicken , scalloped potatoes, veggies
❀❀~ From the camera~❀❀
❀❀~What I'm praying for~❀❀
Our country and our leaders
All the people affected by this virus. The first responders, the nurses, and the doctors taking care of all the patients.
My husband and all his staff. Praying they all stay healthy and safe.
My family
❀❀~Inspirational thought for the week~❀❀
Wishing you all a wonderful week.
Stay healthy and happy!
Till Next Time,
Monique
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I'm almost halfway done with spring-cleaning too. I agree it must brings families together.. if you're stuc in the same house! Love your menu.. would like to see pictures of your tree skirts.. I'd like to make one. Have a great week and stay safe
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