Happy Homemaker Monday~ August 3, 2020

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Hello dear friends! I'm so sorry I missed last week. Things were down right crazy around here. We've been working hard on the living room and hallway. Painting is done. Trim is almost done. We have 2 pieces of our living room furniture back from the gentleman that is recovering. It turned out amazing. I've chalk painted the old entertainment center and I LOVE it. 

In between all of that, Therese hurt her arm. She's had x-rays and has seen an orthopedic. We are now waiting for an MRI appointment to see if she broke her elbow or if she just badly sprained it. We should get an appointment in the next week and half. Things are a little backed up since the whole Covid thing.

It always seems like when it rains, it pours!

Well enough about our crazy week, let's get started with Happy Homemaker Monday. Be sure to stop in and say hello to our beautiful hostess, Sandra, over at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom.

❀❀~The Weather~❀❀

We have RAIN!!!!! I forgot what it looked like. The temps are cooler too, but with the humidity it doesn't feel all that cool. At least we have rain though. 

Monday~ Thunderstorms, 79*
Tuesday~ Rain, 77*
Wednesday~ Mostly Sunny, 81*
Thursday~ Thunderstorms, 78*
Friday~Thunderstorms,  79*

Saturday~ Thunderstorms, 83*

Sunday~ Partly Cloudy, 84*

❀❀~How I'm feeling this morning~❀❀

I'm feeling pretty good. My left arm is still a little sore. I'm making sure I keep stretching the muscles, but not overdoing it. I still have no clue what I did. I swear I slept on it wrong, but that can't be what caused all this pain and lack of movement. Who knows? Getting older is not always fun. Who would think that sleeping wrong could put you in pain for a few weeks! It's absolutely bizarre.

❀❀~What I'm doing right now~❀❀

I'm writing up this post, while drinking my morning coffee. I'm actually on cup number 2, but whose counting. I'm waiting for the kids to get up. Michael has his cousin sleep over last night, so I'm waiting for them to wake up before I start breakfast. They both want my gluten free pancakes. Mr. Fluffy Pants is sitting on the table with me watching the birds, rabbits, and deer stroll about. It's currently not raining, so I think all the woodland creatures are out and about.

❀❀~ What's on my mind~❀❀

All the stuff I need to finish this week. 

How to help my business to grow

I'm a little disappointed. Out of 12 chicken eggs, only 2 eggs ever hatched. Our sweet little Buttercup got sick and didn't make it. We tried to keep her warm and hydrated, but it just didn't work. I buried her in our rose garden. 

Minnie Roo, yup he's a boy, is doing fantastic. He runs all over the place. I have no new pictures of him, because he's too fast. He's quite the handful for his mama.

❀❀~What they kids are up to~❀❀

Today they both are hanging out with friends. They've been helping with the remolding. Well, Michael has. Poor Therese has her arm in a sling, so she's not able to help out much. She's been watching Grey's Anatomy.

❀❀~What's for breakfast~❀❀

I had two cups of coffee so far, but will be making pancakes later.

❀❀~My current reading pile~❀❀

I haven't had much time for reading lately, but I did start The Vanishing by by Jayne Ann Krentz.

                                                    

I'm halfway through the book. I know I need to finish it soon, because it's due back to the library soon. Sometimes those due dates can be rather pesky. 

❀❀~Music I'm listening to~❀❀

Just the playlists on Amazon Prime. I did listen to the new Taylor Swift album. It's a little different from her last few albums.

❀❀~What I'm working on~❀❀

I really need to finish up the lesson plans for next year. I just have not been motivated or had the time to finish them the last few weeks. Thankfully, the kids don't start back until after Labor Day, so I have a a month to get them done. I mailed out our letter to the county to inform them of our homeschooling. 

I'm  pricing more books, taking pictures, and listing them on my book page to sell. Our shelves are still full, but I see a few empty spots!

❀❀~What new for me~❀❀

I started a new job! I recently signed up to be a Younique presenter. Younigue is an amazing company that sells high, quality skin care, make-up, and tools. What I love about the company is that whenever someone makes a purchase, 10% of the profits from the sale goes to support survivors of child sexual abuse.

I'll be honest, at first, I had no idea the company supported such a wonderful cause. I just wanted to try out some of their amazing products. I bought the beauty box (presenter box) for $99. It came with over $400 worth of products. I figured it was a great deal. After using the a few of the products, I started looking into the company and loved what I saw! I even created a Facebook page for my new adventure, Monique's Beauty Corner. 

One of the reasons, I decided to start this business is the kids no longer require all my time. Now that they are getting ready to head out to college and explore their own goals, I figured I could start getting back to some of the things I enjoyed. I love fashion and make-up, so why not try to make a little money along the way. Who doesn't need a little extra money?

❀❀~Looking around the house~❀❀

Things are crazy around here. Nothing is where it should be. It;s dusty from the sanding of the floors. I've vacuumed but it still settles down after I'm done. I know it will take a few weeks to get everything back to how it was, I can't wait for it all to be done!

I have piles of books in the front room. I'm pricing them, listing them, and finding them new homes. It's time to share some of these great books with some other little kids. I've realized I can't keep everything.

❀❀~This weeks to do list~❀❀

The list seems the same week after week....

Laundry- the never ending story

Finish nailing down the trim

Replace the furniture 

Unpack the boxes- replace all the pictures and knick-knacks around the living room

Exercise

List some more books to sell

Find hostess for my Younigue business

❀~What's for dinner this week~❀❀

All this house remolding has been so scattered. I have no dinner plans made. I haven't for the past few weeks and it's been a nightmare. I currently can't find my planner, so I have no where to write down what I want to make. I guess I could just put a list on the fridge. 

Monday~ Portuguese chicken and rice
Tuesday~ Chicken Enchiladas with Spanish rice
Wednesday~ Chicken apple sausage with roasted potatoes, and broccoli
Thursday~ Pork chops, apples, and beans 
Friday~ Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and salad
Saturday~??
Sunday~ Roasted chicken, potatoes, peas

❀❀~ From the camera~❀❀

Well, hello there rain.

It's been a while since you came for a visit.

❀❀~What I'm praying for~❀❀

Therese and her arm. I'm praying it isn't too severe. I'm praying she won't need surgery. 

My family and friends

Our Nation and leaders during these strange, trying times

I'm praying for guidance on my decision on whether I will continue to teach first grade religious education class. Things have changed drastically and I'm not quite sure I'm up to it.

❀❀~Inspirational thought for the week~❀❀

Wishing y'all a wonderful week. 

Stay happy, healthy, and safe!

Till Next Time,

Monique

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