Hello February! It's hard to believe January is over and February has arrived. Where did the month go? Anyone else feel like it was just Christmas?
Good morning, dear friends! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. We had an eventful one. Saturday was spent cleaning a rental home. It amazes me how dirty some people are. I swear this house had not been cleaned in the past 3 years. Gross! A clean house is one of the best things. I love how a clean house smells. It also gives me a sense of accomplishment.
Sunday was another snowy day here. We had our second snow storm come in. It started Saturday night and continued into Sunday afternoon. I think we got a little over 6 inches. Not too bad. It was a heavy, wet snow. Perfect for building a snowman. I just sang "Do you want to build a snowman in my head"
I don't care for cold weather, but I do love how the snow looks on the tree branches.
Let's get on with Happy Homemaker Monday. Let's join our beautiful host, Sandra over at A Diary of Stay at Home.
This little snowman is perfect for today!
❀❀~The Weather~❀❀
Monday~ Mostly Sunny, 35*
Tuesday~ Partly Cloudy, 49*
Wednesday~ Snow, 32*
Thursday~ Snow, 32*
Friday~ Snow, 32*
Saturday~ Snow, 27*
Sunday~ Snow, 27* ..... with a low of 6*
O.K. this is not going to be my week. We have a chance of snow almost every day this week and the temps are crazy cold. At night, we'll be in single digits. I'm not looking forward to this at all.
Road trip to the Florida Keys would be nice.
❀❀~How I'm feeling this morning~❀❀
I'm feeling pretty good. My shoulder is getting better. I can raise my arm above my head in the front. I still need to work on raising it up from the side. I can't quite get it near my head/ear so I have some work to do still.
My stomach has been bothering me again. I stopped taking the meds the doctor prescribe. I'm hoping it was just that. I've been drinking my protein shake and taking a probiotic hoping things will get straightened out again.
Our new charity warmer.
It's so pretty.
❀❀~What I'm wearing~❀❀
My comfy, winter outfit. Gray joggers from Walmart, a burgundy t-shirt, a black sweater cardigan, pink wool socks, and my Uggs.
❀❀~What I'm doing right now~❀❀
Right now, I'm writing up this post waiting for the washer to be done, so I can put the next load in. I have towels already in the dryer and jeans in the wash. My hubby started on the laundry room remodel. Goodbye dark, dreary basement with indoor/outdoor carpeting. Hello cheerful pretty laundry room. I promise to share before and after picks.
Flowers from my hubby
❀❀~ What's on my mind~❀❀
I'm actually not stressed out at the moment. I am thinking of ways to grow my business. I don't just want to sell people stuff, I want to give people something they want. Something that they'll love and hopefully need. We all have too much stuff. No one really wants to keep filling their lives with junk. Collecting items doesn't make us happy. Often all that clutter just makes more stressed and miserable. There's nothing like a clean, clutter-free, and organized home. It just brings out a peaceful state of mind.
warm and cozy by the fire
This morning, I saw Michael's old rocket car from when he was a toddler. It was a Christmas gift from his grandpa when he was one. It was pulled out, since they are working on the laundry room. It's funny how time flies. When I saw it, I got a flashback of when he first rode it. His little legs didn't even reach the ground. My husband and I had to push him down the hall. We each took one end of the hallway and pushed him back and forth. He laughed and laughed. You know those belly laughs that little babies do.
I stood downstairs and stared at this little rocket...I smiled but tears formed in my eyes. The rocket looks so little now, but back than it looked huge. I was so afraid he'd fall off and hurt himself. I couldn't imagine him ever being big enough to ride it on his own. Now he stands close to 6 feet. He towers over me. I wonder how my baby got so big. Where did the time go? He'll be heading off to college soon and the fears I have are still there. The world is a big place and it's a scary though to send your child out into it. I look back at my fear of him falling off the rocket and it seems so small now compared to the fears I have now. I keep praying to God for the strength to get through this. I know it's the way life goes, but it's still scary as hell.
❀❀~What they kids are up to~❀❀
They went sledding with friends last week. Michael has started ushering at church again. Therese is learning to drive. She also has book club this week.
They have their regular lessons to work on.
Pretty much a normal week around here for them, since Covid hit. I really hope the sports will start back up here again this summer.
My new warmer for the living room...I'm loving it!
Of course, I had to move the pine cone decorations. The cats decided to play with them.
❀❀~What's for breakfast~❀❀
Coffee, gluten free toast with blackberry jam.
I have the teapot on for a cup of tea at the moment.
❀❀~My current reading pile~❀❀
I have a a few books going....
Animal Farm by George Orwell (school books for the kids)
and a daily devotion and prayer book recommended by Sandra
❀❀~What the Kids are Reading~❀❀
They are finishing up the The Copper Sun by Sharon M. Draper for history and will start reading The United States Constitution: A graphic Adaptation by Jonathan Hennessey.
For English they are reading Animal Farm by George Orwell. As they read it, they are working through a study guide from Progeny Press.
❀❀~Music I'm listening to~❀❀
Same as before...The Cranberries, Sarah McLachlan, Taylor Swift's new album folklore, Adele, Carrie Underwood, and my 90's playlist. I guess I'm feeling nostalgic.
❀❀~What I'm working on~❀❀
I need to send out some emails to clients. Book a few parties...just let me know if you'd like to host a party to earn some free products. I'd be more than happy to help!
My craft/sewing/office room is open for business. It's so nice to have it organized. I fixed a few pieces of clothing yesterday that needed sewn back up. I made a seat cushion for my father-in-law's chair.
I need to get my Cricut set up still. I think I'll do that later this afternoon.
I still need to make a new wreath for Valentine's Day. I found the supplies, I just need to do it.
I need to get papers together for taxes.
I also have to look over some review items and start writing the reviews!
Busy week ahead, I think. Hopefully the snow doesn't wipe out the internet.
One of new favorite pieces from the spring collection.
The Mustard Seed Capsule necklace and bracelet.
"And He said to them, “Because of your meager faith; for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.”
Matthew 17:20
❀❀~Looking around the house~❀❀
I need to vacuum today and mop. With all the snow, the mud has reappeared. I just discovered 3 Christmas items, I somehow missed when I took down Christmas. Every year, the kids look for something I missed. It's a yearly occurrence. I need to go through the kid's books again and purge some more. I have a few more boxes to go through. The kitchen cabinets need wiped down and the appliances need polished. Stainless steal appliances are kind of a pain to keep clean. Know any tricks? I'd love to hear them!
❀❀~This weeks to do list~❀❀
Change the sheets
Clean the bathrooms
Take donations to the thrift store
Return books to the library
Pick up glasses from the eye doctor
Plan more posts for my businesses
Grade schoolwork
Mail out the new Spring/Summer Scentsy Catalogs
I am having a give away for a Beautycounter Jellie over on my Instagram page
Head on over and follow the instructions! Good Luck..
❀❀~Funny Quote/Meme for the Week~❀❀
All the time! Anyone else have this particular problem?
❀~What's for dinner this week~❀❀
Monday~ Honey Mustard Chicken, green beans, and roasted potatoes
Tuesday~ Stuffed Peppers with rice
Wednesday~ Bacon wrapped pork chops, baked potato, veggie
Thursday~ Parmesan crusted chicken, mashed potatoes, peas
Friday~ Spaghetti and salad
Saturday~ Chicken Piccata, pasta, and asparagus
Sunday~ Slow cooker pot roast, mashed potatoes, and veggies
❀❀~ From the camera~❀❀
❀❀~What I'm praying for~❀❀
Our nation
Family and Friends
Law enforcement and first responders
Unborn Babies and the ProLife Movement
Those affected with Covid
My elderly great aunts
My little 2nd graders who will be making their First Penance next Sunday (if it doesn't snow again)
❀❀~Inspirational thought for the week~❀❀
Wishing y'all a wonderful week.
Stay happy, healthy, and safe!
Till Next Time,
Monique
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Your meme of the week is very true over here as well. Pretty flowers from your husband. Can't wait to see your laundry room pictures. Hope you have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteStuffed peppers! haven't had those in a long time, will add that to my menu plan for next week
ReplyDeleteFunny quote, it applies here too
Around here we are not back to normal life days... so many places and things still closed.
Have a great week