Happy Homemaker Monday~ October 17, 2022

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Good morning or should I say good night. It's Tuesday night and I'm a little behind in the Happy Homemaker Monday post, but that's life.  

Yesterday was hectic! Therese woke up with an earache, in fact, it woke her up in the middle of the night from the pain. So I tried calling the pediatrician's office but there was no answer, so we headed to Urgent care. Of course, it was packed. They start scheduling appointments at midnight. We had about a 2-hour wait. They say here, diagnosed an ear infection, and prescribed an antibiotic. We then had to wait 30 minutes for her prescription to be filled. We tried to get lunch, but the sandwich shop we wanted to go to wasn't opening because of no staff. So many places are short-staffed here. Stores don't open or close early. It's crazy!

We got home around 1:30 and then did some laundry and then picked up a little around the house. My plans got changed but that's part of being a stay-at-home mom.

Let's get on with Happy Homemaker Monday with our beautiful hostess Sandra from Diary of a Stay at Home Mom. Be sure to stop in and say hey there.

The Weather~

Cooler temps are coming. It's rather chilly in the morning and at night when I have to deal with the chickens. We're having a few nights that are getting down into the 30s. We have our first frost warning tonight. 

The weekend looks nice though.

Monday~ I think it got to 60* yesterday.

Tuesday~ Partly Cloudy, 51*

Wedenesday~ Partly Cloudy, 51*

Thursday~ Sunny, 58*

Friday~ Mostly Sunny, 64*

Saturday~ Sunny, 69*

Sunday~ Partly Cloudy, 68*

As I Look Out My Window~ 

Well, it's dark here now, so I can't see a thing. Early, the wind was blowing gently through the trees. The leaves are stunning this year. We have lots of gold and red hues this year. 

Right Now I Am ~

Typing up this post. I just sent out my email for Sunday school. Each week I send out an email letting the parents know what we worked on during class and anything that might be of importance for the upcoming weeks. For example, our All Saint's Day party. 

Thinking and Pondering~

I'm running through my head all the things I want to get done this week.  This week seems to have a lot to get done. I'm hoping I can get it all done. If not, I guess there is always next week. 

How am I Feeling~

Pretty good. My shoulder is still bothering me a little. I'm a side sleeper so that's not helping it all. Allergies are pretty good. The only issue I have right now is itchy eyes. I'm using drops for that though.

What's for Breakfast~

I had a gluten-free English muffin with butter and coffee. 

Looking Around the House~

The floors need to be vacuumed again. I just did it on Friday, but the dog is shedding like crazy. Overall the house still looks good. I do have a few things I need to put away and get organized again. 

On the To-Do List This Week~ 

Clean the bathrooms

Clean the living room

Wipe down the kitchen cabinets and appliances

Clean the fridge (someone spilled something and didn't clean it up)

Orgainzie sewing/craft room

Sand the dining room chairs

Finish paiting the leaves for the dining room table 

Peel, cut, and freeze apples

Make Oatmeal raisin cookies (Michael's request)

Make our St. Joan of Arc poster for class

Paint the chicken coop

Plant my mums

On My Reading Pile~

First Frost 

One Thousand Gifts Devotional by Ann Voskamp

Never Meant to Meet You

The Dressmakers of Auschwitz 

Meetings with Mary- Visions of the Blessed Mother

Do Something Beautiful for God

and I'm still reading Opening Your Heart for my Women's Bible study group. You can find more about the various bible studies that they offer on their website, Walking with Purpose. 

I finally finished Sold on Monday by Kristina McMorris. I really enjoyed the book. It wasn't a happy go- lucky book. It made you think. It made me think of all the hard times my grandparents faced and went through during their childhood. They truly were a great generation. 

On TV this week~

Netflix~

The Good Witch

The Watcher

I finished Virgin River. Now I have to wait for the next season

Hulu~

Criminal Minds Season 14

On the Menu this Week~

Monday~ Leftovers

Tuesday~ Stuffed Peppers 

Wednesday~??

Thursday~??

Friday~??

Saturday~??

Sunday~??

I still have not sat down and planned out our meals. I really need to. I hate not having a plan. It makes it a little crazy at dinnertime. I'm always trying to figure something out at the last minute. 

If I Have a Few Minutes to Myself, I Will~

Start working on a new skirt for church. I recently went to JoAnns and found 4 fabrics that I loved. I needed some new skirts for church, so I was excited to find some new fabrics for fall. 

One of  My Simple Pleasures~

Sitting quietly, sipping some English breakfast tea, listening to hymns, and reading the bible. I've come to enjoy and appreciate the quiet time I spend with God. 

From the Camera~

Inspirational Quote/Bible Verse/Faith~

Praying For~

Therese and her ear infection

My kids and their school

Family and Friends

My little first graders

My great aunt

Our country and leaders

A young woman struggling with life

A pregnant friend

The ladies from my Bible study group

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Till Next Time,

Monique