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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (well almost). I hope y'all had a wonderful Christmas. We spent the holidays here. I cooked Christmas dinner, so we had my siblings and their families over. My mom and dad were able to make it. Thankfully, my father's health had improved and he was able to travel. I feel blessed that he was able to be here for Christmas. We had all the traditional holiday foods. I did make a gluten-free gingerbread cake with a butterscotch sauce. It was delicious.
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 hi.
The Weather~
The weather is warmer than normal for this time of year. We had some nice days in the 50s. The only drawback, it's been cloudy and rainy. We do have some cooler temps coming in later this week.
Monday~ Partly Sunny, 56*
Tuesday~ Rain, 52*
Wedenesday~ Partly Sunny, 44*
Thursday~ Partly Sunny, 38*
Friday~ Partly Sunny, 38*
Saturday~ Partly Sunny, 30*
Sunday~ Partly Sunny, 31*
As I Look Out My Window~
It's overcast outside. The sky is gray and it looks rather dreary. I would love to have a day with full sun. I miss the sun. The ground is a little muddy after all the rain. The chicken pen is a mess. The dogs have been tracking in mud when they go out. I have a path of paw prints that need to be mopped up daily.
Right Now I Am ~
I'm typing up this post. I've already walked on the treadmill. I started my New Year's resolution of getting back into my new healthy self a little early. I was doing really well until our trip out west back in September. I just never got back into it since then.
Thinking and Pondering~
I'm getting ready for the new year and all the things I want to accomplish. I definitely want to get back to getting healthy and changing my life. Turning 50 has been no joke. I want to focus on losing weight, feeling better, and growing a stronger relationship with God.
How am I Feeling~
Pretty good right now. Before Christmas, I caught a cold somewhere. I felt like crap for the 2 weeks before Christmas. Thankfully, I started to feel better 2 days before the holiday. It made for a few crazy days. The mad dash to get everything ready was real. I didn't even have Therese to help out since she started her new job.
What's for Breakfast~
A cup of tea and a protein shake.
Looking Around the House~
I need to vacuum. That's a daily occurrence here. I need to catch back up on laundry. The house is still decorated for Christmas. We'll keep it festive until February. I love how the house looks and feels at Christmas time.
On the To-Do List This Week~
Today, I'm heading out to lunch with my sister for her birthday. She'll be out of town for her actual birthday so we're getting together beforehand.
Laundry
Clean the bathroom
Clean the fridge
Organize the pantry
On My Reading Pile~
I'm currently reading The Mirror by Nora Roberts, it's book 2 of The Lost Bride trilogy.
I'm also reading...
A Secret at the Cottage by the Loch by Kennedy Kerr
I'm currently halfway through my Bible study book, Discovering Our Dignity.
On TV this week~
I finished Lost while I was sick before Christmas.
Call the Midwives
The Resident
On the Menu this Week~
Monday~
Tuesday~ New Year's Eve
Wednesday~
Thursday~
Friday~
Saturday~
I have no plans yet. We've been eating leftovers the past few days. I need to sit down and work on the menu for the next few weeks.
If I Have a Few Minutes to Myself, I Will~
I need to alter a few skirts for Therese and she has a top that needs to be stitched.
One of My Simple Pleasures~
I love spending time with my kids. Even though they are older I enjoy the chats we have, the laughs that happen, and the bond we have.
From the Camera~
Inspirational Quote/Bible Verse/Faith~
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