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Happy Second Week of Advent! I can't believe that it's already December 9th. I'm still trying to figure out where September, October, and November went. The months seem to be flying by. Oh well, I guess that's how life goes at times. It's been a while since I posted and I apologize for that. Life's been a little crazy with house renovations and a trip to Maryland to see my dad because he was in the hospital. And of course, Thanksgiving fell in all of that too. Busy, Busy, Busy! I hope y'all have been healthy and happy.
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~
Oh my, it's been cold here. We've had quite a few nights in the teens. During the day, it's been very windy making it feel even colder. We're currently in a little warm-up, but the temperatures will be dropping back down soon. Not as cold as last week. I guess old man winter is coming to stay.
Monday~ Rain, 56*
Tuesday~ Cloudy, 56*
Wedenesday~ Rain, 54*
Thursday~ Partly Sunny, 36*
Friday~ Partly Sunny, 36*
Saturday~ Partly Sunny, 40*
Sunday~ Rain, 41*
As I Look Out My Window~
It's cloudy! The morning rain has stopped for now. According to my weather app, it actually has stopped for the day which is better than a day of all rain. The trees are bare. Now that the rain has stopped, the squirrels have begun to scamper about.
Right Now I Am ~
I'm sitting on the couch with my two favorite girls typing this up. We are enjoying the pretty lights of the Christmas tree. The house is quiet since I'm the only one at home.
Thinking and Pondering~
Honestly, I'm trying to figure out how to keep things smooth and happy here at home. Things have been a little stressful here and it's added a lot of stress to everyone in the household. I'm praying that we can find some peace and contentment with what we have and relax a bit. We need to trust in the plans God has for us. I really wish it was easier than it is. Why do we fight it so much? Why do we feel the need to be in control all the time?
"Pray, hope, don't worry." ~ Padre Pio
How am I Feeling~
My gallbladder has been acting up, so that's not fun. I'm still having some stomach issues. Things really haven't gotten back to normal since our trip out west in September. I keep forgetting to take my enzymes and probiotics so that's not helping I'm sure. I also need to get back into walking and exercising again. I have slacked big time since we've been back. I can tell a difference and I've put back on 5 pounds...ugh! I really do feel better when I'm exercising and eating better.
What's for Breakfast~
I had a cup of coffee this morning and a mandarine orange.
Looking Around the House~
I need to vacuum. The dogs are still shedding like crazy, especially Miss Ruby. She also destroyed a toy so there is stuffing everywhere. I need to mop but we're getting more rain on Wednesday, so I'll mop on Friday because I know I'll have muddy pawprints throughout the house.
On the To-Do List This Week~
Work on a few new wreaths
Laundry
Clean the master bathroom
Cleanout the fridge
Vacuum and mop on Friday
Head to the store to get a gift for the little girl I took off the Christmas tree at church
Last-minute Christmas shopping
On My Reading Pile~
I'm finishing up Cold Nights, Warm Hearts by Nora Roberts. When that's done, I have the new Nora Roberts book, The Mirror, to start. It came out last month and is part of The Lost Bride Trilogy. It's book 2.
I'm still working through my book for my women's bible study. We are studying the women of the Bible this year. We are currently reading about Abigail. The book is called Discovering Our Dignity and can be found on the Walking with Purpose website.
I just downloaded a new Kindle book. It was recommended in our Bible study book. From Anger to Intimacy: How Forgiveness Can Transform Your Marriage by Dr. Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham. I haven't started it yet. I downloaded it this morning, so I'll let you know more later.
On TV this week~
Lost
Call the Midwives
Christmas Movies!!!!
On the Menu this Week~
Monday~ Homemade Meatballs and spaghetti, salad, and bread
Tuesday~
Wednesday~
Thursday~
Friday~
Saturday~
Sunday~
I have to figure out the rest of the week. It's a little crazy trying to plan dinners, I have to see who is working, and who will be here. I'm going to sit down later this afternoon to meal plan for the next few weeks.
If I Have a Few Minutes to Myself, I Will~
Work on two new Christmas wreaths
One of My Simple Pleasures~
Curling up next to the woodstove with a cozy blanket, a good book, and a warm cup of tea.
From the Camera~
The girls have matching Christmas bandanas. We got them at LunaPupsCo on Etsy. If you would like to make your pups as cute as our girls. Head on over and pick out a few. Be sure to use MaddieRuby15 to get 15% off your order. They are well-made and so cute.
Inspirational Quote/Bible Verse/Faith~
"Consider it all joy, my brothers, when you encounter various trials, for you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. And let perseverance be perfect, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing."
James 1:2-4
Praying For~
My dad's health
My family and friends
A joyous, happy Advent season and Christmas
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