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Good morning, y'all! Come on in, grab a cup of coffee, and let's chat for a bit. Happy last Monday of March. I can't believe it's Monday already and I definitely can't believe it's the last day of March. I'm not complaining though. I am so ready for warm weather to stay. We've been having a few days of warmer temps, but then it drops back down into the 50's. The constant back and forth is starting to drive this girl crazy!
The weekends fly by again! Why do they do that? We had a relaxing weekend for the most part. We had my sister and her husband over for dinner on Saturday. My amazing hubby worked in the backyard yesterday. He graded and leveled the backyard. He removed a lot of the large rocks so he could spread grass seed. Everything died last year after our summer of no rain. We live on a mountain so it's a little hard to grow grass when your house is sitting on a giant rock!
I went to Mass on Sunday and taught Sunday school afterward. We learned about the Twelve Disciples and more about Lent this week.
Let's get started 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 in My Neck of the Woods~
We keep having up and down temps. I really wish the warm weather would just stay. Yesterday it got up to 84. I'd be happy if the temps would just stay in the 70s! I miss the sun too. We get about 1 day of sun a week, the rest of the days are cloudy!
Monday~ Rain, 78*
Tuesday~ Sunny, 57*
Wedenesday~ Cloudy, 61*
Thursday~ Thunderstorms, 78*
Friday~ Cloudy, 72*
Saturday~ Cloudy, 66*
Sunday~ Cloudy, 65*
As I Look Out My Window~
The sun is starting to come up. I have the front door open, so I can hear the rain hitting the leaves. It's been so dusty here, so the rain is very much a welcome sight. The trees are starting to bud. The Magnolia trees have bloomed and they smell wonderful. I love walking outside when they are in full bloom. Their fragrance fills the air.
Thinking and Pondering~
I keep thinking back to the days when the kids were little. I remember sitting outside and watching them run around and play. Going for walks, playing in the backyard. and swinging on the swings were my favorite pastimes when they were little. Their squeals and laughter would fill the air. It's so quiet here now. No one warns you how quiet the house will become once your kids are grown. I remember days when I was begging for some peace and quiet and now I'd love to have the sounds of the playing fill my house. It's sad and lonely at times, but I love seeing who they have become. I thank God every day for the blessings I have received.
I plan on making a few skirt for summer. I have the patterns and fabric. I just need to sit down and cut them out.
Right Now I Am ~
I am typing this post up. I'm sitting on the couch with Maddie curled up on the floor below my feet. Ruby is sleeping on the loveseat. All the animals have been fed and their bellies are full. They are happy and content for the moment. My four baby chicks have finally stopped chirping and have settled down for their morning nap.
Meet Buttercup, Primrose, Bluebell, and Poppy
How am I Feeling~
Not too bad. I had my physical 2 weeks ago. Everything came back normal, except my cholesterol. It's a little high. My doctor wants me to try to lower it with diet and exercise which I am fine with. Since finding this out, I've been reading up on high cholesterol and learned that is common for a woman's cholesterol to raise 15%-25% during Perimenopause. I've also learned that women who have higher cholesterol levels tend to live longer than women whose levels are low. I'm not too concerned about it. I have added more fruits and veggies to my diet. I've got out the processed gluten-free foods (they're crap anyway). I have started to exercise every day more so I want to get in better shape.
What's on My Nightstand~
What's for Breakfast~
A chocolate and peanut butter protein shake with almond milk. I've already had my cup of coffee with collagen and almond milk.
Looking Around the House~
I need to pick up a little bit, but for the most part, it's clean since we had my sister and her husband over for dinner on Saturday.
On My To-Do List This Week~
Clean the master bedroom
Clean the bathrooms
Clean chicken coop
Happening This Week~
Come Walk With Me at church
Maddie's vet appointment
On My Reading Pile~
Stealing Home by Sherryl Woods
The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach by Pam Jenoff
Dark Falls by Lori Ryan
Iceman by Zoe Dawson
Hour is Come by Victoria Tait
Faith Based Reads
Discovering Our Diginity by Lisa Brenninkmeyer
Health
On TV this week~
Netflix
The Resident
Call the Midwives
The Night Agent
I finished Designated Survivor. I enjoyed the first few seasons but hated the last one. I get so tired of when TV shows have to push an agenda with every episode. I watch TV to relax and escape from our crazy world. I don't need agendas and politics crammed down my throat. It drives me crazy.
YouTube
Exercise Videos
Crochet Videos
Quilting Videos
Something fun to share (a blog, video, or tip)
On the Menu this Week~
Monday~ Leftovers
Tuesday~ Tacos
Wednesday~ ??
Thursday~ ??
Friday~ Lenten Supper & Stations
Saturday~ ??
I need to sit down and plan the next few weeks. I've been a little lazy with that recently.
What I am Sewing, Quilting, and Creating~
My Simple Pleasures~
Sitting outside in the sun and reading a good book. I love the feel of sunshine on my skin. I swear I'm a cat at time.
Lesson Learned This Week~
Appreciate the little things. Life passes by so quickly and we often lose sight of what really matters. Its' like the old saying goes, you have to stopand smell the roses sometimes.
I think our grandparents had it right take life one day at a time and enjoy them.
From the Camera~
Praying For~
My dad and his health
My Aunt Betty~ she finished her round of chemo
My health
Our country
My kids
Friends and family
We really enjoyed the first two seasons of Designated Survivor. The third one felt rushed and badly written somehow, I don't know if we even finished it. We're currently rewatching 24 with Kiefer Sutherland in and enjoying it.
ReplyDeleteI too love the sound of waves. My dream is to one day live near the sea.