Happy Homemaker Monday~ April 14, 2025

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Good Morning, friends. Happy Monday! 

Saturday was a bust. I wanted to get outside and work in the garden but it was raining again! Thankfully, it looks like the rain will give us a break this week. I spent the day cleaning and doing laundry. 

I hope y'all have a very blessed Holy Week. This is a big week for us Christians. Yesterday, Mass was packed. We received Blessed Palms and did a procession into Mass. After Mass, I taught Sunday school. We learned about Holy Week and Saint Peter. 

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~

The temperatures are warming up a bit, but they still seem low for this time of year. The constant ups and downs are getting annoying. It needs to get warm and stay warm. 

Monday~ Cloudy, 75*

Tuesday~ Partly Sunny, 58*

Wedenesday~ Partly Sunny, 53*

Thursday~ Sunny, 59*

Friday~ Cloudy, 68*

Saturday~ Rain, 80*

Sunday~ Partly Sunny, 66*

I'm just glad we have a few days of the sun coming out. It's been a while since we have seen it and I'm like a cat. I need the sunshine to feel good. 

As I Look Out My Window~

It's gray and dreary out, right now. The sun is supposed to make an appearance later today. Well, see. 

Thinking and Pondering~

All the things I need to get down for Easter dinner. I'm cooking and we'll have my parents and my sister's family over. I think it'll be about 14 people. Even though I have a lot to do this week, I want to find time to sit and read the bible this week and really reflect on Holy Week. 

Right Now I Am ~

I am typing this post, enjoying my cup of coffee while I sit at the dining room table. I love looking at the tree in the front yard when it's in full bloom.

How am I Feeling~

I had a migraine yesterday. It has dulled some. I think it's weather-related. My stomach was bothering me a few days ago. I got a half-sweet/half-unsweet tea from Dunkin and it was really sweet. I diluted it but my stomach didn't like it. I hadn't been eating sugar lately, so I think my body revolted against it. 

What's on My Nightstand~  

My Kindle, a bottle of Tums, a wrist brace, and my wax warmer. I currently warming Lilac and Violets. 

What's for Breakfast~

I'm going to do a chocolate/peanut butter protein shake this morning. 

Looking Around the House~

The house needs to be vacuumed and mopped. I'll vacuum today but will wait until Thursday to mop. I have a few things to pick and put away. Overall the house is pretty tidy. I just need to dust, vacuum, and mop before Easter. 

On My To-Do List This Week~ 

Tuesday~ Baby's shot at the vet for her arthritis

Wednesday~ Grocery store

Thursday~ Mop and Dust

Friday~ Make Therese's Birthday cake and the other desserts for Easter

Saturday~ Make the sides for Easter dinner

                  Attend the Easter Vigil Mass

Happening This Week~

This week will be a busy one with it being Holy Week and Easter (and Therese's birthday) the following Sunday. Lots to do. I will be a busy, busy little bee. 

On My Reading Pile~

I finished The Last Summer at Chelsea Beach by Pam Jenoff and I highly recommend it. 

Last night I started Here to Stay by Mark Edwards. Aso far I'm enjoying it. It's a suspense thriller. 

I'm still reading Hour is Come by Victoria Tait. 

I'm still working through 52 Weeks in the Word and finishing up Discovering Our Dignity. 

On TV this week~

Netflix

The Resident

Call the Midwives

The Night Agent

Hulu

Good American Family

YouTube

Crochet Videos

Quilting Videos

Exercise videos

On the Menu this Week~

Monday~ Sunday Dinner Leftovers

Tuesday~ Tacos, Rice, and Corn

Wednesday~ Stuffed Peppers I didn't do them last week)

Thursday~Korean Beef with Brown Rice

Friday~ Fish

Saturday~Something easy

What I am Sewing, Quilting, and Creating~

I started a new wreath for the kitchen door. I have a few finishing touches to add to it.

My Simple Pleasures~

Sitting outside in the sun and reading a good book. Therese and I went to the library's used book sale last week. We got 2 bags full of books for $20.

Lesson Learned This Week~

Don't lose sight of what's important. We never know when our last day will be. Say I love you. Appreciate everything around you. 

Something Fun to Share (a blog, video, or tip)

I saw these on Facebook and thought they were too cute. I'd like them without the feet.

From the Camera~

Praying For~

My dad and his health

My Aunt Betty

Pope Francis

Our priest, Father Paul

My health

My kids

Our country

Friends and family

Inspirational Quote/Bible Verse/Faith~

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Till Next Time,

Monique