Happy Homemaker Monday~ September 8, 2025

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Happy Monday, friends! I'm so glad y'all have stopped by again. We had another busy weekend. On Saturday, we replaced the side door leading into our kitchen, and we added a screen door. This way, I can open the door and get more fresh air into the kitchen. We had a screen door years ago, but it broke, and we never got around to replacing it. With us redoing the porch, we wanted to make the door area look nice, too. On Sunday, we had Mass, and I had my first Sunday school class. I love teaching my little first graders. I have 9 students this year, 6 boys and 3 girls.

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, grab a cup of coffee, and say hi.

The Weather in My Neck of the Woods~

Cooler temperatures have arrived, and I am loving it.  We have bright and sunny days filled with beautiful temps. There has been a gentle breeze blowing. I love days like that. All the windows are open, and the fresh air can fill the house. 

Monday~ Sunny, 74*

Tuesday~ Sunny, 73*

Wednesday ~ Sunny, 72*

Thursday~ Sunny, 75*

Friday~ Sunny, 77*

Saturday~ Sunny, 76*

Sunday~ Sunny, 78*

As I Look Out My Window~

I had a busy day today, so it's dark out as I write up this post. It's 9:00 at night, and the house is quiet. Everyone else has gone to bed. 

Thinking and Pondering~

I'm hoping I have a wonderful year with all my kids. I hope they enjoy the class and learn more about Jesus and our church. I hope I can help them grow their faith and learn to love God more. 

I've been thinking about our Maddie girl. She turned 12 this past Saturday. She's still in great health and gets around extremely well. She has slowed down some and sleeps more. It's hard to believe we've had her for 12 years already. 

Right Now I Am ~

I'm currently sitting in the living room typing up this post. Ruby is on the loveseat, asleep, while Maddie is by my feet, snoring away. The cats are perched on the back of chairs and couches. I have all the animals fast asleep with me. I'm watching season 3 of Call the Midwife. 

How I'm  Feeling~

Fall allergies have kicked in. I've been waking up every morning with a stuffy nose. This past year has been one of the worst ones for my allergies. 

What's on My Nightstand~  

My Bible and the Catholic Mom's Prayer Companion: A Book of Daily Reflections. 

Morning and Evening Prayers by Charles Spurgeon.

My kindle 

What's for Breakfast~

I rushed out this morning to take Therese to a doctor's appointment, so I only had a cup of coffee. After her doctor's appointment, we ran some errands and then had lunch at Jersey Mike's. We can get a gluten-free sub there, so it's nice. 

Looking Around the House~

The floors need to be swept and mopped. I put up the fall decorations this past week, so the house feels all comfy and cozy for fall.

On My To-Do List This Week~

Laundry

Meal Plan ( I didn't do it last week)

Wipe down the kitchen cabinets

Deep clean the kitchen

Clean the bathroom

Happening This Week~

Monday~ Doctor's Appointment for Therese and Errands

Tuesday~ HairAppointment

On My Reading Pile~

Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon

Christmas Wishes in Wild Harbor by Grace Worthington

Framed and Frosted by Kim Davis

One Kind Heart by Christine DePetriloo

I have two ARC books I'm currently reading, Mom Redicovered by Jen Butler and Barefoot Promises by Stephanie Tyo. 

What I'm Listening To~

Zach Bryan

90s Music

On TV this week~

Netflix

Sullivan's Crossing

Call the Midwives

Blindspot

Amazon Prime

 I finished Reacher Season 3

YouTube

Cooking Videos

Quilting Videos

Exercise videos

On the Menu this Week~

Monday~ Tacos, Rice, and Refried Beans

Tuesday~ 

Wednesday~ 

Thursday~ 

Friday~ 

Saturday~ 

I need to meal plan this week. I'm hoping to get 2 ideas from everyone to help make it easier for me. 

What I am Sewing, Quilting, and Creating~

I'm working on a new fall wreath and a new fall table runner.

My Simple Pleasures~

I love sitting outside and hanging out with the chickens. Marigold (mama hen) is a little protective of her babies. She is so happy to be a mama again. 

From the Camera~

Birthday Girl

Praying For~

My parents

My husband and children

Our country

Friends and family

My 9 little ones

Inspirational Quote/Bible Verse/Faith~

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Till Next Time,

Monique