Happy Monday, dear friends! Happy April! Can you believe March is already gone? It seems crazy that summer is almost here and Easter is this weekend. I hope you all have a very Blessed Holy Week!
Did you all have a wonderful weekend? We had a relaxing Saturday. I had Mass and Sunday school on Sunday. We had a hectic class. We learned about Palm Sunday, the Stations of the Cross, Holy Week, and did a few fun crafts.
It's a busy week here this week with Easter coming up. I have family coming in for Easter. I have grocery shopping to do, food to prepare, a house to clean, and a guest room to prepare. I also want to sit outside and enjoy the 80-degree temps were are supposed to get this week!
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 hey there.
The Weather~
After a few rainy, dreary days with cooler temps, we have sunshine! The temperatures are nice and warm, at least for a few days. I'm so excited.
Monday~ Partly Sunny, 70*
Tuesday~Sunny, 78*
Wedenesday~ Cloudy, 80*
Thursday~ PShowers, 74*
Friday~ Mostly Cloudy, 56*
Saturday~ Showers, 62*
Sunday~ Scattered Showers, 64* Easter~ Alleluia, Jesus is Risen~
As I Look Out My Window~
The sun is shining. The birds are singing and happily dancing around the yard. They are enjoying the warmer temps. Of course, since the birds are flying about, the cats are sitting near every window watching them and chattering away. A few deer have wandered into the yard, so that caused some excitement for the dog.
Right Now I Am ~
I'm typing up this post and working through some laundry. I started washing the blankets and sheets since I can hang them out on the clothesline. I love the fresh scent of clothes hung out on the line get. It brings back childhood memories.
Thinking and Pondering~
I'm thinking about springtime, the garden, and all the flowers I want to plant. I can't wait to work on the flower beds I started in the backyard last year. We need to finish the porch, it's halfway done. I can't wait to just sit on the porch swing and read a book. I love the summer.
How am I Feeling~
I'm feeling good. It's been a nice, relaxing weekend. My allergies are acting up slightly since things have been blooming here.
What's for Breakfast~
Coffee and a chocolate protein shake,
Looking Around the House~
It needs to be vacuumed and mopped. Everything needs a little cleanup. It's not too bad, since I spent the past few weeks cleaning each room thoroughly. I do need to finish changing out my winter/summer clothes. I was waiting for some skirt hangers and pants hangers I ordered from Amazon. I needed some hangers that could help me get more space in my closet, so I found these online.
On the To-Do List This Week~
Wash the blankets
Wash the dog
Clean the house
Laundry
Grocery shopping
Drop off donations
Desserts for Easter dinner
Prepare the guest room
Do my nails
On My Reading Pile~
The Witch of Tin Mountain by Paulette Kennedy
Fascinating Womanhood: Vintage Edition by Helen B. Aldelin
Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas
Preparing for Easter: Fifty Devotional Readings from C.S. Lewis
I finally finished Never Meant to Meet You by Alli Frank and The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews. I loved both stories. I definitely recommend them. I really enjoyed spending time with the characters.
I'm still working through Opening Your Heart for my weekly bible study class. The weekly meetings have officially ended, but I fell behind since so I am playing catch up. My goal is to be done by Good Friday! You can find more about this bible study and the others offered at their website, Walking with Purpose.
I'm also reading a few books about traveling to New England. It's one of the trips on our bucket list to visit. We are hoping to visit during the fall so we can see the wonderful fall colors.
On TV this week~
Netflix
The Good Witch
Manifest
Ginny and Georgia
Ozark
Amazon Prime
Reacher
Paramount+
1923
On the Menu this Week~
Monday~ Chicken Piccata with Pasta
Tuesday~ Smoked sausage with rice
Wednesday~ Lasagne
Thursday~ Buffalo Chicken with corn chips
Friday~ Shrimp and grits
Saturday~ Leftovers
Sunday~ Easter Dinner
If I have a few minutes to myself, I will~
Pray the Rosary
Paint my toenails
One of My Simple Pleasures~
From the Camera~
Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead
Inspirational Quote/Bible Verse/Faith~
“The death of the Lord our God should not be a cause of shame for us; rather, it should be our greatest hope, our greatest glory. In taking upon himself the death that he found in us, he has most faithfully promised to give us life in him, such as we cannot have of ourselves.”
~St. Augustine
Till Next Time,
Monique
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