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Good morning, dear friends. Well, it's been a few days since I posted last, so I've already slipped in my goal of posting daily. A new week and new goals. We've had a few things go crazy here: sickness, a car breaking down (luckily my awesome hubby can fix it), more sickness, a sick cat, snow, and freezing cold temperatures. We are just now seeing some grass again. The poor hens have not been happy at all.
I hope y'all have been doing well.
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~
Cold, cold, and cold. Snow, snow, and more snow! It's been so cold here, I have not wanted to go anywhere. Teens during the day and single digits at night. Not fun at all. Thankfully this week brings a warm-up. The snow is finally melting and it actually feels warm outside. The 40s and 50s feel like the tropics after the weeks we've had.
Monday~ Sunny, 35*
Tuesday~ Sunny, 46*
Wedenesday~ Cloudy, 52*
Thursday~ Sunny, 49*
Friday~ Rain, 50*
Saturday~ Partly Sunny, 43*
Sunday~ Partly Sunny, 42*
As I Look Out My Window~
Snow is still on the ground, but is starting to melt. The birds are flying around and chirping. I think they are enjoying the warmer temps too. It's been miserable here. I honestly don't know how people live with temps like this. I much prefer temps in the 60s and up.
Right Now I Am ~
I am typing this post up. I have a load of towels in the washer. I'm sitting on the couch with both dogs curled up next to me. All the animals have been fed, so everyone is happy at least for the moment.
How am I Feeling~
I'm feeling pretty good. My UTI is gone. I had my lady friend right after, so that was fun. Perimenopause is so much fun. I'm actually feeling back to normal so I'm pretty happy. I am a little stuffy but that's from the wood stove running. Therese is now sick. She missed the first few rounds of sickness before and after Christmas, so I guess she was due.
What's for Breakfast~
So far I've had coffee with almond milk. I'll probably have an egg and cheese sandwich.
Looking Around the House~
I need to vacuum and mop, of course. Miss Ruby is shedding like crazy. I think the warmth from the woodstove is making her shed more right now. I have to run Rosie every day. I still vacuum every few days, but Rosie helps keep the hair under control. It's not an easy thing to do with 2 dogs and 3 cats.
On the To-Do List This Week~
Surgery for Baby. She has a bad tooth. We're going to a non-profit to get her tooth removed and have the rest of the cleaned. Our regular vet gave us a quote of $1900 which was not in our budget at all.
Clean the bathrooms
Clean out the fridge
Organize the pantry. I ordered some gray baskets to help get things organized.
Start a few quilt squares~ I'm joining in on a weekly quilt sew-a-long. I'm pretty excited. I need to get a few solid cotton fabrics to go along with the other fabrics I have. I'll pick them up at a wonderful quilt store tomorrow after we drop Baby off. I love this fabric store but I only get there once or twice a year since it's almost 2 hours away.
On My Reading Pile~
The Mirror by Nora Roberts
52 Weeks in the Word~ I started this last year and never got past the first week, so I restarted it this week.
Wrapped Up In Christmas by Janice Lynn
I'm still working through Discovering Your Dignity with our church's bible study group for women. We just finished reading and learning about Tamar.
I started a Bookstagram page to post about my book finds and reviews.
You can find me at MoniquesBookNook.
Come find me!
On TV this week~
Netflix
The Resident
Call the Midwives
Virgin River
The Night Agent
Designated Survivor
YouTube
Crochet Videos
Quilting Videos
I'd like to find a few homemaking vlogs to watch but don't know where to start. If you have any suggestions, please leave them in the comments.
On the Menu this Week~
Monday~ Honey mustard chicken, tater tots, and zucchini
Tuesday~ Leftovers
Wednesday~ Dinner out since we won't be home
Thursday~ Cheesy taco rice
Friday~ Pizza
Saturday~ Roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, and peas
If I Have a Few Minutes to Myself, I Will~
I need to catch up on Discovering Your Dignity. I'll finish setting up my planner. I ordered one from Prayerful Planner. It arrived last week and I love it.
One of My Simple Pleasures~
Creating things. I've missed creating new things. I have no one to blame but myself. I finally have the front room cleaned up so I can get back to having some fun.
From the Camera~
Inspirational Quote/Bible Verse/Faith~
Grant me, O Lord my God,
a mind to know you,
a heart to seek you,
wisdom to find you,
conduct pleasing to you,
faithful perseverance in waiting for you,
and a hope of finally embracing you.
Amen.
Praying For~
My dad and his health
My Aunt Betty
My health
Bbay's surgery
Our country
Friends and family
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