Posting a bit late today as I had a few errands this morning. Getting a bit more excited about Thanksgiving though still missing our plans of old a bit (when we used to travel to Oklahoma). 
A short week school and work-wise, however, still needs a plan. Let’s just get right to it by joining in with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
Breakfast Time..What Is On The Plate This Morning
Felt a bit festive after my morning grocery store run: Caramel Brûlée Latte and peppermint perfection flavor flip yogurt (also, regular coffee early in the am & vitamins) 
Looking Around The House
Let’s not. I had a good run on Saturday morning but that was 2 days ago…
On Today’s To-Do List
Mostly errands that are done.
- Go to grocery store for Thanksgiving items
- Haircut
- Run a couple Christmas shopping errands
- This post
- Take J to his lesson tonight
Currently Reading
I must find something lighter for J’s lesson tonight. Finished too rather dark thrillers over the weekend. First, I read Last Girl Ghosted by Lisa Unger. Definitely, an intense can’t put it down kind of thriller. I gave it 5 stars. And I just finished The Push by Ashley Audrain. This one moved at a different pace and was a twisty, disturbing kind of thriller that dealt with raw emotions and inherited mental illness (whether from nature or nurture is left up to the reader a bit). It’d be a good book club read if you knew the members well (there’s lots that could really be upsetting to someone in a fragile state)
On The TV This Week
La Brea, Masked Singer if it’s on this week with the holiday, whatever catches my eye on the streaming services. Football.
The Weather Outside Is 
Confusing. One day it’s in the mid 50’s, the next day we’re waking up to 28 degrees. It’s 48 degrees and sunny right now so today’s a chilly one but then, it’s supposed to warm up for a couple days, then back to cold. It was nice enough yesterday afternoon that I cleared out the garden and tilled it. 
On The Menu This Week
Um, Thanksgiving. Not sure about those days around it. Let’s see…
MONDAY: No idea. Maybe chicken strips? Brocoli
TUESDAY: Either tacos or homemade pizza
WEDNESDAY: Whichever we don’t do on Tuesday *I work 12-4:30*
THURSDAY: Turkey, sweet potatoes, rolls, pumpkin pie to name a few items and yes, I did buy this to make things a bit more special and fun: 
FRIDAY: Leftovers
If I Have A Few Minutes To Myself I Will
Probably just have a cup of tea and relax
New Recipe I Tried Or Want To Try This Week
Pretty traditional fare this week though I did pick up the ingredients to try a new fudge recipe (need to make sure we can freeze it for Christmas first)
One Of My Simple Pleasures
Fuzzy socks
Favorite Photo From The Camera 
Still working on getting back into the habit of picking up the camera
Praying For 
A friend of my husband who is in the hospital with COVID (this is the brother of the friend who just passed away of cancer) and his family (his son also has COVID related pneumonia but is not hospitalized)
My favorite grocery store cashier (she has the same name as me!) who I overheard tell a coworker that her sister passed away over the weekend
Friends and family (and strangers) who are celebrating their first holidays without loved ones
My family to stay healthy and my brother’s significant other (SIL) to continue to heal from throat cancer
*special prayer request for J* J who’s once again dealing with high levels of anxiety. For him to go to school the rest of the semester and once again take joy in his band activities without feeling so overwhelmed.
All of those reading this blog to have a wonderful week and Thanksgiving (if you celebrate)
Quote For The Week
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (Philippians 4:6)
I am jealous of your butter sculpture!!! That’s awesome! Holding good thoughts for your son. We are dealing with some anxiety issues here too — these kids are dealing with so much these days. Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family Jean!
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Those silly sculptures are in the stores every year around here. Probably, a lot cheaper to just buy some extra butter and make my own but I wanted to splurge a bit this year since it’s just going to be our family of 4 this time around. So sorry to hear you are dealing with some anxiety issues as well, it’s been a tough couple of years for us all. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving as well!
I’m jealous of the butter sculpture, too! I miss all those cute little extras that can be found in the city areas. We have very little frills here. You probably read about how excited I was to find a Price Chopper in an unexpected place…still an hour and a half away from home, but…man! Just to find Anderson-Erickson eggnog, Roma bread, and other “home brand” items and products thrilled me to my core! I would definitely buy the turkey butter sculpture if I found one, too! Happy Thanksgiving, my friend! Blessings!
I don’t know that I’d buy the turkey sculpture again, they were all hesitant to “chop its head off” and use the butter 😉 Probably makes you appreciate all those little frills more being so far from them. I tend to take them for granted, probably be lost around here if I couldn’t run to Hy-Vee or Price Chopper on a moment notice. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Very grateful for your friendship.
Seasons greetings dear Jean!
It’s a busy but fun week of prep and anticipation and a bit of normalcy over what Thanksgiving was last year. Numbers are going back up here but vaccination has at least made it possible to feel better about gathering. I hope you have a wonderfully blessed Thanksgiving ahead. I want a turkey butter sculpture!! That is awesome! Lol
You find the best books too. I need to get my brain back to reading. I’m so in and out with it.
Prayers for all of those on your list. And I love your angels. 😊
Blessings. xo
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Thank you! That’s just a glimpse of my angel collection, I put most of them out at Christmas time though I now have plants in their place. Going to have to figure out some re-arranging this weekend so I can display them all. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, my friend. And are having a wonderful weekend as well.
I’m so sorry that I’m so late this week! I hope you had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving. I LOVE the turkey sculpted butter – too cute. Your cat photo is perfect – love those eyes! Keeping J in my prayers as he navigates his anxiety. See you again on Monday!
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Thank you! We did have a nice, quiet holiday. The turkey butter was fun but I doubt I’ll buy one again unless we are hosting a larger gathering. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend, really enjoyed reading your first two Blogmas posts, might join you this week. Happy Sunday!