Happy First Monday of the New Year! Hope your new year is off to a happy and healthy start!
Ours is off to a kid waiting on a COVID test kind of start. SIGH. G started throwing up last Thursday night convinced he had food poisoning. However, that evolved into a sore throat and a cough plus stuffy nose. He said he had a bad headache on Thursday night as well. And of course, we had family over that night. Plus my nephew staying with us. My nephew ended up with a sore throat/fever over night on Saturday (They were already headed back to Florida) and has mild cold symptoms. So far the rest of the family is fine.
Thankfully, while G’s felt bad it’s not been too bad for him. Other than not being able to find a COVID test anywhere remotely near us. He ended up ordering one on-line from the state but we don’t have it yet. The rest of us remain symptom free and we’re on day 5 today so *fingers crossed* all stays well. I canceled my hair appointment today *grumble* *I don’t like being a responsible adult* *grumble* and J doesn’t go back to school until tomorrow (as far as I can tell, since he’s vaccinated, he can return as long as he wears his mask) *On a lighter note, Target has plenty of ovulation tests available, stupid Internet search results, pretty sure that would be a negative test result for my 20 year old son, ha!*
Anyway, enough on that subject. I’m excited to join in with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom for the first Happy Homemaker of this new year.
The Weather
Winter has arrived around here! Not sure what happened but we went from almost 70 degree days in December to 16 degrees and feels like 7 this morning. Tomorrow we’re supposed to climb to the low 40’s before plummeting back down to another 12 degree day on Thursday with a chance of a little more snow.
How I Am Feeling This Morning
Not too bad. Not sick at all thank goodness. A bit ready for a day at home alone, not today though. If it warms up to a bit more of a suitable temperature I might venture out for a walk somewhere to get some alone time.
On The Breakfast Plate
Cinnamon toast, coffee, and a chocolate chip cookie. Oh, and vitamins. Once I finish my coffee, I’ll add in a full glass of water.
On My Reading Pile
Finished my re-read of Christmas Island by Natalie Norman over the weekend. I really need to order the actual book as I do love the story so much, it’s set in Norway and talks about their traditions as well as being a nice, light cozy romance story. Currently, I’m reading Friends Like These by Kimberly McCreight.
On My TV
I’ve been watching Nate and Jeremiah: Save My House on Discovery Plus but I’m almost done with it. And a bit of football (no comment *grumble*). Last night I surprised myself by watching and really enjoying the first episode of Around the World in 80 Days. I’m hoping PBS airs it weekly or I’ll have to figure out how to stream it. Not much else, though I did watch Encanto (very enjoyable, lots of music!) and Ron’s Gone Wrong on New Year’s Eve.
On The Menu
Time to clear out the pantry and freezer but I still have no ideas. Ha.
MONDAY: Maybe French Toast and sausage, strawberries *Carryover meal*
TUESDAY: Tacos, yellow rice
WEDNESDAY: Chicken strips (already cooked in freezer, why do we have so many of these?), salad
THURSDAY: Baked ham with pineapple rings/brown sugar, corn, ??, King’s Cake *Epiphany*
FRIDAY: Leftovers or homemade pizza
Looking Around The House
I have a bit of Christmas to put away still. Really need to change out the bathroom shower curtain, I’m sick of looking at it. Nativity always stays out until the 6th.
On My To Do List
- Finish putting away Christmas
- Wash masks
- Laundry (always)
- Write my pen pal a letter/mail a couple of birthday cards/send a sympathy card
- Sort through one tub in this basement
- Fly lady missions
- Finish up a blog post elaborating on my word of the year
- Organize dresser drawers (basically need to put away Christmas clothing)
- Probably a few things I’m forgetting
From The Camera
I’m really hoping to get my picture taking “mojo” back this month. I can tell I’ve not picked up the camera nearly enough lately.
Something Fun To Share
I’ve not done any serious family research in quite a while (quit paying for Ancestry some time ago) but an Instagrammer I follow mentioned RootsTech and it seems like an amazing and free resource for learning more about studying family history.
Quote For The Week
Seana from The Seana Method shared this on Facebook a day or two ago and I thought what a great perspective for the coming year. 
(source: Kissing Fish Book)
You bet I’ll be planting some flowers in 2022! How about you?
OH NO! I sure hope the test is negative and he quickly recovers from what I hope is a simple virus. I’m glad you’re finally seeing winter, but I hope it’s mild so you can enjoy some walks alone. I saw that same cartoon and love the positive aspect of it! I’m anxious to hear about your Fly Lady missions. Have a GREAT week.
Thank you! His cousin couldn’t find a test either, found one for Friday finally. Snow seems to be melting a bit so it must’ve warmed up a bit out there. I do need to get on it with the Fly Lady missions, for some reason I struggle to get things done when everyone is at home. Hope you have a great week as well!
Hello Jean!
Happy New Year!
So sorry starting out with a bang. Unfortunately, I think having some covid connection this holiday has been the norm for many and not the exception anymore. So frustrating, but something I think we’ll have to get used to for a while. I pray that G will feel better soon and that none of you will get it! The ovulation test comment cracked me up! 😂
I love Nate and Jeremiah and watched their show on HGTV recently. I think they’re very talented and make the cutest family. Love your photos and now I’m craving cocoa!! Lol
I wish for you and yours a very healthy, safe, and joyous 2022 dear Friend. Love sharing blogland time with you and look forward to more of it this year. xo
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Happy New Year! Yeah, kind of a bummer way to start the year. It’s going around pretty well in our area, just had to turn down working for a teacher who needed to get tested because her s/o was exposed. I used to watch The Nate Berkus show years ago when it was on regular tv, always loved him (and jealous of how his hair always looks perfect, lol). They do make such a cute family. Hope you have a wonderful first week of the new year!
Sure hope his test is negative. Seems a lot of colds going around, at least in our area, not so much covid but just normal colds and flus. Hope that’s his case as well. You made me laugh with your ovulation test comment hahahah
Love the snow pictures. We’re also have ham this week, actually making it tomorrow and quite looking forward to it.
Thank you for always stopping by and leaving such sweet comments, I appreciate them so much. I have made a promise to myself that this year, I need to get back to normal blogging and actually taking the time to come and visit you all and comment and follow along. I miss those days.
Have a blessed week!
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I really hope his test is negative but Covid is pretty prevalent in our area right now. If his cousin wouldn’t have come down with symptoms, I’d be less concerned. Hopefully, the test comes and we can get some results soon. Glad I took a few this morning because the snow started melting a bit this afternoon. Aw, I love stopping by your blog. Hope your week is wonderful!
Happy New Year! Lots of Health & happiness in 2022.
Hope the covid test is negative.
will look at the seanna method, sure love the funny
Lucie recently posted…Happy Homemaker 2022-01-03
Thank you! Unfortunately (or fortunately? as tests are hard to come by around here lately), I found 2 at-home tests at a local drug store and both my husband and oldest tested positive. Hope the first week of your New year was a wonderful one!