I know Fall starts this week but summer is going out with a Fourth of July type bang around here. That said, even my summer loving self is ready to welcome a new season. 
Joining in a day late with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom to plan my week.
The Weather 
It’s not chili nor chilly weather yet this week. Though a cold front is supposed to move in later around Thursday or Friday. Today the predicted high is 96! Though Thursday the predicted high is in the upper 60’s. Hopefully, we’ll get some rain in there somewhere.
As I Look Outside My Window 
It’s sunny and hazy. Our little hummingbirds continue to hang around each morning/afternoon. I wonder how much longer I get to enjoy their company? 
Right Now I Am
Trying to get a start on this post before I leave for a 10:30 hair appointment.
Thinking And Pondering 
Yesterday at this time, I felt pretty defeated but today I’m feeling much better. The local high school had me so frustrated last week and into yesterday. How is it I could get a reply faster from an administrator at a school my son doesn’t attend (yet) than I could from his own school? UGH. Maybe because the administrator that answered was there last year and actually knows how to do his job. Anyway, I suppose it seems as though things might work out for J to transfer to a different school, work to take the Hi-SET but still get awarded a diploma. School time would be less but he’d also be required to work or volunteer. Complex but a good option for him. Very thankful there a few people left in our school district who care more about the kids than the bureaucracy of it all (not pointing fingers at teachers as I know they’re all doing the best they can within it). UPDATE: This is an ongoing saga, so much red tape to unwind…
How I Am Feeling 
Very cautiously optimistic. Keep thinking of the Latin words (don’t remember those) my mom kept posted on the fridge that said “What is it in the light of Eternity?”
On The Breakfast Plate
Coffee, vitamins, and a cinnamon spice bagel. It didn’t have a hole. If your bagel isn’t holey, is it evil? Ha! Still tasted the same.
On The Lunch Plate
Absolutely no idea.
On The Dinner Plate
Mesquite BBQ chicken sandwiches (Just pre-marinated chicken from grocery store that I’ll grill. Nothing fancy). Maybe homemade onion rings.
What I’m Wearing Today
Missouri State tee-shirt (where G planned to go to college initially before changing his mind way back before the pandemic struck. On a happy note, He IS about to graduate college possibly next semester), some type of jeans shorts from Old Navy, and my leopard print slip on Keds tennis shoes (somehow they’ve become my garden shoes).
On My Reading Pile
Just finished reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. I loved it! Not sure why it took me so long to break down and decide to read it. I’ll definitely be looking into other books by this author.
On My TV
Glanced at The Voice last night, watched all of the Quantum Leap reboot and enjoyed it. Husband and I need to watch Cobra Kai, we managed the first episode. Football. And I did watch a bit of the Queen’s funeral procession.
On The Menu
MONDAY: Leftover pork chops, mozzarella sticks, peanut butter crackers, yogurt *I worked 10-1* *J had a baritone lesson at 6:30* In case you couldn’t tell, it was a fend for yourself night.
TUESDAY: BBQ chicken sandwiches, onion rings *I may have Bunco, need to check* *Hair appt at 10:30*
WEDNESDAY: Spaghetti, garlic toast, maybe some fresh from the garden appetizers: fried eggplant, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella with balsamic and fresh basil (stole that one from preschool), salad
THURSDAY: Ham Steaks (for boys), Green beans and new potatoes in crock pot, apple cake for dessert *FIRST DAY OF FALL*
FRIDAY: Possibly homemade pizza on grill or fend for selves again or OUT
Looking Around The House
Been so focused on J’s school issues that I’ve let it slide quite a bit. Plus last week G did build a computer on the kitchen table.
On My To Do List
- Go get hair cut (DONE)
- Little bit of laundry
- Maybe put out fall decorations (later this week)
- Continue to fight with school about J (already have a headache over it)
- Lots of garden chores, too hot today, and mow lawn at some point
- Probably lots of other things I can’t think of right now
From The Camera
A few from last week and yesterday.
I enjoyed reading your post, Jean. Wow! Even enough summer for you…that’s saying something, Girl! Record heat…crazy! Saturday is going to be miserable for Jubilee and, from everything I’m hearing, I’m afraid that we might go straight from record heat to record cold. Guess we just have to do the best we can with what we get. Hope you get the on-going saga straightened out in a way that is good for J. Your menus look good and your pictures are great! I love the purple asters! They’re one of my favorites. No fall decorations for me this year. The kittens are way too destructive. It’s everything I can do to stay one step ahead of them today. They’re at the vet getting fixed now. Hopefully, that will take some of the starch and vinegar out of them! LOL! Have a great rest of the week and, hopefully, we’ll have some cooler temps by week’s end! Blessings, my friend! 🙂
Thank you! I might be saying something different when it’s freezing cold but yes, I’m a bit tired of our record heat. Hopefully, getting fixed will mellow out your kittens a bit. I remember when our first cat was just a little kitten and she would go bonkers at night climbing up the curtains. Maybe the cold front will sweep in early enough for the weather to not be too bad for your jubilee on Saturday. Have a great week!
I LOVE your pictures this week – just beautiful. Sorry to hear J’s school is still frustrating you, but sounds like maybe you’ve found a working solution for him. Personally, I am SOOOOOO glad fall is here! I’m off to check out that author. I’m always looking for a new author! Have a GREAT rest of the week.
Thank you. We’re still trying to figure things out with the school, it’s been such a different road from the one his brother had. Of course, I think the pandemic had a lot to do with it. Mentioned to a friend Tuesday night that I’d just like to see that world where the pandemic didn’t happen. Wouldn’t we all though? I have to admit that I was happy when the cold front moved through here last night and definitely ready for fall weather this year. Looks like she mainly writes fantasy and some young adult, might be a good one for October reads. Hope your week is going well and you’re all set for a terrific weekend.
Hello Beautiful! Sorry I got to this so late – I didn’t go back to get folks I missed off of Sandra’s post until today.
I always love your flower and garden pics. What a great shot of that groundhog! I hope he’s not a pre-cursor sign to winter! 😆
I’m so sorry the school thing keeps being frustrating. Prayers sent for it all to get sorted in the best way possible for you all. 🙏
I love your funnies you sneak in (no holy bagel is evil – bahaha!) You’re a nut!
I liked the new Quantam Leap too. I loved the old one!!
Blessings on your weekend ahead. xo
Thank you! Oh, I hope not with the groundhog though seeing groundhogs is pretty common around here though we prefer them to not be in our backyards (they dig holes!). Saw a bunny under the bird feeder tonight. Thank you for the prayers, this is definitely not the senior year I thought we’d be having around here. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!