And I do know that it is actually Tuesday. My week has already started off going from zero to busy workwise. However, over the weekend, we had a nice relaxing time with friends in Arkansas staying at a cabin near the Buffalo National River. 
I have to leave for work very soon but wanted to get my post up real quick before I did. We’ll see if I can manage it. May be a shorter Happy Homemaker Monday today that I link up with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather
Rained all day yesterday and is still kind of rainy and cool this morning. Highs in the mid 60’s most the week and cooler nights in the lower 40’s. I think that’s normal for this time of year but I’m not sure.
As I Look Outside My Window
It’s gray and gloomy with wet leaves starting to cover the ground. Looks like fall has arrived.
Right Now
Have a timer set as I try to get this post finished before I need to leave for work around 9:10. (Please forgive any typos/grammar errors as my editing time is very limited this morning.)
Thinking And Pondering 
Not much, just trying to get myself ready and out the door plus do too many side jobs (run the dishwasher, start some laundry, etc.) on the way.
How I Am Feeling This Morning
Couldn’t sleep last night so I’ll be paying the price today. Hoping the kids aren’t too crazy with the weather and that it stops raining long enough for us to go outside.
On The Breakfast Plate
Lemon meringue flip yogurt, coffee, vitamins
On The Lunch Plate
Not sure what is for lunch at work. Have my back up protein packed: cheese and peanut butter crackers, an apple, water, and maybe a cookie.
On The Dinner Plate
Pork chops and baked sweet potatoes
What I’m Wearing Today
Old Navy tee-shirt, kind of a muted floral design and navy pants with a ruffle flare looking thing at the bottom (I don’t describe clothes well). Tennis shoes and mismatched socks (spirit week at school)
On My Reading Pile
Just finished The End of Temperance Dare by Wendy Webb. It was a bit too scary for me. Actually had to quit reading it while we were out of town. A good one but super spooky! (Well, at least for this chicken).
On My TV
We didn’t watch tv on our trip, Chiefs game on Sunday (a good one!), probably Masked Singer on Wednesday. Not sure what else.
On My Menu
Always hard to plan after being away. Ha, always hard to plan no matter what. And my schedule is crazy this week (I’m doing a favor for a younger teacher and just covering her a few hours each day so she can do observations for her school stuff)
MONDAY: We had leftover taco soup *I worked 1-5* *J had a baritone lesson at 6:30*
TUEDAY: pork chops and baked sweet potatoes *I work 9:30-4*
WEDNESDAY: Maybe white chicken chili? *I work 1:30-3*
THURSDAY: Spaghetti? *I work 1:30-3*’
FRIDAY: Homemade corndogs (sort of, I bought this biscuit can wrap stuff. We’ll see), chips, fruit *I work 1:30-3*
Looking Around The House
Surprisingly not awful. I did some cleaning yesterday morning before I was called into work.
On My To Do List
- Grocery store *DONE*
- Start laundry *DONE*
- General clean up *In progress*
- Sort through fridge/freezer/pantry *Ongoing*
- Other things I can’t think of right now
From The Camera
I have more photos to share but it’s a process to get them edited to the right size for the blog. Hopefully, I’ll able to share some more on Wednesday. 
Quote For The Week 
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)
Hello Friend – I’ll take your postings any day of the week. 😊 🤗
I think even in the rain and gray there’s such beauty. Like it’s own kind of neat haunting pretty.
The pics of the cabin trip are STUNNING! 😮 I hope it was a lot of fun and a nice getaway.
Now I’m hungry for pork chops and sweet potatoes. Lol Have you ever made them in a roasted way with apples too? I have a recipe somewhere I never tried that sounded good.
Blessings on the rest of your week. xo
Aw, thank you! It was a fun getaway. I was on the fence about going (just call me anti-social until I get somewhere) but was so glad I went ahead. It was a lot of fun and very relaxing. That recipe sounds good. I took the lazy way out last night and just threw the pork chops on the grill, then microwaved the sweet potatoes. Hope your week has been great so far!
Hello! The photos of your trip are beautiful!!! I hope you had a good, relaxing time. I want to pop in for dinner. I love love love sweet potatoes! And no one else even likes them, except Madison, so I only make them when she comes. Have a cozy day. Enjoy the fall!
Thank you! We had plenty, you’d have been more than welcome. I hadn’t bought sweet potatoes in a while. My youngest son only likes them raw. I tried them like that once and it wasn’t for me. Fall is really going around here and I am enjoying the pretty colors! Happy Wednesday!
Love your trip photos ♥
Yummy menu again this week. I’m sorry you didn’t get much sleep, I hate days like that, the next day seems to drag doesn’t it?
Hope you’re having a blessed week so far.
xoxo
Thank you! The whole week seems off once my sleep schedule is messed up. Hopefully, next week will be a bit more routine. Hope you have had a great week and are ready to have a wonderful weekend!
Lack of sleep can really be trying on anyone’s day. My heart goes out to you. I have been there, that no matter how hard I try I just can’t catch up. I am glad you had a relaxing weekend though and I am really happy to have found your blog. Your menu looked really good. Love to make chicken chili, there is just something about it that says, winter is coming…tee hee
Thank you for visiting my blog
xo
Julieann
Thank you! I’m not quite ready for winter but could do with some cooler fall days. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Looks like you had a lovely time with your friends at the cabin. Great pictures – looks so cozy
Thank you! It was a nice time, plans are already underway for the future getaway. Hope you have a fabulous Friday and a great weekend!