Another week that went from not so busy to whirlwind within a day. No post yesterday as I went into work at 7a.m., then the grocery store, and followed that with taking J to his lesson. Went to be early again.
However, it’s a new day and time to join in for Happy Homemaker Monday hosted by Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom. I’m only a day late so that’s not too bad.
The Weather 
Just pick something and we’ve probably had it. Today does look like a normal gloomy December day. It’s currently 37 degrees and feels like it might rain. Not supposed to rain until Thursday. Really, this week is fairly normal for us with highs in the mid to upper 40’s.
As I Look Outside My Window
It looks a bit more like fall with leaves on the ground and cloudy skies. Birds at my birdfeeder. The group of sparrows hanging out goes through so much birdseed. I’ve started only filling the feeders every other day, sometimes I go a bit longer.
Right Now
Trying to get this post done. I finished my Blogmas post first and spent longer on it than I planned. Had some issues with my images showing up. Frustrating. Hoping I don’t have the same issues when I go to add them here.
Thinking And Pondering
Christmas. Really need to take stock of what gifts I have already and what I still need to get. Also, need to have a rough outline of our holiday. 
How I Am Feeling This Morning
So very grateful to be feeling good. Lots of sickness going around in our area and at my work.
On The Breakfast Plate
Maple brown sugar instant oatmeal, two sausage patties, plus coffee. And vitamins. And a black elderberry gummy (disgusting, need to get more syrup but Target was out on Sunday night and I forgot to look at the store yesterday)
On The Lunch Plate
No idea
On The Dinner Plate
Feels like perhaps a spaghetti night but I’m not sure
What I’m Wearing Today
A red Grinch tee-shirt that says “Define naughty” and brown pants, tennis shoes
On My Reading Pile 
Just finished Christmas in the Little Irish Village by Michelle Vernal. It was enjoyable enough. Not sure what I’ll read next. I did manage to get to the library and get my on hold books last week. Been a while since I had a “real” book to read vs. reading one on the phone. (Oh, I guess I did also read Grumpy Monkey, Oh, no! Christmas as well. The preschool kids all enjoyed it)
On My TV
Not too much. Watched a couple Christmas movies over the weekend: Gremlins and A Christmas Story. Most of a certain football game we shall speak of no more. Darn Cincinnati curse! Hopefully, paybacks are coming or we don’t have to play them again (not sure which one I should be hoping for here). Holiday Baking Championship, it’s one of my favorite things to watch during the holidays.
On My Menu
I can tell it’s going to be an off week for menu planning but let’s get some ideas on here anyway.
MONDAY: My husband had pulled pork and rice, J and I had loaded baked potatoes, then he had nachos later after his lesson. G went out. *I worked 7-1:30* *J had a lesson at 6:30*
TUESDAY: Spaghetti? *I work 3-6*
WEDNESDAY: OUT *It’s my BIL’s birthday and they are all going to a local BBQ restaurant* *I have MNO and so will go my own way to a friend’s house, not sure what I’ll eat*
THURSDAY: Maybe pepper steak? Carry over from last week.
FRIDAY: OUT? (My birthday) *We have a hand bell Christmas concert to attend at 7*
Looking Around The House
Not today. It’s on the list. Let’s leave it at that.
On My To Do List
All the things. Sigh.
- Grocery store *DONE*
- Catch up on a bit of laundry
- Finish decorating for Christmas
- Christmas shopping
- Clean the whole house
- Clean the basement **priority as G has a friend coming home on leave from army who may stay here a couple days**
- Figure out what I have for Christmas gifts/still need to get
- Maybe some baking
- Find out shipping dates
- Other things I’m sure I’m forgetting
From The Camera
Last week was more of a work week than a pick up the camera week. So not much to share. 
Quote For The Week
The book I just finished started each chapter with an Irish blessing. I liked this one.
Hello dear Jean
It always gets to be such a busy time of year – doesn’t it? I hope you get more moments to just enjoy for yourself. Sending you wintery white wishes too. We got a few more inches today and it helped “clean things up”. Lol I promise not to say anything about football. As a Packers fan this year I have no right to say a word! 😆
I love the ornament pic. And that Irish blessing is absolutely beautiful.
I hope you have a very blessed week ahead. xoxo
It’s supposed to be 50 here tomorrow. Our weather’s been so back and forth. I hope we at least get a little dusting for Christmas. I did see your team won one on Sunday 🙂 Thank you, the star is part of my new garland. Hope you are having a great night and have a wonderful week!
Happy early birthday! Your meals are making my mouth water! I’m waiting on dinner right now lol. Spaghetti is my favorite, but pepper steak and loaded baked potatoes sound amazing too! Have a great time at the hand bell concert!
Thank you! Still need to make the pepper steak, probably this weekend. Hope you have a great weekend!
Happy Birthday for tomorrow Jean, I hope you have a wonderful blessed day and get spoiled rotten. ♥
Your menu sounds so good, as always.
Thank you! Hope you have a great weekend yourself!