One last week of my favorite season though it’s feeling more like the upcoming one each early morning and late evening. Oddly, I am quite ready for fall this year. Well, in regards to the weather, baking, and the cozy nights inside and out. Am I actually ready as far as the house/wardrobe (I am not a coat person, thus my love for summer)? No.
Let’s get on with planning our week with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather
I see lots of chances for much needed rain this week but I’m not holding my breath that it’ll happen. Highs in the upper 70’s to mid 80’s.
As I Look Outside My Window
I’ve yet to see our hummingbird when I look outside the back door. It makes me sad. Hopefully, he’s not already gone and is just mad that I didn’t get the feeder cleaned yesterday like I normally do. (The hummingbird photos in this post are from a local nature center) *UPDATE: I did see a hummingbird briefly this evening but I’m not sure he was one of “our” hummingbirds.*
Right Now
I’m trying to get a start on this post before J and I head off to the DMV. He passed his driver’s license test on Thursday afternoon but the administrative side was so slow that we didn’t get the picture/fees paid. I worked on Friday but my husband and J tried again on that day, again so slow in the afternoon. So, we’re going early (by teenage definitions) this morning almost right after they open so we can get it done. *UPDATE: We lined up 5 minutes before the office opened at 9 and two hours later at 11, had a fully licensed new driver in our house*
Thinking And Pondering
Well, I decided to be content with things regarding my job, can’t beat the flexibility and they are so understanding and supportive about my availability. That said, I do think I’ll keep a day for myself when J’s schedule/transportation need changes again. After starting last week off a bit grumbly and dissatisfied, I find myself feeling a lot more gratitude this week. Of course, my husband also keeps reminding me/encouraging me that we need to just take a year of having no big commitments (this said when I thought it might be fun to take curling lessons though I see his point as well).
How I Am Feeling
Not too bad. Little tickle in my throat but I think that’s something in the air lately.
On The Breakfast Plate
Coffee, vitamins, and a blueberry bagel
On The Lunch Plate
We had pre-frozen orange chicken and some cream cheese wontons, neither of which was very good.
On The Dinner Plate
My husband grilled hot dogs and corn on the cob. I passed on the corn and had a fresh peach instead.
What I’m Wearing
Not winning any fashion awards today, navy blue short sleeved shirt where the back is longer than the front, grass green capri pants, and yes, I’ve had my leopard print slip on shoes on all day.
On My Reading Pile
Read one called The Nature of Secrets (Finley O’Sullivan #2) by Debra Webb, part of a murder mystery series but a fun read as it was set in Nashville. Then, I read Susie’s Santorini Summer by Daisy James for something lighter. And then, turning completely, I read The Midnight Club by Christopher Pike, mainly because it was a skip the wait library e-book that said it had a Netflix series. Wasn’t quite as scary as I expected. Series seems a bit spookier though. Finally, I grabbed The Art of Making Memories by Meik Wiking to read while waiting on J’s class to end tonight. I’ve had the book forever and somehow never actually took the time to read it? So, that’s what I’m currently reading.
On My TV
Right now, we have Monday night football going (cheering for the Steelers over here). Earlier, I watched an episode of Doctor Who as well as an episode of The Midnight Club (definitely a watch in the daytime one for me if I stay with it). At some point, I’ll probably also watch the new episode of Daryl Dixon.
On The Menu This Week
I seem to always be lacking inspiration, especially after we’ve gone through what I refer to as our rotation…
MONDAY: hotdogs and corn on the cob on the grill
TUESDAY: pepper steak and rice *I work 1-4:30* and have Bunco
WEDNESDAY: Maybe tacos?
THURSDAY: chicken and spinach skillet
FRIDAY: Maybe French toast? or Out?
Looking Around The House
It’s not looking any better than last week and honestly, might be a bit worse. Here look at these birds I saw instead: 
On My To Do List
- Finish the laundry
- Grocery store *DONE*
- Take J to DMV for his driver’s license *DONE*
- Call our car insurance company
- Clean the house
- Clean the house some more
- Mail some letters (write some, too!)
- Bills
- Outside chores
From The Camera
With the exception of the salad, all the photos in my post are from a local nature center where I’ve been walking each Tuesday and Thursday morning. 
Prayer Request
I found out when I worked on Friday that a former teacher (very young, in her 20’s) was in a very bad auto accident and in the ICU at a local hospital. Please join me in sending her healing vibes and prayers.
Quote For The Week
And all at once summer collapsed into fall. (Oscar Wilde)
Congratulations to J! We’re a few steps behind you. Today Maria had her first driving lesson.
As usual, your photos are wonderful. And the quote I really like.
Hope you have a blessed week!
Thank you! Hope the driving lesson went well! Can’t believe the week is almost gone already, days are moving so fast lately.
It’s true. It seems to me that time flies too.
I see my daughter’s doing well. With God’s help, she’ll become a driver. Hugs!
Glad your daughter is doing well! Yes, she’ll be a driver. I never thought mine would get his license but he did.
Your pictures are great! I love pictures of nature, and yours are so beautiful. That salad looks so yummy! Congratulations to your new driver – that’s exciting – a whole new world!
Thank you! A new driver is exciting and a little scary but first we need to find some him a suitable car so we can stop sharing mine. Hope you’ve had a wonderful week so far!
What splendid photos of nature. Is that one little bird a robin? The one behind the twig. Congratulations on the new driver. That’s fun!
Thank you! No, I think the little bird is some type of warbler maybe. Our robins are quite a bit larger though it’s hard to see the size of the bird from that photo. Hope you’ve had a great week so far!
Hello dearest Jean!
I hope that the rain and “your” hummingbirds show up soon. 😉
Happy to hear that you’re finding your contentment with your job plan now. I hope that you find many ways to enjoy this chapter for you – and for time with family.
Love the bird pics and the one with the road so much!! 😍
Have a very blessed rest of your week. xo
Not as much rain as we’d hoped but I think “our” hummingbird is still out there for a few weeks anyway 🙂 Thank you for the kind words. Hope your week has been terrific so far!