Happy Monday! It’s almost Spring, 27 days away according the my Farmer’s Almanac daily email. 
The countdown is upon us. Winter is starting to pack his bags. Although I’m not so naive as to think he might not do some last minute sightseeing.
It’s also a holiday around here (President’s Day) so a bit of a later start today. Time to plan this shorter week with Sandra and her link up over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather 
It’s a beautiful sunny day. Currently 58 degrees. It’s supposed to hit the 60’s a couple of times this week. Also, rain on Wednesday. And cold for the end of the week. Then, we yo-yo back up to the 50’s for Saturday and Sunday.
As I Look Outside My Window
Sunny blue skies, saw this bird (I think it’s a hawk of some sort though at first, I debated if it was an owl) across the street early this morning. 
Right Now
I just got back from dropping off some donations. We went through a tub this morning. Or rather I did, an emotional one of things from my parents’ home. Kept very little of it. Time to let it go.
Thinking And Pondering
Quite a few things. Main thing on my mind is the meeting I have on Wednesday with J’s school counselor. Hoping and praying it goes well.
On My Bedside Table
Nothing but the lamp and phone charger but here’s a glimpse of my dresser. I don’t do as well at keeping it cleared of stuff. (Clothes, coupon book from store, framed photos that do belong there) 
On My TV Tonight
Nothing tonight but I might watch an episode or 2 of the second season of You later today.
Listening To
I can hear G playing some online video game with his friends.
On The Lunch Plate
Nothing, wasn’t really hungry
On The Dinner Plate
Probably rotisserie chicken and salad.
On The Menu For This Week
I had this all worked out in my head at the store and now I’m drawing a blank!
MONDAY: Rotisserie chicken, asparagus, and salad *J has a baritone lesson at 6:30*
TUESDAY: It’s pancake Tuesday so what else would we have? Pancakes! Probably with either bacon or sausage as well.
WEDNESDAY: Chicken sausage, broccoli, and orzo skillet*I have a meeting with J’s high school counselor at 8:30*
THURSDAY: Steak sandwiches (stuff I bought at store, we’ll see…), potatoes
FRIDAY: Taco salads
On My Reading Pile
I’m between books but I’ll find one by tonight to read during J’s lesson. I did finally finish Kurashi at Home by Marie Kondo. Enjoyed it enough I’m pondering buying my own copy, it’s a pretty book.
Might look for another one from Loreth Anne White for tonight. Read The Patient’s Secret last week and it was pretty good.
On My To Do List 
- Grocery store *DONE*
- Drop off donations at thrift store *DONE*
- Spend some time outside
- Finish paying bills
- Get bird seed at Menards
- Take back embarrassingly late library book (on Tuesday)
Plans This Week 
Not sure, meeting at the high school, give the house a bit more of a cleaning, work outside on the nicer days clearing off the porch.
What I’m Creating
Really need to get started on that diamond art kit.
Simple Pleasure
Sunshine!
Looking Around The House 
I did clean a bit over the weekend but it’s kind of hard to tell. Need to do it again. Trying to make our tiny entry area more welcoming. Time to lighten things up for spring as well.
From The Camera
Mostly took pictures of my flowers this week. 
Quote For The Week
I stumbled across this a couple of weeks back and I keep thinking on it. Seems a pretty powerful sentiment:
Let go or be dragged. (Zen Proverb)
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Day 50/365
I am popping over from Happy Homemaker Monday! Your photos are beautiful! Thank you for sharing, it is so nice to get ideas from other Homemakers. I am retired and miss hearing about everyday life from others. These blogs are so fun! ~jackiesee~
Thank you! I do enjoy blogging and this link up especially.
Lovely to see flowers! we are still buried in snow here.
So good to get things out of the house.
Have a great week
Flowers were from the store, nothing blooming around here quite yet. We can see the start of things popping up through the mud though. Hope you are having a great Wednesday!
Hello my Lovely! Sorry so late. Dealing with a horrible cold. Finally caved and caught something this season. Blech. Lol
Prayers that the J meeting goes well today! 🙏 We’ve been having crazy weather up here. I think I’m going to have to live Spring through you this year. Those flower pics sure help! 😉 They’re beautiful.
Blessings on the rest of your week. xo
Oh no, I hope you are feeling better today! Black elderberry syrup, tastes nasty but it works 😉 Thank you for the prayers, meeting went okay. We’re back to waiting on answers on whether he can get an exception on some things. Trying to not get my hopes up too much. I’m ready to pack up all my winter clothes but I know it’s way too soon. Feel better and have a great rest of your week!