Did you see that blur that was September blaze on by us? And now, October is here. Hoping and praying this is going to be a great month for all of us.
Joining in as always with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom for the Happy Homemaker Monday blog link up.
The Weather
One last hurrah (maybe?) of warmer weather before the cool temps arrive this weekend. Still no rain in sight and we really need it. High of 81 today but Friday’s high is only supposed to be 59. Time to get my indoor plants home from their outdoor vacations!
As I Look Outside My Window
I see lots of outdoor clean up of plants and pots I need to do. Sparrows wondering why their birdseed hasn’t magically appeared yet (I’m out). A cat sleeping on the bench on the front porch. Sunny skies.
Right Now
I’m taking the time to write this post after what seemed like a busy morning watering the garden, working on some plant cleanup, and a run to the grocery store. I’m replacing the herb garden wall pots in front of the porch with some mums, getting it into a bit of a Halloween theme, a work in progress: 
Thinking and Pondering
I wrote last week about already having a topic for my 31 days series but the weekend got away from me. And now, I’m thinking that perhaps I’ll give myself a break. I still like my topic but perhaps I’ll write on it at slower pace, perhaps weekly.
How I Am Feeling
Not super tried but a bit frazzled thinking of all the things I would like to get done today. Also, trying to give myself permission to rest and not need to figure it all out. 
On The Breakfast Plate
I forgot to eat breakfast before I went to the store. Oops. So, I had a pumpkin spice latte (first of the season here!) and a cheese Danish from Starbucks. Plus vitamins. And of course, some coffee at home before I left for the store.
On The Lunch Plate
No idea. Lunch is a hard category for me. Maybe just peanut butter and jelly.
On The Dinner Plate
A roast is in the crockpot
What I Am Wearing Today
Black tee-shirt, olive green Capri pants, and of course, my leopard print slide on shoes.
On My Reading Pile
I’m on a Megan Miranda quick lately. Last week I read The Perfect Stranger (good) and then, The Safest Lies (YA novel and just okay for me). Currently I’m reading Such a Quiet Place (just started it but seems promising so far).
On My TV
Might be a summer person but I do love when the new seasons of my shows return! Masked Singer is back, hooray! La Brea, I missed the season premiere, need to find it somewhere. The Walking Dead is also back, planning to watch sometime this week. And if you are looking for something fun and a bit different, I stumbled on Only Murders in the Building on Hulu over the weekend, it’s a good one. And of course, anyone from this area knows the answer to the question: How ‘Bout Those….. (for those not local, the answer is CHIEFS!)
On The Menu This Week 
G’s going out of town with friends later this week so I’m trying to make some things I know he likes to start the week and then, things we all like (that he doesn’t) while he’s away.
MONDAY: Roast in the crockpot (BBQ sandwiches) *J has a baritone lesson at 6:30)
TUESDAY: Chicken sausage and orzo skillet
WEDNESDAY: Either or Spaghetti or Korean BBQ meatballs *J has an appt at 3*
THURSDAY: Maybe fish *I work 2-5*
FRIDAY: Chili (if not on Friday, then definitely one day over the weekend)
Looking Around The House
I started on my Fall cleaning schedule last week, need to continue it. And figure out where I’m going to put too many plants that need to come inside.
On My To Do List
- Grocery Store DONE
- Hardware type store for bird seed
- Repot and move more plants inside (lemon tree, hibiscus, maybe part of the lamb’s ear plant)
- Fall cleaning items
- E-mail J’s school (meeting last week went well, I have a bit of hope again)
- Still need to clean out pantry
- Pay bills
- Send a message to a friend about getting together
- Ask G to help fill out FASFA for J (college financial aid form)
- Spend some time cleaning this basement
From The Camera
I did a horrible job of picking up the camera last week (though I did end up working a few days). Over the weekend we went “north of the river” to run some errands and I went in this fun tea shop in Liberty, MO. My purchase: 
Quote For The Week 
I came across this verse more than once last week so I’m sharing it on here.
Mmmmm chai!! Love that verse!! Have a great week!
It’s one of my favorite kinds of tea. I sampled the orange chai today and it was great. Thank you, hope you have a great week as well!
Hello! You know, lunch is also hard for me. I never know what I am hungry for. Or even if I am hungry! Peanut Butter and Jelly is one of my usuals!
Hello! I ended up with ham and cheese today but maybe tomorrow will be a PBJ day. By the way, I’ve tried your grilled version of that and it is very good. Hope you are having a great Monday!
Love the pictures of the mums. Chai tea, just right for Fall.
Have a great week
Thank you! Chai tea is usually my go-to hot tea. Hope you have a great week as well!
That Italian oregano is calling to me! Love your pictures! Cute name for the tea 😀 The Chiefs game was great! I’m glad your fall weather is about to arrive! I hope the rain does too. We’re in desperate need of it also. Have a WONDERFUL week. 😀
I dried my oregano in the oven and put in a spice jar, first for me. Excited to have some on hand for cooking this winter. Had to listen to part of the game instead of watch (was out) but enjoyed it, definitely a great one! Hope you have a wonderful week as well!
I’ll have to try that. I usually strip it and freeze it. This would be a nice change for me.
I’m planning on freezing some herbs as well. Though I waited too long and I don’t have as many to work with as I’d hoped. It was super easy to dry, 20-30 minutes in oven at 250 worked for me. Hope you are having a great Wednesday!
Hello my Lovely!
I love all the peeks I ever get of your garden. I adore those jack o lantern mum pots!! So cute! That whole wall is the coolest.
I forgot all about the Masked Singer – too many good shows to watch. Aaaccck!! Lol I’ve always wanted to watch those Murders in the Bldg show, and definitely keeping it on my list.
Around here it’s totally how ’bout those Packers!! 😉 I respect your love for your team Friend. But green and gold are where it’s at….just sayin. 😆
I’m such a chai tea Gal too. MMMMMmmmmm. LOVE this season so much!
Blessings. xo
Thanks, I lucked into those pots, they just happened to be the ones with the mums I wanted. Might go back later and see if I can find more. There are a lot of good shows lately. I really do think you’d enjoy Murders in the Building. Might have to break down and renew Hulu after all for season 3 (had just decided it was the streaming service we weren’t using and to cut it. SIGH). We’ll have to agree to disagree about those team colors LOL. Hope you are having a wonderful week so far!
PS: I did a fun All Things Autumn post today and tagged you in it – in case you’re interested in playing along Jean! Thanks Lovie. xoxo
Thank you! I did play along 🙂
I love your mum..that color is so exquisite . I bought two one for the front and back this year! And pansies are such hardy little flowers to last so late in the year! I love their smiling faces. I bought bird seed a couple of weeks ago, but I need to clean up the bird houses. I want to move this this year to be right outside the den window! I love to watch them! Have a lovely rest of your weekend!
Thank you, I thought it was a different color than what I usually see everywhere. I do love pansies, keep thinking I need to go grab a few more to fill in the empty spaces from the annuals that are done for the year. Hope you had a wonderful weekend!