Ah, it’s finally April. Getting closer to that spring and summer weather with blooming flowers everywhere. My favorite.
Today, my mind is full of all the projects and things I’d like to get done. However, my body isn’t quite keeping up after a not so restful night’s sleep and a bit of achiness (the weather, I think).
Let’s just get to planning the week with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather 
It’s cloudy with a slight chance of rain today. It’s currently 57 but feels a bit cooler to me. Still was warm enough overnight that I left my outdoor house plants outside for an extended vacation. Soon enough they’ll be moving out there full time. Tomorrow the high is supposed to be in the 80’s (!!!) with another slight chance of thunderstorms. Then, back down to highs in the 50’s for the rest of the week. Lows in the 30’s, plants back inside for a bit. Weekend, however, looks perfect with sunshine and highs in the 70’s.
As I Look Outside My Window
I see birds that are a bit upset that the feeders are close to empty. However, let me tell you what I heard outside my window in the super early morning hours. The calling of a couple of barred owls. Very close, likely in the Maple tree. That never gets old.
Right Now
Working on this post, doing a bit of laundry, and thinking about lunch.
Thinking And Pondering
Easter plans, if we’ll have any outside of church, all the projects around the house I’d like to get done.
On My Bedside Table
The usual. Here’s a couple views of my dresser though as it tends to get stuff on it more often than the bedside table which I limit to only the lamp, phone charger, and phone. (Of course, underneath it, I currently have all the Easter basket goodies hidden) 
On My TV Tonight
Probably just The Voice. And I’ll watch my latest Doctor Who episode while folding laundry. Should probably do another books/movie/tv post soon as I’ve watched some great things and read a few fun books.
Listening To
The dryer. Probably going to hear the cat complaining as she wanted outside, she’ll soon change her mind.
On The Lunch Plate
I’m leaning toward chicken tortilla soup (from a can)
On The Dinner Plate
Pork chops, potatoes, and salad
On My Menu This Week 
Kind of worked this one out while grocery shopping…
MONDAY: pork chops, potatoes, salad *J has a lesson at 6:30*
TUESDAY: burritos (using a simplified version, we’ll leave out the beans of this recipe) *J has an appt at 11:00*
WEDNESDAY: chicken spinach skillet
THURSDAY: pepper steak
FRIDAY: Spaghetti, or OUT
On My Reading Pile
Just started reading The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell, seems like a promising thriller so far.
On My To Do List
Um, all the things!
- Laundry
- Grocery store *DONE*
- Clean the house
- Send a couple Easter cards (get Easter cards, also)
- Call family regarding Easter plans
- Need new work clothes as well as a new pair of tennis shoes
- Change Instagram password (we’re getting new phones, can’t remember my old password and don’t want to get locked out of my account-again)
- Outdoor chores: get birdseed, start more flower seeds, clean up yard
- Finish Easter baskets for the boys (yes, I’m making my adult children baskets)
- Move/Rearrange a few things around the house
- Bonus item: mark off some vacation weeks this summer (No longer worried about my work not calling me ever again. I work the end of May, bit of June, and so far all of July. Could change though)
Plans This Week
Finish the Easter baskets (I went with an overwhelming/overkill on it Peeps theme plus I’m giving them some new shirts/shorts), Work on cleaning the porch/yard-take things to the city wide trash/brush drop off on Saturday, and get J started driving again (plus look into local driving schools)
What I’m Creating
Starting to plan out the garden areas and front porch/deck areas. So excited that it’s almost time to add the flowers. 
Simple Pleasure
Walking around the yard seeking out small signs of spring 
Looking Around The House 
Started to clean on Saturday before becoming distracted by the weather so it’s not awful. Still see lots of heavy winter blankets and such to put away. Always needs tidying as well.
From The Camera 
On My Prayer List 
Unknown neighbor who posted on the neighborhood site, seemed to be having a very tough time of things, friends who are not feeling well (we had to postpone our monthly game night due to illnesses), a few sick teachers (strep is going around our area apparently), family. Kindness, peace, and healing to spread throughout the world.
Quote For The Week
Seems fitting to my mood today:
Spring is the time of plans and projects. (Leo Tolstoy)
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day 91/365
Oh my dear lovely Jean – thank you so much for posting your flower photos! Those daffs bring me life. Lol They’re such a cheerful bright flower. I think I’m loving yellow more and more as I age too. I’m so jealous of those temps too. Get extra dig in the dirt time for me. 😉
I still make baskets for my kiddos too- but I don’t make them do a scavenger hunt anymore. 😂
Blessings on your week and Easter ahead. xoxo 🐰 💕
Well, don’t be too jealous but we had to test out our a/c today as it was in the 80’s. This weather is so weird though, my backyard is so dry, it looks more like mid-July than early April. Thunderstorm chances tonight, we’re all really hoping we get some rain. No more scavenger hunts? Aw. LOL! Hope you are having a great week so far!
I really enjoyed reading your post, joining you on your walk around the house and yard.
And also in the plans you are making for Easter.
I like that quote a lot too.
Thank you. Yes, I thought the quote just described spring so perfectly.