A true happy homemaker Monday post today as I’m actually at home! My long-term subbing is over for now. Typically, August and September are slower months as well. Time to get things back in order around here for a bit. While I’m missing my sweet preschool students quite a bit this morning, I am excited to have time for blogging again.
Joining in as always with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom for this wonderful link up and community of bloggers.
The Weather
It looks and feels oddly fall-like out there this morning. It’s overcast and 71 degrees. We’re not supposed to get any rain today so I did go ahead and water everything. Chances of rain tomorrow and Wednesday but the temperature isn’t supposed to hit 90 degrees until Friday. A nice break from all the super hot weather we’ve had.
As I Look Outside My Window
Okay, so not technically outside my window and from yesterday but I can’t wait to share this. Look what was hiding under those leaves in the front porch flower garden yesterday: A Luna Moth! Isn’t it beautiful?
Right Now
Working on this post, trying to adapt to a bit of a slower pace today while thinking of the million and one things I need to do this week.
Thinking And Pondering
Yesterday was a bit rough. I was dealing with quite a bit of resentment at needing to be home right now. Not that I hate being at home but my plan had always been to work at the preschool full-time when J graduated but it’s not the right time. Sometimes it just feels like as the mom, I make way more concessions to my plans/life/wants/needs than my husband. Seems like he gets to do whatever he wants and when he wants to do it, not entirely true but it feels that way a lot. Just me? Probably normal but like I said I was struggling with it yesterday and my mood toward my poor husband really reflected it. Just needing to work on accepting and embracing this new stage of things.
How I Am Feeling Today
Not awful though I was up a bit last night with some tummy troubles (probably a combination of the thoughts above and dinner not setting well as I ate kind of late)
On The Breakfast Plate
I had a Cafe Mocha from Starbucks and a grocery store croissant, a smaller one…much better than their larger ones.
On The Lunch Plate
I’m not sure but maybe a Blueberry Dutch baby pancake as we seem to have surplus of blueberries and the neighbor gave us lots of fresh eggs!
On The Dinner Plate
Lazy day, I’m just going to reheat some already cooked brisket that’s in the freezer, maybe cook some potatoes to go with it.
What I’m Wearing Today
navy blue shirt with butterfly design plus capri pants that match the color of the butterfly design in kind of a brighter blue color plus socks and tennis shoes.
On My Reading Pile
Lots of overdue library books! Still working through the book on Intuitive Eating, haven’t really started anything new. Need to sort/recycle the magazine pile. Probably going to do that later today.
On My TV This Week
I’m so excited that Only Murders in the Building season 3 premieres tomorrow! I’ll be watching that one. Mostly, I’ve been watching House Hunters International. It’s fascinating to me, love seeing the homes in the different countries and how much some of them differ from our homes here in the U.S.
On My Menu
Keeping things pretty basic and simple. Our anniversary trip is later next week so I want to make things this week that I can stash the leftovers in the freezer as I know J especially won’t want to eat out every day while were gone.
MONDAY: brisket, potatoes of some sort *J has a baritone lesson at 6:30*
TUESDAY: tacos with peppers *Election day/Vote!* *MNO with friends*
WEDNESDAY: pork chops on the grill, corn on the cob, salad?
THURSDAY: spaghetti and meatballs, salad
FRIDAY: roast in the crock pot
Would also like to try and do a bit of baking this week to take advantage of the nicer weather, probably banana bread, zucchini bread, maybe just make some cookie dough for the freezer.
Looking Around The House
Oh boy. If you’ve seen the Barbie movie, you’ll know what I mean when I say it’s time time move it a bit away from a mojo dojo casa house and back toward a dream house. Somewhere in the middle would be nice. Basically, it’s a mess!
On My To Do List
All the stuff I’ve been ignoring/unable to do for the past month!
- Research the ballot for tomorrow’s special election (it’s just a school bond thing)
- Take J to the bank to set up a checking account
- Get J enrolled in the community college (He can do this himself, I’m just the encouragement/ride)
- Prepare for our trip next week
- So much yard work! Freshen up the flowers (read: clear away the pots holding dead flowers), garden (I did weed a bit yesterday, time to plant for fall…a bit late but we’ll see)
- Clean the house!
- Schedule J’s 2nd driving lesson, take him to take his driver’s test
- Go on a hike with the camera
- Take some donations to the thrift store
- Dry some herbs/freeze some veggies from the garden
From The Camera
Orange marigolds make me happy so I’m adding a few to the flower garden and vegetable garden.
Technically, this one is a phone photo but I’m refreshing the flower garden areas a bit and loved the way the lantana looked with the brown-eyed Susan flowers. Plus the photo bomb by our little gray cat.
On My Prayer List 
Friends, family, strangers. My preschool students who are moving on to their new schools after the summer program ends this week. The teachers for a successful school year. My father-in-law as he recovers from back surgery. J to have a good start to his college years and G to have a good finish as he starts his last semester. Peace, good health, and kindness to those in need (isn’t that all of us?)
Quote For The Week
The will of God will not take us where the grace of God cannot sustain us. (Billy Graham)
((hugs)) to you and may you have a wonderful week
Thank you! Hope your week is off to a great start!
Having a few more relaxing days sounds great. The butterfly is amazing. And naturally, you’re wearing a butterfly design shirt 🙂
Thank God for generous neighbors!
Your orange flowers are so pretty. And the quote you chose I really like.
Have a blessed week!
Thank you! I could have worked 2 times today already but knew I needed the break for a bit. Hope your week is off to a wonderful start!
Great picture. Your weather is better than mine. Now return your library books and see if your library will take you magazines. 😉 I use older ones for crafts and current for patrons.
We are getting a really nice weather week. The last couple of weeks have been pretty hot with all the heat advisories and weird rain showers every morning. Thanks for the reminder about my library books and magazine suggestion 🙂 Hope your week is off to a great start!
So pretty photos – they make this rainy Monday look pretty! Hope you have a good week ahead!
Thank you! We had a lot of on and off rain last week but things are still so dry around here, I’d gladly take another rainy Monday. Hope you have a wonderful new week!
Hi my Lovely,
Beautiful pics. Love the moth! And love the time of garden abundance. I get that the time when kids grow and you moving on to make next plans – it feels tricky. I think it’s good you have open communication with your hubby and you have every right to want something for you too. Maybe there can be a compromise in there somewhere? 🤗
I love house hunters int’l! And I want to watch Only Murders in the Bldg. I just know it’s a series I’d love,. I’ll have to binge it one of these days.
Blessings on your week ahead dearest! xoxo
Thank you! Yes, it’s just hard to feel stuck while everything is in transition. I don’t know…not sure we have the best communication to be honest but we’ll get through it. House hunters is fun but so many times I keep saying to the people, um…you could paint the walls! LOL. Hope your week has been a great one so far!
You take beautiful photos, can I ask what camera do you use ?
Thank you so much! It’s a Nikon D3500 (I think that’s the right number) and then, we have Samsung phones (no idea what #, had a really old one but we just updated to the newest ones and I’m a bit miffed the phone sometimes does a better job than the actual camera).
Jean, o ja… embracing new stages can be challenging, but it also brings opportunities for growth and new experiences. Maybe God opens another door… You’re doing your best, and your willingness to work on accepting these changes shows your strength and resilience. Remember, progress takes time and self-compassion.
I find the Luna Moth so beautiful. I’ve never seen one of these. And as I read through your blog, we seem to be somewhat alike. Potted plants, struggles, flowers, etc.
Thank you so much for Billy Grahams quote.
Thank you, your kind words and thoughts mean a lot. I’d never seen a Luna Moth in my own yard like that so it was very exciting! Yes, I do think we might have lots in common with our love of nature and struggles. Hope you are having a wonderful week so far! We’ve made it to Thursday.
Sending you virtual hugs – being the mom is hard and a bit unsettling even, but oh so important. 😀
WONDERFUL PICTURES! I especially love the Lantanas – one of my favorite bush flowers.
Sorry to be so late – hope you had a great week. And I hope your weather stays nice this upcoming week.
Thank you! I splurged a bit on the hanging basket of Lantanas but it’s been oh so worth it. Yesterday, I had a beautiful swallowtail visiting and then later, my little hummingbird tested all the flowers in the basket! We’re getting a much needed cool off and lots of rain showers this morning. Hope your week is off to a great start!