Is it me or has February been a bit brutal this year? Though I’m determined not to rush the year along, I’m not exactly sad to see this month end.
Joining in with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom for the Happy Homemaker Monday.
The Weather
A Spring preview! And I’m happy to enjoy it. It’s currently 57 degrees outside, snow is melting, only places really left are the giant piles from the snowplows. Bring on the mud! This entire week is supposed to be in the 50’s/60’s with a slight chance of rain on Wednesday.
As I Look Outside My Window
An amazing sunrise this morning! Bit later now so not as much to see, blue skies and empty bird feeders. I’m out of bird seed but not as worried, figured I got the birds through the super cold. They can manage for a day in 50 degree weather.
Right Now I Am
Sniffling. SIGH. I’ve been sick a lot this school year and it’s annoying.
Something Fun To Share
Maybe next week. Unless you want this cold? Of course, it’s not fun.
Thinking And Pondering
Just stuff. I want to go for a walk but how muddy is it out there and I really don’t feel great, zombie level 5ish. New job or no? Need to go on a date with the husband. Hoping I feel better for our friend get together on Saturday and can KMBMS (Keep My Big Mouth Shut) depending on where the conversation lands.
On My Bedside Table
A kleenex (clean), book, lamp, phone charger
On My TV
Started getting this crud on Saturday so basically just watching movies I’ve already seen: Infinity Wars, End Game, Speed, and Spider Man: No Way Home. Also, Next Level Chef later this week and maybe catch up on some other regular tv shows. Need to circle back to Brooklyn Nine-Nine, still enjoying it, just took a little break.
On My Reading Pile
I don’t even know. Some random Ginger Bolton cozy mystery, the next in the series. I like to read them at bedtime because they take very little concentration. My library hold came up but I’ve not started it: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt. Mickey-7 by Edward Ashton, need to finish reading it before the movie comes out sometime in March.
And I just remembered, I have an actual book to go pick up at the local library (usually do e-books), Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, The Marines, and the Making and Breaking of America’s Empire by Jonathan M. Katz.
Listening To
A quiet house, no tv, no radio, really just the appliances now and then.
On The Menu For This Week
Hooray for a warmer week! Friday’s dinner of vodka pasta with bacon and cherry tomatoes (optional add-ins):
MONDAY: grilled chicken legs, asparagus, corn on the cob
TUESDAY: hamburgers, French Fries
WEDNESDAY: spicy Korean chicken, rice
THURSDAY: grilled turkey sausage with peppers and onions
FRIDAY: Open
Saturday/Sunday: We’ve got dinner plans on Saturday night and I’m thinking possibly spaghetti for Sunday
On My To Do List
Usual items of grocery store, cleaning the house, and laundry. Pay a few bills. Water some plants. Hoping I feel good enough to do outside stuff tomorrow.
Happening This Week
Thankfully not too much, I work (so far) on Friday and then, we have dinner plans out on Saturday
My Simple Pleasure
Fresh flowers. I’m especially looking forward to going outside and seeing flowers on the front porch and in the yard again.
Lesson Learned The Past Week
Doesn’t matter how many vitamins you take, a sick kid hanging on you and getting the coughs in before you can say “Germ Catcher!” has a high probability of sharing the cold with you.
Looking Around The House
Wish I had to the energy to clean up a bit more but I don’t. Carpet needs cleaned although more mud is coming so that might need to wait.
From The Camera
Sadly, I don’t think I picked up the “real” camera last week. Hoping to change that and get some nice outdoor shots this week. Still photographing my Valentine’s Day flowers. 
Prayer List
Friends, family, strangers, the country, the world. The Pope. The people I don’t want to pray for because they annoy and anger me but I’m doing it anyway.
Quote For The Week
It takes courage to be kind. (Maya Angelou)
Your flower pictures are beautiful. I’ve heard a few people mention vodka pasta recently, I must look it up. I hope you feel better soon and have a lovely week 🙂
Thank you! I think it’s not too hard to make but I did just pick up a jarred sauce for simplicity. Hope your week is off to a wonderful start!
Hope you feel better soon. I’ve had vodka pasta only once and it was delicious! KMBMS yep that happens to me too. Have a great week
Thank you! I think I’m on the downside of it. Glad to know I”m not the only one struggling with the KMBMS. LOL! Hope your week is off to a fantastic start!
So sorry you are feeling under the weather! Your flower pics are a nice pop of color!
Thank you! Yes, I’m ready to see more color inside and out (especially outside). Happy Tuesday!
Hope you’re feeling better soon! My daughter was sick. Then my husband. Now I am but I have seen improvement the past day or two. For that I’m thankful! This Winter has been hard on our household.
I hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
Thank you! My oldest was sick a few weeks ago, I did wonder if I stirred up the germs when cleaning…reason not to clean, ha! Of course, I’m pretty sure the kiddo at preschool gave me this one. Hopefully, we’ll all be healthy in time to enjoy some lovely warmer spring weather. Happy Tuesday!
Oh my sweet Jean!
So sorry you caught the crud again. Ugh!! Another reason to want to speed to Spring and warmth and more outdoors and less germs. ☀️
Your pics of your flowers are stunning! And that pasta is making me drool. That looks so good!
I hope you feel better and get to enjoy date nights and outings. 💗
We’re getting some false Spring moments this week and it’s giving me life! Trying not to look at the rain/snow mix forecast ahead. 🙈
Blesssings xoox
Thank you! Feel much better today. We’re getting that lovely spring preview here, so nice to run outside without a jacket. I think next week we’re back to lower temps as well. Thankfully, nothing crazy like those below zero wind chills. Hope you are in the middle of a great week!
Your flowers are beautiful! Feel better soon, it’s always the kiddos that getcha sick!
Thank you! I’m feeling much better today, actually have energy 🙂 Hope you are in the middle of a great week!