I’ve lots to do this week. Unfortunately, none of it is all that exciting. Just the basics. Sometimes that’s nice though. And look, I’m posting on an actual Monday! Sort of morning still on top of that. 
Let’s just get to it by joining in with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather
Well, the weather app on my phone and the local news told us it was raining this morning. However, not at our house. Must have been all around us. There’s more in the forecast for the coming week. Sure hope it falls here. Otherwise, it’s warmer this week with a predicted high in the mid 80’s for today. Then, by Friday the high is 68. Decent chances of rain the next 3 days. Looking ahead to next week, it looks COLD. Better stop procrastinating on bringing my plants inside.
As I Look Outside My Window
My visiting birds are still sporadic. Did see a cardinal and the sparrows last night. Hoping to at least see a few migrating birds one day soon. Speaking of that, I spotted this little bird in the oak tree one day last week: 
Some sort of warbler, I think.
Thinking And Pondering
A serious declutter of the house. Need to get it in some order prior to the holidays but I feel so behind in everything. Also, trying to get my calendar sorted a bit for the next few months, J has 3 concerts plus we have 2 birthdays (his and mine), G’s college graduation, plus all the usual holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas). Maybe a bit of house cleaning will be my focus for the next two weeks.
How I Am Feeling
I’m actually feeling pretty motivated this morning. Woke up early but must have slept somewhat decent. Adding frustrated because somebody is ready to play after their nap and keeps walking on the keyboard! 
On The Breakfast Plate
English muffin with sausage, coffee, plus extra Pumpkin Cream Chai Latte from Starbucks (so good!)
On The Lunch Plate
Not sure, maybe just leftovers (so BBQ pulled pork sandwich)
On The Dinner Plate
Huli Huli Chicken is marinating in the fridge, rice, maybe broccoli on the side?
What I’m Wearing Today
Red Chiefs tee shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes
On My Reading Pile
Between books! Over the weekend I finished the stack of Catherine Ryan Howard books I’d checked out of the library. And also finished Mistletoe and Mystery (The Paradise Cookery School book 3) by Daisy James.
On My TV This Week
The Chiefs! (Actually, more on the radio for me as I was out and about a bit during the game), The Voice, Masked Singer, Loki, and today I’ll start watching the last of Fear The Walking Dead. The rest of season 4 of Doctor Who. Not sure what else.
On The Menu This Week
I don’t know why I was struggling to put one together for the week, maybe the weather?
MONDAY: Huli Huli Chicken (Just a note, I’ve checked a Six Sisters Stuff cookbook out of the library and so far almost all the recipes have been winners. A bonus is that they all seem to be online as well).
TUESDAY: Tacos *I work 2-4:30*
WEDNESDAY: Husband’s Choice (either BLT’s or French Toast) *I work 8-3:30*
THURSDAY: Pork Schnitzel, sweet potatoes
FRIDAY: Either BLT’s or French Toast or maybe Waffles, depends on what my husband makes on Wed
Looking Around The House
Ugh. Need to clean the kitchen, clear the living room clutter, clean the bathrooms, make the bed. You know all the basics and then actually deep clean.
On My To Do List
Need to glance back to see if my new to do list strategy worked….sort of. Giving it a bit more time.
WHO: my pen pal, write her a very overdue letter.
WHAT: pay a few more bills, clean the house, laundry, work
WHERE/WHEN: work on Tuesday/Wednesday so far, Bonfire on Saturday (maybe? Still need details, I was off a week for it last week)
So not a lot really going on this week which is nice.
From The Camera
Thanks to some unexpected road construction, I was still walking at the park when the Chiefs game started but I was able to see these planes circling for the fly over prior to kickoff so kind of fun. There were all kinds of gulls circling in the air as well so my first photo captured the planes and the birds. 
Then, here they are in a row. Not as clear as I’d like but I was fighting with a tree line, wind, and moving planes so not as awful a photo as it probably should be either…
Quote For The Week
I thought of this quote on my walk yesterday as the leaves rustled in the wind:
Wild is the music of the autumnal leaves Amongst the faded woods. (William Wordsworth)
Looks like a busy week. And your kitty is so pretty. Looks like you have some great books too choose from. I am always partial to holidays books this time of year. Have a great week 😀
A little busy but not too bad really. Thanks, I was getting frustrated with her as she kept stepping on the keys. I try to hold off on my holiday books until at least November 1 but it’s hard. Hope you have a great week!
Love all the beautiful pictures. Have a wonderful week!
Thank you. Hope you have a wonderful week as well!
Hellooo my Lovely!
It’s funny you talk about bringing your plants in….we had our first frost here recently, but several of my pots still have flowers kind of frozen in time. It got nicer out this afternoon and Matt had a break from his online training, so we put away a lot of the deck stuff and lots of my pots.
I get overwhelmed when I think about holiday things already! So much deep cleaning I’d like to do, more early shopping etc I can’t believe Halloween is already here so I know it will all come up fast.
That huli huli chicken recipe sounds delish!
How cool to catch the pre kick-off planes. Your Chiefs have been looking mighty good again. I love your QB and he’s always fun to watch. 🙂
Blessings on your week ahead. xoxo
I’m late with replying to comments again! Thinking about the holidays leaves me kind of overwhelmed as well but we can only do so much, right? The huli huli chicken ended up being our least favorite of the recipes I’ve tried. I think it might’ve been because the chicken dried out a bit on the grill, I’d bake it and add sauce if I make it again. Always fun to see things like those planes, a benefit of living sort of close to the stadium. Yes, the Chiefs are still doing good and I’m happy! Hope you are getting ready for a wonderful weekend up there!
Hello, my friend. I always love your bird photos. I learn so much from you about them. Have you watched Daryl Dixon’s Walking Dead yet? Flynn and I want to start it, but we just have to get to it! We are into Gilmore Girls now! Have a cozy evening and a great week!
Thank you! Yes, I have watched Daryl Dixon’s Walking Dead and actually loved it. Much preferred it to the one with Maggie and Negan which wasn’t bad, I think I’m just not a big Maggie fan. Would you believe I’ve never seen Gilmore Girls? I’ll have to check that one out someday soon. Hope you are getting ready for a great weekend!