March is finally here complete with spring fever and weird super quick changing weather!
For now, it’s time to join in with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom for Happy Homemaker Monday.
The Weather
Weird. It’s been nice but also chilly. When I left for the store this morning, I stepped out onto the front porch in the sunshine and said: Oh, it’s so nice out!
And then, when I stepped out of the store, the clouds were there along with a chilly breeze. SIGH. It is supposed to be almost 60 today so I’m not giving up hope.We’re supposed to get some type of rain/light snow mix overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, I think. Almost wonder if it’s arriving sooner. Then, back to *regular* winter with highs in the mid 40’s for the rest of the week. Spring weather again next week.
Right Now I Am
Working on this post, doing laundry, wondering what to have for lunch
Something Fun To Share
I stumbled across this fun channel on Instagram but he’s also on YouTube: Cookin’ with Congress. I was going to share the video where he ate like Harry S Truman since I’m here in Missouri but alas, I can’t figure out how to share a short on here. Here’s Eisenhower (from Kansas, right next door to us). It’s really fun to see what they all ate!
Thinking And Pondering
Just going to admit it, I was petty and turned down work. I knew if I went, I’d be resentful about a lot of things. Not a great attitude to take in there with the kids. (Plus I’m fairly certain I would’ve been covering in the classroom where the stomach bug’s been flying. Wanting NO part of that). So is it worse to be petty or resentful? I mean neither is good, of course.
On the other hand, I’m human. And I did wake up with a pretty sore shoulder this morning (pulled muscle, maybe?) so I guess it all worked out.
On My TV
Not much, I need to read this week. However, I’ll probably watch Spring Baking Championship if it’s on Max. And Next Level Chef on Thursday. Maybe The Voice with my husband later tonight.
On My Reading Pile
So many books, so little time! How can I have so many books on hold for 8-10 weeks out and then, they all come up for my turn at the exact same time? This week I’m going to focus mainly on reading Mickey7 by Ashton Edward, not even a library book but the movie comes out this weekend.
On the Kindle app, I’m trying to get through The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided By Politics And Religion by Jonathan Haidt. Um, I had such high hopes but it’s starting a bit (coughs *A LOT*) dry. Feel like I’m back in college and reading a textbook. I’m still interested but it’s slow-going.
Listening To
Silence now, time to switch up the laundry.
On The Menu For This Week
Trying to be more mindful and less wasteful so we’ve decided to start leaving Fridays open for leftovers.
MONDAY: Carnitas , corn tortillas (trying to use up a package of these from the fridge)
TUESDAY: Pancakes with strawberries and blueberries
WEDNESDAY: Spaghetti, salad, garlic toast
THURSDAY: Turkey sausage (from freezer, grilled last week), broccoli, and orzo
FRIDAY:
On My To Do List
Usuals: laundry, clean the house, etc
I don’t even know what else…prepare for the apocalypse? Oh, I remember I did want to rake the leaves off the garden…
Happening This Week
I work on Wednesday morning but other than that nothing. And I’m perfectly okay with that. I’m sure things will come up or I’ve forgotten something.
My Simple Pleasure 
Cat snuggles.
Lesson Learned The Past Week
If you’re sick, rest is good. And keeps you from ending up with that never-ending stuff. (My poor husband is now sick and not resting so I hope he doesn’t end up with the never-ending stuff. He’s downing the Emergen-C so maybe that’ll help)
Looking Around The House
It’s a mess! If it’s a clear surface, somehow it’s not. Time for a bit of cleaning and clearing.
From The Camera
What camera? Sigh, I must do better with the real camera and actually getting out. (All phone pics in this post) 
Prayer List
Family (especially my niece, more on that later), Friends, Neighbors (I saw the neighbor on the corner leave in an ambulance last night, he’s been on hospice so I don’t think that’s a great sign), Strangers, Our Country, the entire world…
Quote For The Week
May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears. (Nelson Mandela)
Hello my Lovely!
I’m so happy to know I won’t be the only one suffering more winter this week. Lol
And it’s never petty to take care of yourself in any capacity in my opinion. So I think it was just smart not going in.
My happy place is kitty (& doggy) snuggles too!
Love the pics – especially the diamond art 😉 Perfect for March! ☘️🌈
I hope your Hubby feels better. So ready for Spring and warmth to get rid of bugs!!
Blessings on the rest of your week and stay cozy. 💗
We’re getting thunderstorms today, then high winds, then snow later. Always interesting weather around here. Thank you for your kind words. Hope you are having a great start to your week!
Happy March! Your flowers are beautiful. I love your kitty pic. It reminds me of our sweet girl that passed away a year ago. She was the sweetest. Have a great week!
Thank you! It’s so hard losing the furry family members. Hope your week is off to a wonderful start!
I totally agree, rest is the answer when you’re sick. Your kitty picture is so cute. Our cat won’t sit on our knee yet but she’s definitely settling and less skittish (we got her from an animal rescue last year). Have a lovely week.
Funny how even knowing rest is the answer how often I just don’t do it. We had a cat many years ago wasn’t a snuggler at all, funny how different they all act. Hope you have a great week!
That video was so funny ! I liked it. Yep you need rest when sick. Have a great week
Glad you liked the video, I’ve found a lot of his videos to be really funny and interesting at the same time. Hope you’ve had a great week so far.
Beautiful cat, mine were never lap cats. I hope all your family gets better soon. My son Johnny is full of cold, I’m hoping that we don’t catch it. Take care and take it easy x
Thank you! Our first cat wasn’t ever a lap cat (or nearly as bossy as this one). Hope your son feels better (and your husband as well) and that you are staying healthy.
Hello, my friend. Yes to the rest when sick! I am always telling my husband that. He thinks a cough drop in his pocket is a free pass to resume life as usual! That is probably why his cough has held on for so long. Have a cozy evening, and we just started leaving room for leftovers too!
It’s hard to rest when you are used to being on the go. However, yes, not resting does make it all linger. A night for leftovers makes it easier on the cooks, too. Hope you’ve had a great week so far!
I have suffered this winter as well. It has been a long hard year so far. I love the pictures from the camera. I would say it was fine you turned down work if you would have resented going.
Hopefully, it will be a warm (but not too hot!) and healthy spring for us all. Thank you. Hope you’ve had a great week so far!
So so sorry to be running so late! What a week I’ve had, but promise next week I won’t be so late to visit. Weather is heading back into winter here this week so I understand! 2 days of sun and few premature bulbs and I was ready for spring – jokes on me snow predicted for Thursday 🙂
As for not going in to work – good for you. You sometimes have to do what’s best for your health – especially when there is sickness AND kids in the mix. I keep trying to read also, but fall asleep almost immediately! Here’s to this next week being better, slower and much more enjoyable.
We’ve moved on ahead to summer around here. I had to kick on the a/c yesterday! Insane. I miss spring but definitely have had enough of winter for this year. Hope your week is going much, much better so far!