Still not sure how I got so far away from posting every day to hardly posting. Wait, yes, I do know. Life got busy! And it’s not going to slow down much this week either. However, today is a holiday Monday so I have time to post this morning.
Joining in with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom as always.
The Weather
Well, I watered all my flower and the garden this morning and now it looks like it might rain. Pretty sure it wasn’t in the forecast. It’s currently 79 degrees and switching between sun and clouds. (Sprinkled just a bit as I was coming home from the store but by the time I arrived, sun was shining and it felt hot). Looks like there’s around a 50% chance of rain all week starting tomorrow with highs in the mid to upper 80’s.
As I Look Outside My Window 
Over the weekend, I chased a catbird around with the camera (very shy, hard to capture on camera!). And this morning, I spotted a bluebird! First time I’ve ever seen one in my own backyard. Too slow with the camera. Not sure if I’ll see one again. Keep checking with no luck.
Right Now
I’ve just returned from the grocery store and sat down to continue writing this post. I did put most the groceries away first.
Thinking And Pondering
Still thinking about the catbirds (there were 2!) as well as the bluebird that I saw this morning. 
How whenever I feel a little lost or down, I almost always spot a different bird. And how I believe they are signs. 
On the morning of J’s graduation, I spotted a brown thrasher, only one I’ve seen this year, and it happened to have been my mom’s favorite bird. Hummingbirds were my late mother-in-law’s favorites and very recently, J saw one just hovering right outside our front windows almost like it was looking inside (nowhere near our feeders). 
And I have a feeling my late father might have sent the bluebird since they are a symbol for happiness and hope.
How I Am Feeling
A tiny bit overwhelmed. Who me? Put off all my have-to’s until the very last day of the weekend? Not me! SIGH.
On The Breakfast Plate
J and I had McDonald’s. We’ve been talking about getting it forever and finally both remembered on the same day. I had 2 breakfast burritos and a coffee.
On The Lunch Plate
Not sure yet. Probably some leftover chicken from yesterday.
On The Dinner Plate
Ribs (found some already cooked in freezer), hot dogs, cucumber salad, maybe corn on the cob, fruit
What I’m Wearing Today
Navy blue t shirt, jean shorts, and leopard print slip on shoes
On My Reading Pile
Finished The Outsider by Stephen King over the weekend. Looks like they made a series for it on HBO or Max (whatever they call it now). Pretty good book but a little scary, not sure I’ll watch the series, might though. Now I’ve started The End of the World is Just the Beginning by Peter Zeihan. Barely into the book but interesting non-fiction so far.
On My TV This Week
Need to finish watching The Dungeons and Dragons movie, it’s on Paramount + and wasn’t bad but I started it too late and fell asleep. Barry, Dr. Who, the last episode of Ted Lasso. Started watching Locke and Key, binging my way through that one.
On The Menu
Are you even surprised to hear it’s another busy week for me? And a busy week for my husband as well. Putting 2 young adults in charge of a few dinners. And we have a freezer full of frozen pizza for any dinner emergencies.
MONDAY: ribs (from freezer, already cooked) and hot dogs, cucumber salad
TUESDAY: French Toast (G is in charge of this meal) *I work 9:30-6*
WEDNESDAY: Poutine (J wanted to try this….I’m still a little iffy about it) *I work 9:30-6*
THURSDAY: Roast in the slow cooker *I work 9:30-6*
FRIDAY: Husband’s choice (I’m out of town for a girlfriend weekend getaway)
Looking Around The House 
The helium balloons from J’s graduation last Saturday are still going strong! And I have a lot of cleaning to do today. Want to get it in some sort of order before this crazy busy week.
On My To Do List
(For the week)
- Water garden/outdoor flowers *DONE*
- Grocery store *DONE*
- Pay Bills due at end of month
- Laundry
- Still need to order graduation announcements *DONE*
- Bake quiches to take on trip (I’m in charge of breakfasts)
- Pack for trip/decide what I’m wearing to work this week
- Mow the lawn
- Clean the entire house
- Get gas for the car (waiting to see if it goes down a bit after holiday)
From The Camera
Walking around yesterday, I took notice of things in the yard on the verge of blooming…
Quote For The Week
Seems appropriate to share this poem today:
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
–John McCrae (1872–1918)
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I love all your flowers and those birds are lovely! We have seen a lot of cardinals and bluebirds this year! That makes my heart happy! Seems like you have a really busy week! Hope that it geos wonderful!
Thank you! Mostly it’s just work busy, was supposed to be 12-6 each day but with some staff turnover, I’m now doing the 9:30 to 6 shift. I’m just focusing on the break at the end of the week 🙂
Don’t you love “finding” meals in your freezer? Of course, that’s just a testament as to how crazy busy our lives are. Your bird photography is making me want to go in the backyard with the binoculars! Have a beautiful week!
Yes, it’s the best to find something already cooked in there. Of course, I really need to clean it out as I have no idea what else might be lurking in there. Aw, thank you. Hope you have a great week as well!
Gas is expensive here too! 1,82 a liter. Now, poutine is IT around here.. it is sooooo good! They say it was invented in a village not far from here.
Have a great week
I’m really hoping the price drops just a bit overnight since this was a long weekend. Of course, I also have my grocery store discount so hopefully that will also help. I think gas is high everywhere. Interesting about the poutine. None of us has ever tried it. Hope your week is amazing!
What a lovely post, full of beautiful flowers and birds.
I love the poem too! Hope you have a wonderful and relaxing week!
Thank you! Hope you have a wonderful week as well. I’m off to work in just a bit so not sure how relaxing it will be with that but I’ll try it. Ha.
Hello beautiful Lady!
I totally get the life getting busy thing. I have a feeling this summer is going to be a crazy one around here too. I always love seeing what you capture from your garden…and that bluebird!! How cool is that? I absolutely 1000% believe they are signs. Hummingbirds have been regular ones for me. Spiritual visits as I like to think of them. 😉
I hope you get time to relax and just putter around in your garden soon. 🌸
Blessings. xo
I’m still not even sure how it’s already the end of May? Glad you get some spiritual visitors as well. I’m planning to sit down soon and just carve out some time to relax and write it on the calendar. Hope you’ve been having a great week so far!
CONGRATULATIONS J – YOU DID IT!!!
Your photos are gorgeous as always – spring is certainly in FULL bloom at your house and those birds are awesome.
As for BLOG 365, I’m a bit behind also, but when I can I do multiple scheduled posts…it’s the only way I’ll make it through the year with life being so busy.
Have a GREAT rest of your week.
Thank you! Yes, I keep thinking I need to schedule posts and then, I just don’t seem to do it. Maybe I’ll make that my Monday project. Hope you are getting ready for a wonderful weekend!