Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day weekend (if you celebrated). Mine was okay. Honestly, I’m glad my Galentine’s Day was so much fun because this weekend was just kind of blah. Nothing terribly wrong but I was just in a funk for most of it.
Quick weekend synopsis:
Friday at work was a hard day leaving me so fed up at the end of the day. Thankfully, I ended my day in my favorite classroom which probably saved my sanity. We did nothing at home Friday evening although my husband did fix the waffles and bacon for dinner. I’d left him a Valentine’s Day card earlier in the day.
Saturday, he brought me flowers and eggs from Sam’s Club. Can you guess which one cost more? If you said the flowers, you’re wrong!
Sunday, my mood didn’t really improve despite it being a sunny but very cold day. Ran lots of errands to try to be out in the (cold) sunshine but my mood stayed pretty grumbly until last night.
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Moving on to today, the lovely little gray cat woke me at 4:00AM for who knows why. She didn’t leave me alone until I was out of bed either. SIGH. Let’s just get to our Happy Homemaker Monday categories and link up with the host of this lovely community, Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather
Mood partially explained! Dusting of 1-2 inches of snow today with a high of 20 degrees, currently 11 degrees with a windchill of 0. Still snowing right now though supposed to stop. Winter storm warning from Tuesday at 12:00 AM until Wednesday at 3:00 AM. Also, cold weather advisory from tonight at 9:00 PM (apparently 20 degrees isn’t cold) until Wednesday at 6:00 PM. Oh, and let’s not forget this one: Extreme Cold Watch (I’ve honestly never even heard of this one!) from Wednesday at 6:00 PM until Thursday at noon. And it’s supposed to be 50 degrees by Sunday, of course. Welcome to the Midwest Weather Roller Coaster.
As I Look Outside My Window
Think we covered that in the weather. However, I did want to share this photo of my Flicker woodpecker from last week. He (or she?) is still visiting my suet feeders and I was excited to see some of the yellow tail feathers showing from this angle.
Right Now I Am
Working on this post in a slightly chilly basement (it’s usually warm).
Something Fun To Share
I made grocery store Valentine’s cookies on Saturday that I filled with marshmallow creme buttercream for part of our Valentine’s Day weekend. G said they looked like “Walmart brand macarons” which he said was not an insult when I asked if I should be insulted or complimented. LOL.
Thinking And Pondering
Work. I said on Friday that I was going to find another sub to cover me for a certain classroom on Thursday but I’m torn. I feel like I’m giving up if I don’t go ahead and work my day but I can’t have another experience like rest time on Friday. The teachers in said class will understand either way, I know. They’ve been nothing but supportive.
And I do love the kids, some of them just…honestly, need a different environment than that classroom. They’d probably thrive with a smaller class and more structure.
On My Bedside Table
Same stuff, lamp, phone charger, book
On My TV
Still working through Brooklyn Nine-Nine though I did watch the SNL music special on Saturday night and enjoyed it. Missed the big program last night, might stream it later today just to see.
On My Reading Pile
If you want a completely creepy and engaging read, I suggest Someone in the Attic by Andrea Mara. Couldn’t put it down.
Listening To
Forgot to cancel my Amazon music trial, must do that this week, so had on some classical music while I read on Saturday afternoon.
On The Menu For This Week
Well, I had it all planned out in my head while grocery shopping but I’m struggling to remember…
MONDAY: hotdogs, French fries, cantaloupe
TUESDAY: Maybe minestrone, rolls
WEDNESDAY: Pork chops, sweet potatoes
THURSDAY: Mexican casserole (corn tortillas, taco meat, ect)
FRIDAY: No idea
*All subject to change
On My To Do List
Need to pay a few bills, laundry, water plants! (forgot this yesterday), not really anything pressing (unless I’m forgetting something, highly possible)
Happening This Week
Snow. SIGH. Depending on the storm timing, Bunco on Tuesday night but I’m thinking it’s going to be a no-go. Maybe work on Thursday from 7:45-2, see thinking and pondering section, suppose that also depends on if I can find a sub for myself as that might not happen anyway.
What I Am Creating
Nada
My Simple Pleasure
Fresh flowers. Warmer weather and sunshine.
Lesson Learned The Past Week
When things are bothering me at home, I need to speak up a bit sooner and not let them simmer so long. Also, never agree to come into work in the middle of a holiday party. I will never do that one again, shouldn’t even have been asked to do that. Beginning or end is fine but not the middle, so disorienting and confusing.
Looking Around The House
Another part of my weekend mood, might have uttered words to effect that I’m not the hired help. I think the walls are closing in, actually it needs the usual cleaning bits and a whole lot of declutter work.
From The Camera
Combo of phone/”real” camera pics in this post but this one’s from the phone. Doesn’t she look all cuddly, cute, and innocent and not like a furry, demanding 4:00 AM alarm clock?
Prayer List
Family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, all the kids in our school. Anyone struggling with this crazy cold winter.
Quote For The Week
You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord. (Leviticus 19:18 ESV)
As always I LOVE your pictures! And yes she looks absolutely adorable and cuddly, maybe even enough for her to be a 4AM alarm clock? I feel your “hired help” pain and have uttered words of a similar nature more than once recently – I’m at the “if I have to pick it up or clean it up point that it will tossed or donated! I hope that snow and storm don’t hang around very long and you get that much needed sunshine. Have a GREAT (or at least better) week my friend.
Thank you! She has other people to “boss” today so I’m getting a bit of a break, LOL. Glad it’s not just me, maybe something in the air, like the cold and the snow and the clouds, then? LOL. Hope your week is off to a great start.
Hello my dear Beautiful Friend!
I’m so sorry that some school frustrations, the winter blahs and the weather have not been helping your mood. I feel you on Spring fever and the walls closing in a bit. I’m trying hard to continue to embrace the cozy but I’m dreaming on Spring things almost daily!
Your sweet kitty is so adorable. And the flowers are beautiful. The woodpecker pic is a great capture -that kind is so pretty.
I hope that this week ahead brings better weather and some moments of sunshine in every way.
Blessings. xoxo
This is the first time I’ve ever had the flicker woodpecker visit the suet feeders, not sure if that’s a good or bad thing but I’m enjoying it so much. Thanks for the sunny thoughts, going to have to figure out something with the crazy cold and blowing snow. Happy Tuesday!
It seems as though many of us are really struggling with the current weather conditions. I know I am. More snow today and super cold. I cancelled my doctor’s appointment today as I was simply not wanting to go out to go for a physical. I also am feeling the strain of feeling like hired help at home. I swear if my husband asks for one more meal I may scream. Seriously, does a sandwich not count for lunch. UGH!!
Yes, nice to know I’m not alone but sorry to hear that you are also struggling with the winter blahs. My husband likes hot lunch if he’s home as well (though he takes sandwiches to work?) but I do need to give him credit there as he usually fixes his own lunch (now if we could expand that to the clean up part…). Hope you have a terrific Tuesday despite the cold weather and gray skies!
Cats and flowers a beautiful combination…. wind, snow, cold… seems never ending.
Hoping things go better at school this week and wishing you a great week