I debated if I was going to go ahead with a HHM post tonight. It’s Monday evening now and I’m a bit tired. However, since it’s still Monday, why not?
Joining in as always with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather
Really nice. It was in the mid 50’s today. Still 50 degrees tonight. January 50 degrees is chilly but nice. Supposed to be in the 50’s all week until Thursday and Friday when it drops back into the mid 30’s. Chance of rain on Thursday. Back to the high 40’s/low 50’s for the weekend.
As I Look Outside My Window
This was my lunch time view out the front windshield of the car.
Right Now
Yawning. And working on this post.
Thinking And Pondering 
Mostly about J’s school semester. Things went well today. Trying to be cautiously optimistic. I was feeling great in the fall and everything sort of bottomed out so I’m not wanting to get my hopes up too high. However, I also don’t want to be pessimistic about it all. Ugh, there’s that word of the year again, whispering to just wait and see.
On My Bedside Table
A lamp. Phone charger. That’s it. I’ll charge my phone there tonight and set my glasses on it.
On My TV Tonight
No time to really watch. Husband was watching Top Chef when I got home from work. And America’s Got Talent when we got home from J’s lesson.
Listening To
The washer and dryer. What else?
On The Lunch Plate
School lunch of macaroni and cheese. Wasn’t awful. Passed on the sides so the kids could have more, apples and green beans. Also, had a Luna bar (nuts over chocolate variety), my own apple, and 3 chocolate covered pretzels on my break.
On The Dinner Plate
Brisket, cool ranch Doritos, slice of 3 Kings cake. Not the best dinner though the brisket was good. (Came from freezer, cooked some time last July)
On The Menu This Week
MONDAY: everyone was on own, J had grocery store chicken, G went out with a friend, not sure what my husband ate, I had the leftover brisket *I worked 8-4:30* *J had a baritone lesson at 6:30*
TUESDAY: Breakfast for dinner, either waffles or French toast, maybe a blueberry dutch baby pancake. Something in that variety *J has appt at 3*
WEDNESDAY: Pepper steak, rice
THURSDAY: Chicken and broccoli
FRIDAY: Maybe some sort of pasta dish? *No school for J*
On My Reading Pile
A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab. Second in a series. Planning a post to talk more about books and tv.
On My To Do List
- Clean the house
- Go to Sam’s Club
- Take J to appt
- Go to local music store to check out baritones with J on Friday
- Drop off donations
- Pay Bills
- Take an Amazon return to Kohl’s
- All the other stuff I can’t think of right now
Plans This Week
Mom’s night out on Thursday (need to make sure I have the week right), music store with J, Lots of laundry sorting,…take time to take a walk.
What I’m Creating
Nothing right now.
My Simple Pleasure
Looking at the moon. 
Lesson Learned This Past Week
So many. One that caught me by surprise: You can be extremely happy for someone on their achievement while still being sad for yourself on missing an opportunity.
Looking Around The House
With Christmas put away, you can really see the dirt. Ugh.
From The Camera
How about an oops photo? I got this one when I was trying to get the moon photo above. These are all photos downloaded from my phone. I was taking it out the car window (note: car was parked!) 
On My Prayer List
J to have a last successful semester of high school and graduate, friend’s son who was very sick around Thanksgiving and then, again after New Year’s Eve, that it’s nothing serious, the husband of my boss to continue to recover from his cancer treatment, one of my preschool kiddos who’s having some medical issues (and her family because how scary!), lots of other friends, family, and strangers.
Quote For The Week
Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be. (Sonia Ricotti)
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Day 9/365
“A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab. Second in a series. Planning a post to talk more about books and tv.”
Ooooh, very much looking forward to that post! And this book, I need to look into this one. I recently read Gallant, by V.E. Schwab and enjoyed it, have been meaning to do a review post.
Hoping whatever is going on with your son and school works out. My younger son was a struggle to get through school, was so glad when he graduated… and that he did graduate!
Leaning toward Thursday for that post. I’ll have to look for Gallant when I finish this series. Her book The Impossible Life of Addie Larue was probably one of my favorites if not my very favorite book that I ready last year. It’s encouraging to know your son did graduate. Hoping we have the hardest parts of things behind us (basically, the pandemic just messed him up regarding mental health and it mostly manifested as school refusal which is a real thing) now. Hope you’ve had a great Tuesday!
Hello dear Friend!
So nice to be back to blogland. But still dealing with, and working with med folks, to figure out back pain issues. So I work on computer time when I’m able. I’m sending prayers that everything will go so well for J and that it will all work out. It’s the hardest thing in the world to worry about our kiddos and feel helpless to have answers sometimes.
I love your moon pics – so cool! I’m so grateful for your blog, your friendship and the time we spend here together in blogland. I hope the rest of your week is a wonderful one! xoxo
Thank you for the prayers for J. He went to school this entire week. A four day week but it’s been huge just that he’s been getting up and going. I’m so sorry your back is still giving you so much pain. Prayers that it heals soon and you are back to being pain free. And thank you for such kind words, I feel the same. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!