The weekend was busy, all good. My husband was out of town so I was on my own for the football game and parade on Saturday. Plus most of Sunday. Then, yesterday was also super busy with work, J’s lesson, and a grocery store trip. I almost skipped going to the store last night. However, I wanted my KC Chiefs gas discount (31 cents off a gallon!) so pushed myself to get there.
I’m glad I went as it’s another sort of busy day today with parent-teacher conferences and Bunco later tonight. Still wanted to take time for the Happy Homemaker Monday link up, hosted by Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom, even if I’m a little bit late with it.
Breakfast Time, What Is On The Plate This Morning
The usual, flip yogurt, coffee, and vitamins. However, I have some pumpkin spice English muffins in the freezer that are calling my name. Might end up having one as a mid-morning snack.
Looking Around The House
It looks like we had a busy weekend.
On Today’s To Do List
- Laundry (always, in progress)
- Straighten up a bit
- Gather all trash/take out trash containers (DONE)
- Fly lady missions from yesterday and today
- Attend a few parent-teacher conferences, so glad I can go in person this year.
- Plant the crocus bulbs, maybe a bit more yard clean up
- Figure out where to put the plants vacationing outside as they really need to return indoors soon
- Take an inventory of what is in our deep freeze
Currently Reading
I’m almost finished with Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, still undecided on my opinion of it. Started reading Boston Scream Murder (Deputy Donut Mystery #4) by Ginger Bolton last night, seemed a good October choice.
On The TV This Week
Not sure outside of The Masked Singer, maybe a few more episodes of Lost. Over the weekend, I did watch a couple of movies. First, I’d never seen Hocus Pocus and they’ve been talking about it on the radio quite a bit so I took the time to watch it. I loved it! Just might have a new Halloween favorite. I also watched Black Widow as it’s now free on Disney plus. Gave it a generous 7 out of 10 when my older son asked how I’d rate it. My thought was they tried to tell too many stories in one movie.
The Weather Outside Is 
Gorgeous fall days! Jacket weather in the morning, warm in the afternoons. Windy. Leaves have barely changed here though which is odd for this late in October, I think. Upper 60’s/low 70’s during the day and high 40’s/low 50’s over night. This past Friday night it did dip down to the low 40’s overnight into Saturday so I took the opportunity to make sure the heat worked just to get the morning chill off the floors.
On The Menu This Week
Really need to go through the freezer for this part.
MONDAY: Frozen pizza *I worked 8:30-5* *J had a lesson at 6:30*
TUESDAY: Grilled hot dogs, French fries? *I have parent-teacher conferences in the afternoon* *Bunco at 7**J had early morning band*
WEDNESDAY: Roast in the crock pot *J has early morning band*
THURSDAY: Chicken sandwiches of some sort *J has evening band practice*
FRIDAY: No idea, leftovers, out? *No School for J*
If I Have A Few Minutes To Myself I Will
Work on my garden journal
New Recipe I Tried Or Want To Try This Week 
Tried a new recipe by accident this week. Planned to make these banana crumb muffins but accidentally clicked on this banana muffin recipe instead. Didn’t notice my mistake until I had combined too many ingredients to correct things. Still put a quick crumb topping on them. The first recipe is definitely much better!
One Of My Simple Pleasures
The quiet of the house in the early morning hours
Favorite Photo From The Camera
I didn’t pick up the camera nearly enough this week! 
Praying For
Family, Friends, Strangers. The kids at preschool, especially a few who seem to be going through some rough (emotional) growing pains. The teachers during parent-teacher conference time (and the rest of the time as well). End to the virus, our country. A return to happier, kinder, and calmer times.
Quote For The Week
Autumn tucked me in her honeyed home,
a honeyed spot for my soul to roam.
(Angie Weiland-Crosby)
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That sounds like a busy day or a well-filled week. The temperatures here are so similar to those in the east of Austria (near Vienna) – in which area do you live? I really like your cat photo!
Best wishes,
Traude
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I’m in the Kansas City, MO area so basically in the middle of the United States. Thank you, the cat enjoys being a subject of my photos most of the time and often when I’m not even trying to take her picture. Ha! Hope you are having a terrific week so far!
Hello Dearest
I hope the conferences went well. You’re such a gal after my own heart enjoying pumpkin spice season. Lol Our leaves have all turned and many have now fallen off after a blustery day. I hope yours still turn beautifully and live more through your photos! 😉 Hocus Pocus is so good isn’t it? I love Practical Magic too. Love the rest of your pics too. Sending pumpkin spice, swirling leaves, cozy sweater sipping something warm and sweet thoughts to you Jean! xo
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Thank you. The conferences went better than I expected. It was so nice to be there in person again and not have to mess with zoom (though I could have done that as well, too much of a headache for me!). I’m hoping to get some good photos this weekend if the weather cooperates. Oh, I forgot about Practical Magic, might need to look that one up soon. Hope you have a wonderful and cozy fall weekend!