Do not adjust your calendars. It is indeed Wednesday, the 3rd day of March! I’m posting a bit late this week. And what a week it’s been already. Had blog issues over the weekend to start. However, I’ll share about the rest of the week later.
If the link is still available, I’ll link up with Sandra, our host, over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom. Let’s look at the week from the middle of it.
The Weather
Beautiful! Seems so strange to think just a couple of short weeks back we were in sub freezing temperatures. Today’s predicted high is 70 degrees and sunny skies show all week long. Not a temperature below 50 degrees in the daytime highs. I’ll take it!
In the weird weather news: We had a regional tornado siren test yesterday and some error triggered everyone to get an alert as if it were a real tornado on their phones. Very confusing. Preschool kiddos did great going into the shelter area of the classroom. Usually, it’s just sirens for tests. It was sunny without a cloud in the sky! Today is the typical first Wednesday of the month siren test for our local area.
How I’m Feeling This Morning
Pretty good but a bit nervous. I also feel like I’m playing hooky from work a bit. My oldest son was exposed to the virus over the weekend. However, it was outside at the park. I think the odds are slim he contracted it but he’s worried, of course. And I opted to be responsible and contact my work. While I could technically be there, my boss and I agreed it’s probably best to be overly cautious while waiting for test results (My plan today, figure all that out: the where, when, and cost of testing near us. Cost because we want the quick results option…). So, I suppose the true answer is I’m feeling lately like it’s always something around here.
Glad I decided at the last minute to splurge on these flowers at the grocery store on Sunday. Bright spot on the kitchen table during this weird week. 
On The Breakfast Plate
Flip yogurt and coffee. Plus vitamins
On The Reading Pile
Last week, I finished Someone We Know by Shari Lapena. It wasn’t one of my favorites but it ended with some open questions. So, I’d probably read a sequel just to see. The other book I finished, A Minute to Midnight by David Baldacci surprised me by being better than the first in the series. It’s also a bit “out there” as far as plot lines but I like the characters enough that I’ll most likely stick with the series whenever a 3rd book appears.
A change in direction for this week, Clean Mama’s Guide to a Peaceful Home: Effortless Systems and Joyful Rituals for a Calm, Cozy Home by Becky Rapinchuk is on the virtual shelf this week. Also, need to pick my first reads book from Amazon Prime.
On The TV
Finally, used my free trial code for HBO max (it expired March 1). So, we watched The Little Things on Friday night. My record for lousy movies continues. You know it’s pretty bad when Denzel Washington, Rami Malek, and Jared Leto together can’t save it.
Speaking of bad movies, my husband turned it on but I’m the only one who watched the entirety of the new Tom and Jerry movie.
At least, Doctor Who didn’t let me down though I’m watching from the beginning and just now on season 2. My husband is catching up on Game of Thrones (never could get into it personally).
Would we pay for HBO max after the trial? I don’t think so.
On the regular tv, I watched Prodigal Son last night. Another fun and witty episode. I think the new characters are going to add to the show as well.
On the Menu
Supposed to be working 8:15-3:45 all week so kept it simple.
MONDAY: Pork chops, broccoli *I worked 8:15-3:45*
TUESDAY: chicken legs, chive and onion potatoes (grocery store item), rice (for J who didn’t like the potatoes last time), and salad. *I worked 8:15-3:45* *Not a great dinner, one of those where every thing went wrong*
WEDNESDAY: sausage zucchini skillet
THURSDAY: Spaghetti (May look into grilling something instead)
FRIDAY: OUT
From The Camera
Looking Around The House
I’ll spend this unexpected day here cleaning up a bit more. Need to lighten things up for spring and summer. Washing the door mats right now.
To Relax This Week I Will
Good question. Might make an almost lemon pie since it’s almost spring. Watch my birds. Pick up the camera. Spend time watching Doctor Who. Go outside and work in the yard a bit, not much to do yet as I know it’s too early despite our wonderful weather. Still, signs of spring are there:
Quote For The Week
Life’s too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don’t and believe everything happens for a reason. (Dr. Seuss)
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How are you spending your first week of March?
Hello!
I pray you are all negative for the invisible enemy.
Your flowers are beautiful!
I don’t need to buy myself flowers lately, because Peyton’s Christopher is always bringing her beautiful ones, and her bedroom is tiny so she keeps them in the kitchen! LOL
Have a cozy evening.
Sunny and cold here still.
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Thank you! His test did indeed come back negative. Breathing a bit easier over here today. Hooray for being kept well stocked in beautiful flowers. Hope you are about to have a wonderful weekend!
Amazing – words of wisdom from Dr. Seuss and now some of his books are banned!
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Strange times indeed. Hope your weekend is off to a wonderful start!
what is an ALMOST Lemon pie? LOVE the quote!!! So true! Hope things turned out negative for your son and things are returning to “normal” for you! Have a great weekend.
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I’ll share the recipe tomorrow 🙂 It’s basically lemon meringue pie (from a mix) in a shortbread type crust in a square pan. My son did get a negative result from his test! Such a relief. Hope you are enjoying the first day of this new week!