Tis the season to not post a Happy Homemaker Monday until on Tuesday I suppose!
Yesterday was a solidly busy day with work in the morning, an afternoon grocery store run, and J’s lesson. Add in a last-minute trip to grab an extra item for my secret Santa gift and no computer time here.
Joining in with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom to plan out the rest of this rather busy week.
The Weather
Is it going to be frightful or delightful? Each day is different here. Yesterday and today, a bit frightful and cold. 
Currently 29 degrees and a high of 44 expected today. By Friday, delightful with a high of 70 expected. Hard to plan what to wear though. And no rain nor snow in sight for now.
On My Mind
Today, mostly Christmas. Lots of little ends I’d like to tie up today.
Something Christmas Related I’ve Done The Past Few Days
Shopped for my secret Santa person from work, bought extra lights for our Christmas tree (pre-lit tree and some of the lights are going out), enjoyed the on-line church sermon series entitled “Not so silent night”
Christmas Movie I Watched
A new favorite from last year, The Holiday Calendar on Netflix. And I also watched Beebo Saves Christmas on the CW app. (Pure silliness and I loved it!)
What I’m Wearing Today
Olive green pants and a multi color tunic that also has shades of the olive green. Tennis shoes. Should probably go ahead and pull out the Christmas sweaters sometime today.
On My Reading Pile
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. As much as I loved his first two books, I’m struggling to stay focused and engaged with this one. Might just be me though. I’m also working through Simply Christmas: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Reclaiming the Peace of the Holidays: A Devotional by Tama Fortner. Super encouraging. Love taking a few minutes with this book each morning.
On Today’s To Do List
- Return part of my online order to Kohls (at least I can just go to the store)
- Christmas shopping
- Laundry
- Wrap a few presents
- Get a few Christmas cards ready
On My TV
The Flash (got sucked back in), the next episode of Holiday Baking Championship, maybe another Christmas movie or baking show.
Listening To
Washing machine, the heater running, Christmas music in the car
On The Menu
It’s going to be all over the place this week.
MONDAY: J had R. Chicken, G went out with a friend, we had leftover spicy potato soup. *I worked 7:30-3:30* *J had a lesson at 6:30*
TUESDAY: Pork chops with Asian flair (new crock pot recipe), rice *EXCEPT* we might be going out for brother-in-law’s birthday. Still need to make the pork chops as I already thawed them.
WEDNESDAY: If we go out tonight, pork chops. If not, probably just tacos though I might do salsa verde chicken instead.
THURSDAY: My birthday! Not sure. J has rehearsal for the all-district honor band concert from 4:30-7:30 at a school about 30 minutes from here. Probably just going to need to eat on the go.
FRIDAY: Same deal with the all-district band rehearsal except it’s from 4:30-9:30. *I work 7:45-4:15*
SATURDAY: Concert day, all day rehearsal, then the concert so probably Subway that day.
From The Camera
Didn’t do the best job of picking up the camera last week. At all. Took the 3 photos in this post this morning. 
Looking Around The House
It’s mostly decorated for Christmas and a mess at the same time!
In Preparation For The Holidays
Probably need to at least get a list made today. I’ll check it twice tomorrow. Actually, see today’s to-do list for my holiday preparation. Also, need to find time to go check some Christmas books out of the library for the next 2 weeks at work.
On My Prayer List
Friends, family, strangers. A teacher at work who is quarantine for the next ten days. Those who are navigating the holidays with missing loved ones. The neighbors especially the girl across the street who was being bullied and harassed after trying to break up a fight at the school. A preschool family who lost their home to a fire on Thanksgiving (thankfully, all the people and pets got out safely). J, for his anxiety and depression to subside (He seems to be doing better so thank you all for your kind words and prayers last week!) Peaceful and happy holidays throughout the world.
HAPPY almost BIRTHDAY! Sounds like a super busy week – I hope it goes smoothly. Your weather is also all over the place like Sandra’s. I LOVE the cold here and the sameness in the winter despite the wet rainy weather and often snow. Keeping your prayer list in my prayers – sounds like an awful lot going on around you. I hope you have a wonderful rest of the week.
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Thank you! It was a nice week. Yes, our weather is like a roller coaster. Yesterday was really nice although cloudy with a high of 64 and this morning it’s 34 (feels like 21) and super windy! So strange. Hope your weekend is going great so far!
Happy Birthday to you. From what I read, it’s starting to look a lot like Christmas around your house.
Have a great week
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Thank you! Yes, Christmas is around a bit. As I say every year, maybe I’ll be a bit more organized about it next year. Happy Saturday!
Hello Dearest!
Happy birthday tomorrow!! 🎉 🎂 ❤️ I hope your day is wonderfully blessed.
It is all Christmas on the mind these days, isn’t it? I can’t even imagine getting a 70 degree day thrown in around this time of year. Lol That must be something!
I love that you’re reading that book each morning about taking time during this season. I think we all need to do more of that and realize all the things it’s really about it – and what it’s not. It would probably eliminate a lot of stress for all of us.
One day at a time and keep enjoying those moments Love that angel ornament! xo
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Thank you! I had a busy but nice birthday with an ice cream cake and my husband finally broke down and bought me a small keurig coffee maker (I thought they wouldn’t do anything for me since J & I had to spend most the night about 30 minutes away and didn’t get home until after 8, he had a 3 hour all-district band practice so I opted to just stay in that area to wait and hang out at their incredibly huge super Target. However, I also had a chance to talk to 2 of my 3 brothers that I hadn’t visited with in quite some time.) The 70 degree days are nice shopping days (no coats!) but it does make it harder to feel Christmas-y at times. Hope you have a happy Saturday & rest of your weekend!