I’m a day late (nothing new there) but still ready to plan my week. 
Last week ended up a bit busier with work than I expected but so far (fingers crossed) this week is shaping up to be a bit quieter (except yesterday, I did work). I have lots of “homework” I need to do as in actually working in my home. Hoping this post inspires me to do some of it.
Joining in as always with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather
Cool mornings and warm afternoons. Thankful the mornings aren’t cool enough to need a jacket, just cool enough to notice. We are supposed to maybe get rain one day this week and by the weekend, maybe highs in the low 90’s one day. Otherwise, it’s the 80’s. A good decade and a good weather temperature. Right now, 75 and sunny.
As I Look Outside My Window
Lots of things I need to do but the flowers are still blooming and the little hummingbird was out there. I didn’t see any at the nature center though so I’m sure my little guy is counting down as well.
Right Now
Washer is going, cat is keeping me company (I’m sorry I had to edit out her long row of 5’s but I guess she was trying to high 5 you all?). Soon, I need to go get J from his classes. He still needs to get a parking pass for the college.
Thinking and Pondering
Nothing too serious. I was glancing at Instagram earlier (I enjoy following lots of nature/garden accounts) and this reel popped up where a baby boomer lady was making a joke about their kids lunches vs the lunches millennials pack for their children. And I went down the rabbit hole of reading the comments. Never read the comments. Ugh, so many upset people over a joke about school lunches. I don’t get the whole generational conflict thing anyway. As a Gen X, I just live my life and take people as individuals without worrying too much about the generations before or after me. Hopefully, I’ve taught my Gen Z kids to do the same.
On The Breakfast Plate
Did you know today is Johnny Appleseed day? Me either. However, I did have an apple cinnamon bagel and coffee for breakfast.
On The Lunch Plate
Grilled ham and swiss sandwich
On The Dinner Plate
Tacos are on the board but I’m not sure…
What I’m Wearing Today
I looked nicer yesterday wearing my blue denim dress with tennis shoes for work. However, today, I’m wearing a striped floral tee-shirt, olive green shorts, and my tennis shoes.
On My Reading Pile
I have a stack of new library books, actual books! However, I was on a Mary Burton kick over the weekend and read The House Beyond the Dunes (really good) and Don’t Look Now (not quite as good but I still enjoyed it). Currently, I just started another e-book called The Day I Disappeared by Brandi Reeds.
On My TV
Football, The Voice (for a while), tried the new show The Irrational, really liked it. Doctor Who, Daryl Dixon, and Only Murders in the Building. Whatever else happens on while I’m folding laundry.
On The Menu
Pretty basic this week, still not quite cool enough to heat the house up with oven baked dinners.
MONDAY: grilled chicken legs, salad
TUESDAY: tacos…maybe
WEDNESDAY: some form of pork chops, potatoes
THURSDAY: chicken fried steak, maybe with mashed potatoes?
FRIDAY: No idea, maybe French Toast
I really need to have a look in the freezer and see what needs cleared out of it.
Looking Around The House
I have two bags full of cleaning stuff I bought at Target on Sunday evening. They are sitting right there with the rest of the mess on the sofa. I did light my apple machiatto candle (from Bath and Body Works, not Target) so hopefully, the house smells better than it looks right now.
Why don’t these creatures I see on the nature trail ever come home with me and help clean like in the Disney films? SIGH.
On My To Do List
- This post
- Clean the house!
- Grocery store (DONE yesterday right after work)
- Lalala laundry
- Blog post/letter writing
- Decorate for fall/Halloween if I ever manage to get the house clean
- Outside stuff/start preparing plants to come inside, the weather is thankfully giving me a break with this by staying warmer for a bit.
- Lots of little things nagging at me, stuff leftover from previous to-do lists
From The Camera
All photos in this post are again from my walks on the path at the nature center near J’s college campus. Mostly from last week but a few from today. 
On My Prayer List
Former teacher from my work who was in the auto accident, she is making tiny progress but has a very long way to go to heal. Friends, family, strangers. The world to be a kinder, gentler place.
Quote For The Week
And I can’t seem to keep up with the house cleaning. But don’t worry. We do what we can.
I Hope you have a blessed week!
Thank you! Last week again went by in a blur. Keep reminding myself it’s only Tuesday (here), I already feel behind this week. Hope your new week is off to a great start!
Hello dear Jean!
Your pics are so lovely – I especially love the hummingbird one.
You’ve been so good about keeping up on reading! I go in such spurts. I need to get back to it. 🙂
I laughed at your Disney critters help clean comment. 😂 I just pictured the bunnies or deer popping in to clean up around here and it put the most hilarious pic in my head. Lol
Prayers of your teacher friend. 🙏 And love your prayer for the world being kinder and gentler.
Blessings. xoxo
Thank you! I’m probably reading when I should be doing other thing 😉 The critters still didn’t follow me home to help clean today. Thank you for the prayers, she’s got a long road but is making tiny progress (according to the last update I saw).
LOVE the quote! As always I’m running behind these days. I agree NEVER read the comments! I’m the same way you are – before is over – next hasn’t happened so I try to live in the moment and not dwell or blame others or point fingers, that just gets us no where! Hope your week was great!
Thank you! And I feel as though running behind is now my normal so you’re not alone there. Hope your new month/week is off to a wonderful start!