I don’t think I even took my shoes off until after 8:30 at night yesterday. Worked, took J to his class (it’s 30 minutes both ways so takes a big chunk of the afternoon), came home and went grocery shopping. And finally, stopped to watch a bit of tv/read.
Today feels more like the start of the week to me where I stop and plan it all out. Does it ever go according to the plan? Nope. Do I keep doing this anyway because I’m stubborn? Yep. Plus, I enjoy it. So, let’s get on with this Happy Homemaker Monday hosted by Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom even though it’s Tuesday.
The Weather
Really hard to get the fall feels when it was still in the 90’s over the weekend. Right now it’s 74 and partly cloudy. Might rain tonight and be cooler for the rest of the week. Maybe even cooler than normal for the weekend?
As I Look Outside My Window
Not much to see as I’m in the basement. However, when I walked outside to the front porch this morning (view I’d kind of have if privacy film didn’t cover basement window), I saw some of these flowers: 
Right Now
I just returned from my walk on the paved trail at the nature center, threw in a load of laundry, and sat down to put together this post.
Thinking And Pondering
Honestly, I’m feeling so much overwhelm from things I need to do that I’m pondering doing one of those “brain dump” kind of lists using actual pen and paper.
How I Am Feeling This Morning
My knees were hurting a little when I woke up but I feel better after my walk.
On The Breakfast Plate
Apple cinnamon bagel, vitamins, and coffee.
On The Lunch Plate
Probably something using the leftover taco meat from Sunday’s dinner. Perhaps these burritos.
On The Dinner Plate
French toast, sausage or bacon
What I’m Wearing Today
Just realized I’m wearing the exact same outfit I wore last Monday. And I didn’t exactly dress up for work yesterday either opting to wear jeans and a white tee shirt with yellow flowers (changing into shorts as soon as I arrived home).
On My Reading Pile
Over the course of last week, I read a couple pretty good ones. My turn for Hello, Beautiful by Ann Napolitano finally came up at the library as did my turn for 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard. The first one was enjoyable although a little different than my typical thriller kind of choice (not a thriller at all), not sure I get all the 5 star reviews but definitely worth reading. The second one captivated me. It used the Covid lockdown as a plot device and did it very well. Basically two people who start to date but barely no each other move in together as the lockdown begins in Dublin. Is one or the other a serial killer? Is something else going on? So twisty and good. Immediately, requested the rest of the books by Catherine Ryan Howard from the library.
On My TV
Lots of Zombies, caught up on all the Walking Dead shows during my less than productive moments. Watched the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie with G and really enjoyed it. A bit of The Voice, Doctor Who episode, and I’m casually watching The Irrational, last night’s episode wasn’t as good as the first one but I’ll give it another week or two.
On The Menu This Week
It’s hard to think fall/plan fall menus when the temp outside is still in the 90’s…
MONDAY: Husband grilled hamburgers, sweet potato fries *I worked 9-3:30*
TUESDAY: French Toast, sausage or bacon
WEDNESDAY: Minestrone in bread bowls
THURSDAY: Husband’s choice *I have an evening activity, shopping event at nearby town*
FRIDAY: Chicken enchilada in crockpot, maybe?
Looking Around The House
We might own a sofa. I’ll let you know after I get things cleaned. Really ready to put out the fall decor but need to clean first. Hopefully, it happens before Christmas decor comes out.
On My To Do List
Too much. Short list for here:
- Laundry
- Clean the house
- Pay bills
- Call friend about Thursday night
- Pull out a few fall clothing items/put away serious summer items (sleeveless shirts, tank tops, things like that)
From The Camera
A few from the unpaved trail…
On My Prayer List
Friends, family, strangers. The former teacher from my work to continue improving and healing. A kinder, gentler world to take over.
Quote For The Week
And the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep and Autumn was awakened. (Raquel Franco)
What beautiful flowers! Your Wednesday menu sounds interesting. Have a blessed week!
Thank you! Well, we had leftover taco soup (from the freezer) and not in bread bowls instead. Work came up again and threw the menu off, husband didn’t mine as he’s not a huge minestrone fan. We’ll have it another time though maybe not in the bread bowls. Hope you are having a wonderful week!
I love using lists. would be lost without them.
I think those 2 books would be interesting, will note them.
Have a great week
I like to think I’ll remember things 🙂 Maybe I’ll add make lists to my list when I sit down to do it. Ha. Hope you’ve had a great week so far!
Hello my Lovely!
I hope your temps drop so you get the motivation for your Fall decor and menu. 🙂 Always a fun pick-me-up.
Even if it’s warm yet – your outdoor pics are so beautiful as always. It’s finally supposed to really cool down here and be in the 40’s this weekend. 😯 It’s been rainy a bit yet – so my arthritis has been a bugger…..so feeling pain too my fellow middle-aged sister. Lol
I hope you have a very blessed rest of your week! xoxo
Thank you! It’s actually a bit chilly this morning for a change. We’re supposed to get a cold weekend as well. Hope the rain clears so your arthritis eases up. Hope you have a great Friday eve and rest of your weekend!