I’m still here, either running to work or elsewhere or staring blankly into space.
Mother’s Day was nice, we all went to see the new Guardians of the Galaxy movie, then got take out from Culver’s. And I made cupcakes later in the day, rose cupcakes from the Spring baking championship though I skipped the swiss meringue buttercream and just used a jar of frosting. (My skills aren’t at the swiss meringue level) Almost everyone liked them (G wasn’t a fan).
It’s just a busy time both at home and work right now. J’s graduation is this weekend as is G’s birthday the following day. And then next week, 3 full work days to start it out. In between all that: I’m working on making sure J gets lots of driving practice, meeting friends to plan a weekend trip for next month (honestly, I’d pass on it if I hadn’t already paid my share), and trying to keep the house at a tolerable level of mess.
Hoping to get around today and tomorrow to check on everyone, didn’t quite make it last week. However, I am going to get on with this Happy Homemaker Tuesday post today. Linking it up in a bit with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather
We’ve had 2 days of rain and it’s cool enough out for the windows to be open. Actually, it was pretty chilly earlier today. Back to sun and the upper 70’s/low 80’s for the rest of the week.
As I Look Outside My Window
This was sometime last week but if you look near the dandelion, you can see the blue bird, not a bluebird but an indigo bunting. 
Right Now
Laundry, this post, watching the time as I told J I’d take him out driving around 3:30
Thinking and Pondering
Not sure, honestly, I’ve been in a bit of a grumpy mood the past couple of days. Just feeling pulled in too many directions, I think.
How I’m Feeling
See above. Tired and a bit stressed. Needing some quiet alone time.
On The Breakfast Plate
Cinnamon “toast” croissant (I used a croissant to make cinnamon toast), coffee
On The Lunch Plate
Husband’s been home today so he grilled hot dogs, not my first choice. Also had chips and a sparkling rose cupcake.
On The Dinner Plate
Korean BBQ meatballs/rice
What I’m Wearing Today
Still need to shower but am currently wearing a Star Labs t-shirt (from The Flash), elephant pants, and leopard print slip on shoes. Fashionista over here. Ha! UPDATE: I am now wearing a light blue short-sleeved sweater (yes, in May!) with jeans and tennis shoes.
On My Reading Pile
Finished one called All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham. A long wait for it but personally, I didn’t think it lived up to the hype. I’ve started something lighter now, Summer at the Cornish Beach Cafe by Donna Ashcroft.
On My TV This Week
Cooking shows, Barry, Dr. Who, Ted Lasso, not sure what else.
On My Menu
MONDAY: I made chicken chili but did something wrong, wasn’t very good *I worked 8:30-11:30* *J had a baritone lesson at 6:30* *I had MNO, mainly for trip planning purposes*
TUESDAY: Korean Meatballs/rice *I have Bunco*
WEDNESDAY: Maybe chicken parmesan *might have an activity, not sure yet*
THURSDAY: ????
FRIDAY: ????? *I work 8:30-?2* *J has graduation practice*
SATURDAY: J’s graduation
SUNDAY: G’s birthday
Looking Around The House
Well, to quote myself from this morning: How can this bathroom be more disgusting than one used by 40 preschool kids? UGH. Maybe let’s not look around the house right now.
On My To Do List
- Grocery store *DONE*
- Target
- Laundry
- Take J driving
- Figure out how Saturday is going to work regarding tickets/family/etc
- Party Store (thought I’d decorate house a bit)
- CLEAN the house
- Pay Bills
- Plant second row of beans/other things in garden
- ????Things I’m forgetting
From The Camera
Really haven’t picked up camera very much, not even sure when I took the pictures in my post, sometime last week I guess. 
Quote For The Week
(Source: Pinterest)