Another mid-week start around here. Hoping to get back on track next week.
Yesterday, I finished up working for a teacher who was gone for about a week and half visiting family. And so, I feel as though my week of “at home” begins today.
It’s been a bit of a rough start to the week with J’s anxiety toward school flaring up once again. He’s just starting his week today as well. I’m praying and hoping that our long-awaited appointment next week gives us some tools and answers. Can’t help but wonder if any of this would’ve even happened in a world where the pandemic didn’t happen. Can we all just hop over to that universe?
Anyway, lots of to-do’s on my list today so let’s get on with this post. Even though I’m late again, I’ll still link up with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.
The Weather
Warm and windy! We’re actually under a wind advisory. Rain later tonight or tomorrow. It’s been so nice out lately, light jacket weather and sometimes no jacket weather. Makes me wonder if March shall leave like a lion since it arrived in such a lovely way.
How I Am Feeling This Morning
A bit stressed and a bit optimistic all at once. Basically, a mess of emotions. Not sure what’s middle aged related and what’s worry over my kids related. Physically, I feel fine. Maybe a bit tired.
On The Breakfast Plate
Flip yogurt (peach cobbler), coffee, and vitamins
On My Reading Pile
Some random book about decluttering. I haven’t had much time to read while working full-time hours. I did send back the Clean Mama book to the library unfinished. Couldn’t get into it. Probably wasn’t in the right mindset but it felt pretty cliche after half a chapter.
On My TV
Watching through reruns of Doctor Who on HBO Max but the trial ends tomorrow so I’ll have to find something new. We decided it’s a bit too much to continue as a paid channel. (G likes the content best so maybe I’ll file that knowledge away as a birthday/Christmas idea for him). We did watch both Coming to America and Coming 2 America last weekend. Classic Eddie Murphy. We enjoyed the trip down memory lane with our re-watch of the first movie and thought the second was also well done. My favorite Eddie Murphy movie is Beverly Hills Cop so I may need to find a way to watch that soon.
On The Menu This Week
It’s a bit of an off week for my menu plan. I went to the store Saturday morning before I had a chance to figure out a serious plan. However, knowing I was working a few days this week, kept it pretty simple once again. Also, we’ll have my nephew staying with us from Thursday through the weekend.
MONDAY: My husband brought home a deli chicken so we had that.
TUESDAY: Tacos, yellow rice
WEDNESDAY: French toast, bacon or sausage
THURSDAY: Roast in the crock pot or spaghetti
FRIDAY: Hot dogs, French Fries, Chocolate Chip cookies for dessert
From The Camera
I’ve been missing a bit of inspiration. Probably related to coming home from work tired. Didn’t even have the energy for a bird watching post on Saturday so here’s a blue jay to make up for that miss.
Worked in the yard a bit over the weekend so didn’t pick up the camera much while raking, messing with dirt, etc. Spring bulbs starting to emerge all around the yard. Yesterday, my husband told me one of my daffodils on the side of the house bloomed. A bright spot in a week of rough beginnings. 
Looking Around The House
Clean up is definitely on today’s agenda. Focus is on the basement though as that’s where my nephew sleeps when he stays over.
To Relax This Week I Will
Go to Target, cross some items off the to-do list, light a candle, just breathe.
Something I Want To Share
Amaryllis closer to blooming again. After an entire summer on the porch, I cut it down to the bulb last fall and brought it inside. Mostly, ignored it. Yet, when I started watering it again, it grew back. And now, it’s about to bloom. Gives me hope.
Quote For The Week
For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love. (Galatians 5:13)
(I downloaded a Daily Devotion Bible app on my phone and this was the first one I read yesterday morning. It really resonated with me. Perhaps it will with you as well.)
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And now, I’m off to Target. Plan to catch up with the rest of you this afternoon, I hope.
Looks to me that it would be a really good idea to add some green veggies or salads to your menu……..just saying!
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I don’t disagree though I don’t always post my full menus either. We did have salad with our spaghetti last night 😉 Happy New Week!
You know my motto, better late than never! Sorry it’s been a tough week. I hope the weekend is going better and getting you in a better swing of things. For not being inspired, your blue jay and flower pictures are beautiful! I can’t wait for the spring bulbs to start popping around here. And you Amaryllis is a real ray of hope.
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Thank you! The weekend was a bit better despite the fact it rained every single day of it. My Amaryllis bloomed! I’m surprised your spring bulbs aren’t popping yet but I guess you are a bit further north. Hope you had a great weekend.