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First Week of November Happenings

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Thought I’d hop on here and share a few tidbits about my first week of November. Much like the rest of 2021, it went by in a blur.

Since it’s November, I’m also going to share a few bits of gratitude from each of my days.

Monday was a slow day with J staying home from school and missing his baritone lesson that night as well. Didn’t quite know what to do with myself with a free Monday. It’d been a while. I’d like to say I accomplished a lot but honestly, I don’t think I did. Seems so long ago even though it was only a few days. Oh, I did manage to take down all the Halloween specific decorations indoors and started on outdoors but it started raining so today I’ll finish that chore. And I almost forgot the most important thing, we changed trash companies! No more 2 inch folder of customer service complaints to track.

Grateful for a free Monday and the much needed rain. And a new trash company!

Caffeinated and Vaccinated

Tuesday, J had no school and I opted not to work as I made an appointment to get a booster COVID vaccine shot. *Insert many unkind words directed to Johnson and Johnson regarding the one and done shot. Cruel trick to play on those of use very scared of needles* For anyone interested, the booster was Moderna, mix and match for me.

Before I went and tested my bravery, I made a very quick grocery run. Then, I went to my appointment at Walgreens. They were busy but I got in and out fairly quickly and even picked up a bit of bargain Halloween candy (May or may not have picked up some Halloween bargains at the grocery store as well. However, those purchases were put away for Christmas.). Really, most of the “caffeinated” part of Tuesday came from chocolate in the leftover/bargain Halloween candy. At least, I skipped the Starbucks this time.

Grateful for an amazing pharmacy tech at Walgreens who was super understanding and distracted me to the point the shot didn’t even hurt! Also, science. And Halloween candy on sale.

What’s on TV on Wednesdays

I could’ve have worked on Wednesday but didn’t want to take a chance on getting there and feeling bad. So, I basically had an all day TV marathon on Wednesday. Probably did some other stuff as well but can’t remember it. Netflix choice of the day: a complete catch up of DC Legends of Tomorrow and a start of seasons 6/7 of The Flash. Nothing requiring too much concentration. Wednesday evening we watched The Masked Singer.  

Thankfully, my husband had brought home a rotisserie chicken from Sam’s club so no dinner worries either.

Grateful for so many choices of TV programs, limited mild reaction from my vaccine on Tuesday (mostly just tired and a bit of a sore arm but nothing like the first time). 

Working for a Living

Since I didn’t feel too bad with vaccine side effects, I went ahead and agreed to work Thursday. A full day but it always feels like a shorter day when it starts at 7:00a.m. and ends at 3:30p.m. Can I just say driving to work as well as arriving there in full on dark stinks? Can not wait for mornings to be light once again. More excited about that than the extra hour of sleep most of us are getting back tonight.

Grateful for a peaceful work day in the preprimary classroom. And enough food in the fridge that I didn’t really have to cook for a 3rd day (leftover roast transformed into BBQ sandwiches for dinner)

Finally the Weekend

Friday started as a bit of a comedy of errors as I worked but the teacher that called me in also called in 2 other subs! Oops. Bit of a mix up but it was fine and I was only there for a half-day. Sometimes, it’s hard to work on Fridays but I do always enjoy seeing the kids as well as what they bring for share time (every Friday). Last night we didn’t do much, I watched a bit more of The Flash, not the best season, and we had pizza late.

Grateful for getting to spend time with so many amazing preschool kids at a job I still love six years later. Beautiful fall weather. Changing trees and more crunchy leaves under my feet each day. 

Today, I took J to all-district band tryouts early this morning, then he went to a friend’s house. Later, my husband and I are going out to dinner with friends followed by a game night, I think. Tomorrow, an extra hour of sleep and watching the Chiefs game are the main to-do list items. And getting outside as it’s supposed to be close to 70 degrees. 

Grateful for a chance to chat with the mom of a good friend of J’s during the tryouts (I rarely see her as she works weekends), friends, and fine fall weather.  

What things were you grateful for this week or weekend?

Final Thoughts on Attempting to Fly

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Suppose it’s fitting that I am publishing the last post in this series about being a flybaby reborn 4 days after the month’s end. And on anti-procrastination day.

Flybaby

(Before I get too far into this post, just a note, please forgive any grammar/spelling errors I miss. Had my COVID booster shot yesterday and head feels a bit swirly. Also, sore arm but hooray for the miracle of modern science and medicine. Nap in my future today for sure!)

When I started

Prior to this series, my kitchen was a mess most nights. And usually most mornings. I decided my main focus would be to “shine the sink” each night. While I never officially shined it using the Flylady method, I did clean it out and give it a good wipe down each night. Some day I do plan to give her method a try. Can almost hear my husband now when he sees me grabbing a bit of car wax for our kitchen sink. Perhaps I’ll make it a hunting season project for when he’s not home.

Other Items

I tried to somewhat follow her schedule or establish a routine for the week. While anti-procrastination day helped me accomplish a few things, the other days proved harder to maintain. Blaming my unpredictable work schedule mostly. However, I do like the idea of a weekly routine. And Diane in Denmark often stresses to make the routines work to your schedule. So perhaps I’ll give this area more thought and work on getting some daily routines in place.

One area I still dislike with the whole Flybaby business is all the e-mails! So many e-mails. I like the ones regarding the daily missions and routines for the week but lots of sales/testimonials that I don’t even read. Used to be able to streamline. Definitely need to see if that option is still available.

Will I Continue?

I think perhaps I shall continue with the Flylady way. It turns out I rather enjoy waking up to a (mostly) empty sink each morning. Currently, my sink is empty and the dishwasher is running (need to work on the habit of pushing that darn button!), the counters are also clear. Quite an accomplishment as we had a crock pot meal last night. In the past, the day after the crock pot meal, the poor crock pot kept its place on the counter for way too long. Now, I find I don’t mind cooking as much since I’m not starting from a place of a large mess.

Building on the Routines and Habits

Now, that I have a somewhat solid start (not completely but baby steps and all that), I’ll continue to build on this foundation. Continuing on in the Flylady way does indeed make me a Flybaby Reborn, I guess.

This is the end of my series. I hope you’ve enjoyed following along with me in my attempts. Have you ever tried the Flylady ways? How did it go for you?

 

Happy Homemaker Monday, Welcome to November

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My calendar says November 1 but my e-mail says Christmas! and my mind says, wait what happened to August? Ha. Guess we’ll just have to believe the calendar.

Hope everyone had a good Halloween weekend. Mine was busy but good. Friday I helped out at the preschool Halloween party, exhausting but fun. Saturday morning the high school band marched in a local Halloween parade and then that night my husband and I attended a bonfire at a friend’s house. Yesterday was a bit more low-key. I made taco soup in the crock pot, watched a few Harry Potter movies, and we all played Uno while waiting for the trick-or-treat kids to arrive. Not as many as last year. However, lots going on around town this year.

And of course, my boys are excited to see leftover candy in that bowl. Unfortunately, J woke up not feeling great today so he’s home with a sore throat. No fever so I’m hoping it’s not serious and since tomorrow is a no school day (election day) that he’ll be back on track for Wednesday.

Time to plan the week ahead with Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.

Breakfast Time…What Is On The Plate This Morning

Something different today. Pumpkin spice English muffin and then the usual vitamins and coffee.

Looking Around The House

Time to pack up the Halloween specific decorations, fall can stay though.

On Today’s To Do List

  1. Finish paying bills
  2. Cancel our trash service (We are going with a new company! Local and cheaper!)
  3. Laundry
  4. Take down outdoor Halloween decorations (Hoping it warms up a bit today)
  5. Make grocery list/maybe go to store
  6. Write and publish final post in my 31 days series, didn’t make it quite the full 31

Currently Reading

Just finished Christmas in the Scottish Highlands by Donna Ashcroft. She’s definitely one of my favorite kindle authors. I’m only sorry I didn’t save this one for the Christmas season. On my “real” book pile, I’ve started Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier. Very interesting so far.

On The TV This Week

The Voice, La Brea, hopefully, The Masked Singer is back, also watching Legends Of Tomorrow on Netflix. And may finish up my Harry Potter movie marathon I started (made it through 3 movies yesterday).

The Weather Outside Is

Chilly! It was nice for the parade on Saturday but now it’s turned and we’re getting lower than normal temperatures for the first week of November. It’s 43 degrees this morning. Predicted lows in the upper 30’s all week with highs in the mid 40’s to upper 50’s. Cloudy out there as well.

On The Menu This Week

Trying to eat out of the freezer this week a bit. However, I also have an appointment for a vaccine booster on Tuesday morning so they might be on their own depending on how I feel later. I’m going to try and keep it simple.

MONDAY: Maybe leftover taco soup, rottessire chicken?

TUESDAY: Roast in the crock pot  *Election Day* *No school* *I have an appt at 9:30*

WEDNESDAY: Chicken strips, French Fries

THURSDAY:  No idea, maybe minestrone?

FRIDAY: Frozen pizza, salad

If I Have A Few Minutes To Myself, I Will

I don’t know. Sleep?

New Recipe I Tried Or Want To Try This Week

The taco soup was my husband’s grandmother’s recipe and I’d never made it before. It turned out good and we all liked it. Husband wanted a bit more heat but I thought it had good flavor.

One Of My Simple Pleasures

Covering up with soft blankets or throws while watching tv or reading

Favorite Photo From The Camera

Another week where I just didn’t pick up the camera very much. The two other photos in this post were from my cell phone & I grabbed this one with the bridge camera as it was handy. Holiday treats from the “good” bakery. Two words: pistachio cream. YUM (Okay, that was 3 words) 

Praying For

My son that it’s nothing serious and he wakes up feeling fine, friends especially those dealing with grief, family, strangers. The neighbors I always hear yelling. Teacher at work who has to quarantine for 2 weeks. Bit of bravery for myself tomorrow.

Quote For The Week

 

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” 
(2 Timothy 1:7)

 

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Clean Sink Catching On

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It’s been almost a month of emptying the sink each night. Still not to the shining it phase. Maybe some day. However, something exciting happened tonight.

I made dinner. Okay, maybe two exciting things happened tonight. Ha. One thing I’m finding is that I’m a bit more inspired to cook dinner when I start with a clean kitchen. Makes it a little easier to prepare meals that take a little extra counter space (something in short supply around here).

Since it was a rainy, cool day, I made stuffed peppers tonight. Finally, a fall meal with proper fall weather. I had to run the dishwasher right after putting the meal in the oven with all the lunch/dinner prep dishes. Nothing too new there except it was empty enough to hold them all. That meant, of course, all our dinner dishes went into the sink.

I Didn’t Empty The Dishwasher Or The Sink Tonight

However, once the dishwasher finished, I didn’t empty it. Or the sink. I planned to do it. Usually, I do it right after I prep some items for J’s lunch.

However, tonight, my husband emptied the dishwasher and the sink! All month as I’ve been emptying the sink, I’ve been doing my very best to not say anything/not be a martyr like the Flylady directs. That’s probably been harder than actually emptying the sink if I’m honest.

While I’m still going to need to go do a bit of lunch prep, it’s so nice to not have to worry about the rest of it tonight. It appears an empty sink is catching on around here!

Still Fluttering Along

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Guess I’m going to need to rename this an almost 31 Days Series. However, life happens. And since this blog is a hobby not a job (no influencer here!), I have to prioritize. Sleep wins over new blog posts sometimes. A lot of times.

Though I’ve not been posting, my last post in this series was Friday morning, I’ve still been clearing my sink out each night with the exception of last Friday night.

A little Saturday morning reality for you:

One day of waking up to a sink full of dishes made me realize I much prefer to wake up to the (mostly) empty sink each day. While I didn’t take a second photo, I did clear the sink (and put the plants back, I water on Saturday mornings) before we left for the all day band competition. It was certainly nice to not come home to a sink full of dishes as well!

Same Old Sub Story

I’m still struggling with developing and maintaining routines around here while working a very varied schedule. There’s not really a set routine with subbing and saying no to work comes with it’s own level of guilt (today, I turned down work twice because I have a lot I need to do around here plus honestly, I needed a break).

Thinking that the key is perhaps to start small. Simply emptying the sink, running the dishwasher each night (if I remember to push the button! SIGH) is probably the most basic step. Before, I’ve always tried to jump in doing it all and become quite frustrated. Finding a time/day for the weekly home blessing also frustrates me. And it circles back to the varied schedule.

Perhaps I need to look at carving a set day to myself each week. We used to have sub who was unavailable on Thursdays and Fridays (I picked up a lot of work those days). Perhaps I need to advocate for myself a bit more. However, I’m flexible enough that perhaps I’ll just say no last minute requests on a certain day. (I don’t mind working a full week for someone if they give me notice.) Something to ponder.

Today and The Rest of This Week

Today is once again anti-procrastination day in Flylady land.

I do have quite a few unfinished tasks to tackle today like bills, letters/cards to mail, laundry, and that freezer inventory (been putting that off for too long). Also, if I have time, I need to run somewhere and get some Halloween candy so we don’t end up handing out peanut butter kisses. Blech! My husband thought we should get those to hand out the first Halloween we were married. Vetoed that. Does anyone actually like those things?  It’ll be fun sized Snickers and packs of M&M’s around here most likely.

Speaking of holidays, everywhere even in Flylady land seems to be focused on preparing for Christmas! Well, except the local news who keeps going on about the cost of the Thanksgiving meal. I probably should go through my Rudolph Day/Christmas gift tub and see what’s in there.

Tomorrow is errand day but I’m not sure if I’m working yet. I might try and get my running done today as it’s supposed to rain all day tomorrow anyway. One of my hold books is in at the library. Technically, returning the books I do have could count as an anti-procrastination tasks since I renewed them all last week just to avoid the worry of returning them.

Friday, I get to go help out at the Halloween party so that should be a fun morning. The parade on Saturday, possibly a bonfire at a friend’s house on Saturday night (just us, doubt the kids will go), and then, Halloween on Sunday. Hoping to get lots done today so I can simply enjoy all the fun without a large list of overdue to-do items looming in the background.

What are you hoping to accomplish today?

 

 

 

Happy Homemaker Monday, Feeling A Bit Behind

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I’m feeling a bit behind this week. Probably because once again I’m posting on a Tuesday. The end of last week and the weekend were both busy with work and activities. And I also worked again yesterday.

Today, I woke up ready to take back the house and maybe do a little bit of planning for the upcoming busier months of the year. And as always, I’ll link up to Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom where Sandra hosts these Happy Homemaker Mondays each week.

Breakfast Plate…What Is On The Plate This Morning

A bit of a change up today. Pulled the pumpkin spice English muffins from the freezer so toasted one of those and added a bit of butter. Plus coffee. And vitamins.

Looking Around The House

Did I mention I was on a bit of a mission to take it back today?  (Just a quick note: If you’ve been following my 31 Days Series, I haven’t forgotten. Life just got busy without much blogging time.)

On Today’s To Do List

What isn’t on today’s list would take up less space. Just a quick sampling of today’s list:

  1. Wash all the household bedding (Long overdue, in progress)
  2. Regular laundry
  3. General house cleaning
  4. Pay rest of the bills including the once a year big ones (homeowners insurance, car insurance)
  5. Clean out fridge/freezer
  6. Outdoor tasks, not sure if it’s too late to plant bulbs? Need to trim the peony leaves (to try and stop disease)
  7. Perhaps a bit of Christmas planning
  8. Return library books
  9. Work on blog/computer stuff
  10. Make a list for errands/maybe go to store to get all the stuff I forgot last night

Currently Reading

Finished Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte last week. Started a bit slow but once I got further into the story, my interest increased. Also, read Boston Scream Murder (Deputy Donut Mystery #4) just because it sounded fun. Not my favorite though I do love this Ginger Bolton series. Needing something quick to read during J’s lesson last night, I downloaded Christmas in the Scottish Highlands by Donna Ashcroft.

Also floating around on the kindle app on my phone is the Chaos to Clean: in 31 Babysteps by Marla Cilley. Not making much progress. I do better with physical books on that type of subject matter. And in the pile of actual library books half-started is Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire: The Guide to Being Glorious You by Jen Hatmaker. Not sure why I couldn’t get into it. Going to try one more time before I take it back to the library.

On The TV This Week

Watched Dune over the weekend and really enjoyed it. Never saw the original so wasn’t sure what to expect or even the plot. Probably a good one to see in theater if you’re into the series (I watched on HBO Max).  La Brea tonight and The Masked Singer tomorrow unless the World Series pre-empts them. Not sure about that. Whatever catches my eye on the streaming services. Thinking of doing a Harry Potter movie marathon on the weekend, depending on the weather.

The Weather Outside Is 

Much cooler though it’s supposed to get up to 61 today. The mornings have been in the low to mid 40’s.  We had some storms (most went around us) over the weekend and are due for 2 solid days of (much needed) rain tomorrow and Thursday. It’s supposed to chilly and sunny on Saturday (nice as we have a Halloween parade to attend, high school band marches) and then, just partly cloudy but still nice on Sunday, Halloween. Fall is finally here, I think.

On The Menu This Week

I’ve been struggling so much in this area lately. Not even sure why. Feels like we’ve just been doing the same meals on repeat but it’s been too warm really for the homey, meals of fall/winter. Maybe this week.

MONDAY: G and I had BBQ pulled pork (from freezer), husband had leftover tacos, and J had pizza rolls *I worked 8:30-5* *J had a lesson at 6:30*

TUESDAY: Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes

WEDNESDAY: Spaghetti, breadsticks, salad

THURSDAY: Stuffed peppers

FRIDAY: Leftovers/Out/Cereal *I work 8:30-12:30*

SAT/SUN: Not sure about Saturday but I plan to make taco soup for Halloween.

If I Have A Few Minutes To Myself I Will

Probably waste it playing a stupid game on my phone. Or hopefully instead of that, read. Maybe sit outside if the weather is warm enough.

Petunias just keep on blooming!

New Recipe I Tried Or Want To Try This Week

Might give these quick yogurt scones a try with some of the Flip yogurts as we seem to have an abundance of cookies and cream flavored ones (A certain teenager burned out on that flavor after I bought a bunch, not my favorite breakfast flavor either).

One Of My Simple Pleasures

Getting into bed at night when the sheets are freshly cleaned.

Favorite Photo From The Camera

Still working on getting back into the groove of picking up my camera more but I didn’t want to miss the full Hunter’s moon last Tuesday night. (Note: these two photos were with the bridge camera as it has a special setting for the moon.) 

Praying For

Friends, family, strangers. The neighbors. A healthy “normal” fall/winter season for all of us. A lessening of the all that divides us and return to civility, respect, and kindness.

Quote For The Week

This verse popped into my head just now as I typed the end of my prayer list.

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. (Ezekiel 36:26)

 

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Pretend It’s Yesterday

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So, here’s an area where I struggle a bit. First, the obvious one of posting every day during a 31 days series! Ha. This was a last minute decision so I’m giving myself a pass on that. Normally, I might’ve had a few posts scheduled in advance. Some fun Beatles music for you while you read the rest of the post:

My struggle is in regards to the Flylady routines. They are extremely easy (to an extent discounting days when motivation issues abound) when my schedule is routine. However, as a substitute, my schedule often changes and at the last minute as well.

As you probably guessed by now, I worked unexpectedly all day yesterday and work all day again today. J is off school so I have a few extra minutes to post this morning (no school carline today, hooray for that!). It is very hard to come home after a full workday and find motivation to do any type of evening routine. One thing I’ve found so far, however, is earlier is better for cleaning out the sink. I did at least, accomplish that yesterday. And that is all I did.

This morning, my husband brought all the laundry baskets full of clean clothes up so I’ve been on and off folding those and started a load of laundry. I’ll go ahead and run the dishwasher once I’ve eaten breakfast.

Anyway, no errands or other bedroom cleaning happened yesterday. Perhaps later tonight but I doubt it as Fridays at work tend to be a bit exhausting.

How do you keep to your routines when things change last minute?

 

Taking Care of Business

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Missed posting again yesterday, it was another busy day but things stayed mostly on track. I took the time to empty the sink before I left for Bunco last night and it made a huge difference. Today I need to take care of some business.

Bedroom Cleaning Update

Yesterday, I also worked on the fly lady bedroom missions. Tackled the clothes piles on my dresser and the chair. Thankfully, they weren’t very big. So, I then did something I’d been needing to do for a while. Put my dresser back in order as well as changed out the summer clothes for the fall ones. Finally, admitted that while it’s been unseasonably warm, shorts and capris weather is likely over.

Removed all the fall clothes from the space saver bag and replaced them with the summer clothing. Fall clothes are in the dresser now.

Today’s mission is to clean out the closet floor. However, I share the closet with my husband and really he has the most stuff in it. (Odd, I know) I keep my shoes hanging in a shoe bag and the ones I wear most often on the floor near my dresser. So, I’ll probably focus on clearing the desk I moved into our bedroom instead.

Today’s Anti-Procrastination Business

Here’s my list of tasks to tackle today.

  1. Online renewal of G’s license plates. (DONE-hooray! Expected it to be a headache but it was easy)
  2. Make a blog page for this series (long overdue)
  3. Laundry/mainly make sure J’s band member shirt is washed and ready for Saturday (In progress)
  4. Check on status of Cat’s flea medicine order (Done-should be here today)
  5. Take inventory of meat in freezer
  6. Plant crocus bulbs/work outside*

*Depends on back

Not a super long list today. I could make one but I woke up with a sore lower back. Not sure if I did something yesterday, did move some plants inside but didn’t think any were that heavy…just the Monstera which I left so my son or husband could get it for me. Not sure where to put that enormous thing anyway. So, I probably should add resting my back to the list instead of working outside as much as I’d rather be planting bulbs and trimming flowers. SIGH.

I’ll leave you with a little motivational music or rather the song that popped into my head as I was typing my post title.

What business are you taking care of today?

Happy Homemaker Monday, Tuesday Style

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The weekend was busy, all good. My husband was out of town so I was on my own for the football game and parade on Saturday. Plus most of Sunday. Then, yesterday was also super busy with work, J’s lesson, and a grocery store trip.  I almost skipped going to the store last night. However, I wanted my KC Chiefs gas discount (31 cents off a gallon!) so pushed myself to get there.

I’m glad I went as it’s another sort of busy day today with parent-teacher conferences and Bunco later tonight. Still wanted to take time for the Happy Homemaker Monday link up, hosted by Sandra over at Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom, even if I’m a little bit late with it.

Breakfast Time, What Is On The Plate This Morning

The usual, flip yogurt, coffee, and vitamins. However, I have some pumpkin spice English muffins in the freezer that are calling my name. Might end up having one as a mid-morning snack.

Looking Around The House

It looks like we had a busy weekend.

On Today’s To Do List

  1. Laundry (always, in progress)
  2. Straighten up a bit
  3. Gather all trash/take out trash containers (DONE)
  4. Fly lady missions from yesterday and today
  5. Attend a few parent-teacher conferences, so glad I can go in person this year.
  6. Plant the crocus bulbs, maybe a bit more yard clean up
  7. Figure out where to put the plants vacationing outside as they really need to return indoors soon
  8. Take an inventory of what is in our deep freeze

Currently Reading

I’m almost finished with Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, still undecided on my opinion of it. Started reading Boston Scream Murder (Deputy Donut Mystery #4) by Ginger Bolton last night, seemed a good October choice.

On The TV This Week

Not sure outside of The Masked Singer, maybe a few more episodes of Lost.  Over the weekend, I did watch a couple of movies. First, I’d never seen Hocus Pocus and they’ve been talking about it on the radio quite a bit so I took the time to watch it. I loved it! Just might have a new Halloween favorite. I also watched Black Widow as it’s now free on Disney plus. Gave it a generous 7 out of 10 when my older son asked how I’d rate it. My thought was they tried to tell too many stories in one movie.

The Weather Outside Is 

Gorgeous fall days! Jacket weather in the morning, warm in the afternoons. Windy. Leaves have barely changed here though which is odd for this late in October, I think. Upper 60’s/low 70’s during the day and high 40’s/low 50’s over night. This past Friday night it did dip down to the low 40’s overnight into Saturday so I took the opportunity to make sure the heat worked just to get the morning chill off the floors.

On The Menu This Week

Really need to go through the freezer for this part.

MONDAY: Frozen pizza *I worked 8:30-5* *J had a lesson at 6:30*

TUESDAY: Grilled hot dogs, French fries? *I have parent-teacher conferences in the afternoon* *Bunco at 7**J had early morning band*

WEDNESDAY: Roast in the crock pot *J has early morning band*

THURSDAY: Chicken sandwiches of some sort *J has evening band practice*

FRIDAY: No idea, leftovers, out? *No School for J*

If I Have A Few Minutes To Myself I Will

Work on my garden journal

New Recipe I Tried Or Want To Try This Week 

Tried a new recipe by accident this week. Planned to make these banana crumb muffins but accidentally clicked on this banana muffin recipe instead. Didn’t notice my mistake until I had combined too many ingredients to correct things. Still put a quick crumb topping on them. The first recipe is definitely much better!

One Of My Simple Pleasures

The quiet of the house in the early morning hours

Favorite Photo From The Camera

I didn’t pick up the camera nearly enough this week! 

Praying For

Family, Friends, Strangers. The kids at preschool, especially a few who seem to be going through some rough (emotional) growing pains. The teachers during parent-teacher conference time (and the rest of the time as well). End to the virus, our country. A return to happier, kinder, and calmer times.

Quote For The Week

Autumn tucked me in her honeyed home,
a honeyed spot for my soul to roam.
(Angie Weiland-Crosby)

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Back on Track

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Another quick post tonight as the dishwasher is running and the sink is empty!

After ignoring things Friday into Saturday and waking up to this yesterday:

It does feel good to be back on track!

Today I didn’t do a whole lot, nothing really cleaning related except for the kitchen upkeep cleaning. And of course, a load of laundry. Always the laundry. (Actually, I folded 3 loads of laundry and washed my gardening gloves)

Watched the Chiefs game, read my book, took a nap, and spent some time outside. Not enough time outside as I still didn’t get my bulbs planted. However, I cut the tomato plants way back to see if I can get at least a orange tinge to start on the remaining ones before the frost hits. We probably have until the end of the month but you never know.

Next week is bedroom week and I’m looking forward to it. Somehow, several areas of our bedroom have once again become quite cluttered.

I am really starting to appreciate the peace of mind waking up to the (mostly) empty sink each morning.

This coming week is starting out kind of busy with a full work day tomorrow.  My Happy Homemaker Monday post will be late, probably won’t post until Tuesday. Thought about working on the post tonight but I’m fairly certain another Flylady rule is to go to bed at a decent time so I’m planning on doing just that.

Hope everyone has a great start to the new week!

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