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Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods:
Cold and gloomy with a chance for rain.


Things that make me happy: 
When people tell me how well behaved my kids are and how cute they are.

Book I'm reading:
The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson and As Always, Julia the letters of Julia Child and Avis DeVoto by Joan Reardon.  What can I say, I'm a slow reader...



What's on my TV today: 
Jersey Shore.

On the menu for dinner:
Chilli and corn bread


On my To Do List:
Laundry, pick up the house, grocery shopping, doctor's appointments.


New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
I have no idea.  I have so many to try.


In the craft basket:
I'm still working on a cute bird pillow softie.  I've been too busy to get into the sewing room.

Looking forward to this week:
My husband and I's 3 year anniversary.

Tips and Tricks:
When your child is being impatient and antsy at the grocery store, go to the floral department and see if they offer free balloons.  The grocery store I go to gives out free balloons to small children if you go ask (I was told this by a cashier) and it keeps the child out of trouble and occupied. 


My favorite blog post this week: 
Sarahkscoular - #sendskoolatothesuperbowl  
It's amazing to me what is possible when people work together.  I wish I would have gotten the chance to donate to the fund.  I may still do it, just to help with any extra fees.

No words needed (favorite photo or picture, yours or others you want to share):




Lesson learned the past few days:
I know I'm way late on this, but don't sweat the small stuff.  It could all be so much worse.


On my mind:
My doctor's appointment tomorrow.  I'm so super nervous.

Comments

applepocalypse said…
nervous? huh? you preggers again? lol
Liz said…
Hahaha! Not that I know of. This is a completely different type of doctor. They just make me incredibly nervous.
Meagan said…
What dermatologist did you go to? I've been looking for one.
Anonymous said…
I don't know how I missed it but I didn't know you had a blog! Cute post and thanks for the shout out :)
Liz said…
Meagan- I used Dr. Waxman at Providence in KCK. It's the same one Shawn's family uses. She was really nice although a little strange.
Sarah- Thanks and welcome to my blog. Haha!

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