Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather in my neck of the woods:
I think the high today is like 25 degrees.


Things that make me happy: 

When my husband helps me with the housework even though he doesn't have to.  I know that sounds bad, but last night, I was picking up the kids toys and he was doing homework at the kitchen table and he stopped just to help me.  Makes me feel good.

Book I'm reading:
The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson  I'm hoping to finish it this week.  


What's on my TV today: 
Harry's Law tonight and today, gotta watch last weeks Grey's anatomy and Kennedy's home movies.

On the menu for dinner:
My Aunt Marci's Taco Soup recipe

On my To Do List:

Fold Laundry

New Recipe I tried or want to try soon:
Hot Artichoke and Cheese Dip 

I made it for the Super bowl yesterday and it was a major hit.

In the craft basket:

More decor for the kids room.

Looking forward to this week:

Getting Ben's new big boy bed and all the kids sheets should be delivered this week as well.


Tips and Tricks:
When making a large purchase (mattress, tv, etc) ask lots of questions because you may figure out a way to lower the cost.

My favorite blog post this week: 

Domestic Wonder/Life Simplified - Potty Training Tips

She's such a wonderful person/wife/mother.  I really love her advice and learn a lot from her.

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

Lesson learned the past few days:

It's alright to have a lazy day every now and then during the week, because you probably won't get to have one on the weekend.

On my mind:

Trying to get my poor sick boy healthy and hoping he doesn't spread this virus to his sister.