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Happy Homemaker Monday


As I look outside my window:::
It's 72 degrees and cloudy.  They are saying it could rain today.  I'd be ok with that.

Right now I am::: 
Finishing a cup of coffee, typing this up, and watching last nights Return to Amish. 

Thinking and pondering:::
My busy busy week ahead, and packing to move.

On my bedside table:::
Breakout! by Joel Osteen, the tv and cable remotes and my water.

On my tv this week:::
Monday
Stuff I recorded from this weekend
Real Housewives of Orange County
Ladies of London
16 and Pregnant
Tuesday
Little Couple
19 Kids and Counting
Little Women:  LA 
True Tori
Wednesday
Million Dollar Listing
Catfish
Thursday
Friday
Jessie
Saturday
Sunday
Game of Thrones
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Sister Wives
Return to Amish
Hungry Investors

Listening to:::
The kids iPads and Return to Amish on my TV 

On the menu for this week:::
Monday - Grilled Pork Chops
Tuesday - Taco Salad
Wednesday - Lasagna
Thursday - Lemon Chicken pasta
Friday - 
Saturday - 
Sunday - 
 
On my to do list:::

Sweep the kitchen floor
Fold and put away laundry

Happening this week:::
Monday - 
Tuesday - Syd's dance tech rehearsal, Shawn flies out to Chicago
Wednesday - 
Thursday - 
Friday - Shawn flies home from Chicago, Syd's dance dress rehearsal, Ben's t-ball practice (he's going to have to miss)
Saturday - Ben's soccer camp, Syd's Soccer camp, Ben's t-ball game, Ben has 2 bday parties
Sunday - Father's day, Syd's Dance recital

What I am creating:::

My blanket.  I'm getting so close to being done.


My simple pleasure:::
Cleaning.  I'm not talking about picking up, but I'm talking real, get in there, deep cleaning. 

Homemaking tips::: 
To get rid of stains from coffee or tea in your mugs, make a paste of baking soda and lemon juice. Put the paste onto the stain and let sit for a while then rinse. (I also use this for stains on my counter tops.)

Looking around the house:::
My house is clean except for the corner where Rylie's toys stay in the living room.  I can't wait to move and not have them in the living room anymore.  Ben and Sydney are laying on the floor behind the couch, by the kitchen watching shows on their iPads.  Rylie, who isn't feeling well, is laying on the couch watching Adventure Time and coughing like crazy.  Scotland, is cuddled up in her boppy on the couch next to me, taking a nap.

From the camera:::
Playing with bubble guns outside.



Prayer List:::
My sister.  My husband as he travels.

Bible verse, Devotional:::
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him and he will make your paths straight ~ Proverbs 3:5-6

Comments

Sandra said…
We watch a lot of the same things lol

I can't wait to see your blanket done, it's going to be beautiful :)

Have a wonderful week, and good luck with the move as well, it's definitely not fun lol
Melissa Hopper said…
I guess I will have to see what the return to amish is. I love the colors you have chosen for your blanket! Purple is my FAVORITE
MindyG said…
Hi Liz,

Sounds like another busy week and weekend! I remember all the weekends when the kids were in elementary school going to birthday parties in between sports and dance!! They went to a small Catholic elementary/middle school and only had classes with 12 or so kids in them in each grade - we all went to everyone's birthday parties! So much fun - like an extended family. I didn't know you were moving, good for you! Hope it all goes smoothly, eventually all those boxed get unpacked, and if they don't get unpacked then you probably don't need the things inside them, lol. You'll probably end up purging things like Sandra is doing. Have a great week - my school year is winding down, looking forward to hanging out this summer with my friends and family.
Take Care,
Mindy

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