Skip to main content

Happy Homemaker Monday

It's been a couple of weeks since I've been able to do this post...  I feel like we've had some huge changes here which I mentioned in the last post.  Good changes, but they keep me fairly busy.  Eventually we will get into a groove, but until then, please bear with me.



The weather outside is::::
Right now, it's about 20 degrees and the snow that hadn't melted yesterday is now laying on top of a solid sheet of ice.  Loading up the car for the school run this morning, I slid down the driveway.  Side note, Toms are not meant for ice or snow as they give no traction and really don't keep your feet very warm or dry.



On the breakfast plate this morning::::
Nothing yet.  I'm thinking about a nice cup of coffee, maybe some oatmeal and a half of a bagel.

As I look outside my window:::
The ground is sort of covered here and there in snow, but not much.  It's mostly just cloudy, and I'm glad to be inside.

Right now I am::::
Sitting at the kitchen table typing this up and working on my week in my planner.  I'm taking the last few minutes of quite to try and get my things done.
As I look around the house::::
Scotland is asleep in her carseat on the kitchen table.  Shawn is in the office (in our home office) for a work meeting.  Sydney and Rylie are still asleep upstairs, on my floor for some reason.  Thankfully the house is in pretty good shape this morning.
On today's to do list::::
Laundry....I have a basket upstairs and a load in the dryer that needs folding, as well as a load of diapers on my couch to stuff and put away.
Cleaning....In the kitchen....I need to unload the dishwasher and put the breakfast dishes in. I also need to put some clutter away.  My counters are covered in open cookbooks and kids school papers.
In the bedrooms....I need to make my bed and have the kids make their beds.
In the bathrooms....Clean the downstairs shower.
Sydney's Dance
Run a few errands
Also, this week....Sydney's birthday shopping and do her party invites.  Thankfully her birthday party isn't for a couple of weeks since we weren't able to get the location any closer to her birthday and she didn't want to do it somewhere else.

Currently reading::::
Game of Thrones by George RR Martin


On the TV today::::
Vlogs, maybe a show or two but who knows of what. Oh, and I might finish the short series Monday Monday since I have one or so episodes left.  Darn you Hulu for recommending me a show I'd get attached to and then would be over in 7 episodes.


On the menu this week::::
I literally have no idea!  I have to meal plan and grocery shop, but I'm not sure when that will happen.  We might be scrounging around for dinner tonight.  Maybe eggs or something, who knows.Monday -   
Tuesday -  
Wednesday - 
Thursday - 
Friday - 
Saturday - 
Sunday - 

What I am creating at the moment::::
Nothing right now, but hopefully there will be something soon.  I really need to.

New recipe I tried or want to try this week::::
I have nothing at the moment.  I do have recipes I tried over the past weeks that I really need to put in my blog though.

Favorite photo from the camera::::
Ben got 2nd place in his first ever wrestling tournament. 



Prayers, Inspirational Quotes or Devotionals::::
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven. ~ Matthew 5:16

Comments

Sometimes in the winter I just get so tired of wearing boots so I attempt to wear something cute (in other words, without traction) and it always ends with me on my bottom in the snow! ;)

Have a great week!
Unknown said…
The photo you picked is a great one. Your forecast makes me sad! It will be 79 degrees here today.
Nice to find you again Liz - thanks for commenting on my HHM! I'll add you to my blog reading list so I don't lose you again. Lol

Love that pic of your kiddo - he looks like he means business! ;)

Hope you're staying warm and have a wonderful week ahead. xo

Popular posts from this blog

Happy Homemaker Monday

Woke up to a nice cold, fall day this morning. When I did the school run this morning it was a whole 37 degrees.  Brrrrr!!! The weather outside is:::: Very cold mornings causing us to turn our heat on but warm afternoons. Monday  - Sunny, 74 Tuesday  - Partly cloudy, 63 Wednesday  - Sunny, 57 Thursday  - Sunny, 70 Friday  - Sunny, 75 Saturday  - Partly cloudy, 72 Sunday  - Storms, 73 On the breakfast plate this morning:::: Busy day today, so Shawn picked up Starbucks on his way home from the gym. I'm eating a turkey bacon and gouda sandwich and drinking my venti mocha with 2 pumps of pumpkin spice. As I look outside my window::: The sun is shining so bright and it's absolutely gorgeous outside. The leaves are just starting to change. We put up our outside decorations last night for fall and Halloween. It's looks so cute out there. Right now I am:::: Sitting at the counter trying to quickly type up this post and eat my breakfast. As I look around

Potato Soup

During Lent this last spring, I needed a meat free dinner to feed my sister-in-law and her family. Usually my potato soup has lots of bacon and bacon grease in it. I found this recipe here .This one is meatless, but it is important to add that it is NOT dairy free. There are adjustments you can do to make it dairy free though. It’s quick and was really well liked.  Potato Soup 6-8 cups russet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 yellow onion, diced 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 clove garlic 4 cups vegetable stock 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded 1/2 cup sour cream or cream 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper Pinch red pepper flakes 1 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil In a large pot over medium heat, add the butter and olive oil. Once hot and melted together add the onions and celery. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add the potatoes and minced garlic to the pot and continue to sauté all of the ingredients for about 5 minutes. Add vegetable stock and increase th

Happy Homemaker Monday

Hope everyone had a wonderful Easter. Our Easter included family, yummy food, beautiful weather, and a kickball game. The weather::: Monday  - Cloudy, 74º Tuesday  - PM Showers, 67º Wednesday  - Cloudy, 73º Thursday  - AM Clouds/PM Sun, 80º Friday  - Sunny, 76º Saturday  - PM Thunderstorms, 80º Sunday  - Partly Cloudy, 76º On my reading pile::: Yes Please by Amy Poehler Love Poems for Married People by John Kenney Miracle Creek by Angie Kim A Lily in the Light by Kristin Fields The January Children by Safia Elhillo Movies or Shows I watched this weekend::: Last week's Grey's Anatomy, a couple episodes of The Office, and the new Game of Thrones. On my TV this week::: Vlogs Grey's Anatomy Game of Thrones Super Store Good Girls On the menu for this week::: Monday  Easter Leftovers Tuesday  Hamburgers with potatoes, asparagus and corn on the cob Wednesday Ham and cheese sandwiches Thursday Pork Tenderloin with sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts and