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Happy Homemaker Monday



The weather outside is::::
Extremely cold and it's snowing again.

Monday - Snow, 28
Tuesday - Sunny, 34
Wednesday - Sunny, 34
Thursday - Cloudy and windy, 45
Friday - Cloudy, 42
Saturday - Partly Cloudy, 47
Sunday - Partly Cloudy, 50


On the breakfast plate this morning::::
I've gotten off to a late start this morning since I was laying in bed Christmas shopping much of the morning, so I'm finally getting around to my luke warm coffee and thinking about some cinnamon raisin toast and grapefruit.


As I look outside my window:::
A current look out my front door.

    


Right now I am::::
Sitting at the kitchen counter, sipping lukewarm coffee and trying to gather myself enough to go on a quick run on the treadmill.             


As I look around the house::::
The kids are on a snow day today, so it's complete chaos. There are unfolded blankets all over the living rooms, and toys out everywhere. Lots of noise and love though. We have the Christmas trees on and the house definitely looks like Christmas.
    

On today's to do list::::
Laundry....We've had a stomach bug sweep through the house last week, so we are trying to was      
Cleaning....I've definitely got some picking up to do through the house and some sweeping in the kitchen and vacuuming the rest of the house.       
Sledding..... The kids are dying to go sledding.

On this week's to do list::::
My plans for the week are a little up in the air because of the snow day. The kids are home from school today and Shawn was supposed to go to Boston today through Wednesday, but he might not make it out this afternoon.
Monday - Sledding with the kids
Tuesday - Christmas shopping while the kids are at school
Wednesday - Wrapping Christmas presents while the kids are at school
Thursday - Nutcracker rehearsal for big 3 kids.
Friday -  Nutcracker show
Saturday - Two Nutcracker shows. The whole family is coming to the night one and then dinner after at our house for a graduation celebration for my sister.
Sunday - The final Nutcracker show!


On the menu this week::::


Monday - Chicken Pot pie with roasted asparagus
Tuesday - Frozen Pizzas
Wednesday - Lasagna and roasted broccoli and cauliflower.
Thursday - 
Friday -  
Saturday - Wingstop Chicken
Sunday - 


Currently reading::::
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory and Christmas in London by Anita Hughes



On the TV this week::::
The Hills on Hulu while I'm on the treadmill and lots of Christmas movies.



What I am creating at the moment::::
Nothing at the moment. Just trying to survive the crazy Christmas season.


Prayers, Inspirational Quotes or Devotionals::::

Prayers are needed for my Sister-in-law's husband who's Grandpa isn't doing very well. 

Comments

Schotzy said…
Very Christmassy looking outside. I hope I can get where I’m going before the snows come..we have a 12 hour drive due north!I love every thing about the Nutcracker. Hope it all goes very well! Merry Christmas!
Luludou said…
Looks like a busy but fun memory-filled week. Have a great week
Jenny said…
I don't envy your week of dance rehearsals! My daughters dance academy did their annual Nutcracker performance last weekend. She wasn't part of it this year as I didn't think I could juggle all the rehearsals with a newborn, but I am still glad the chaos is over.

I hope your children had the chance to go sledding and that you all enjoyed your snow day!

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