Good morning friends, welcome back to Diary of a Stay at Home Mom.
It is a crisp and cool morning, and as of this moment (7:12 AM), the sun has yet to make an appearance. We are definitely approaching Fall, with the mornings taking longer to get bright, and the evenings getting darker earlier. I must say, I don't quite enjoy this part of the season, but I still love it.
I hope you've all had a wonderful weekend with your families, and as we all prepare for a new, full week ahead, I pray that you are blessed, that you are productive and that you are safe. My week will be filled with crochet, reading and other random jobs around the home, intermingled into the usual daily homemaking tasks that go with running a household.
Wishing you all a blessed week ahead ♥
*** The Weather ***
It's been wonderful but this past weekend we once again saw triple digits. Texas always reminds us that summer isn't quite over in September. It has a way of tricking us into cooler temperatures only to bring them back every few days, letting us know who is in charge. Such nonsense. Hahah
Tuesday - Sunny, 95
Wednesday - Sunny, 98
Thursday - Sunny, 100
Friday - Mostly sunny, 100
Saturday - Partly cloudy, 98
Sunday - Mostly sunny, 93
*** Right now I am ***
Sitting on the bed and working on getting this post up. Also watching Julie Green on the TV.
*** Thinking and pondering ***
I have so many projects that I want to do, crochet, knitting, sewing, reading, it's just a jumble in my brain at the moment. I love being creative but if you're a creative person, you will understand what I mean when I say that, sometimes, it's a bit overwhelming. Your brain goes a mile a minute with a ton of new ideas and all the things you want to make, but there is clearly not enough hours in the day.
*** How I am feeling ***
I'm doing good. Stomach is a little off because once again I ate sugar this weekend. We had family over and I made two Portuguese desserts. I know that sugar is not good for me anymore, but yet I fall into the trap each time then pay for it after. Entirely my fault, but what can we do?
*** On the breakfast plate ***
Cup of Caramel Pecan Coffee with skim milk, healthy waffle (1 egg, 1 tablespoon peanut butter).
*** On the lunch plate ***
Green beans and tuna salad. Have leftover green beans from Friday's dinner, so will add some tuna, tomato and onion.
*** On the dinner plate ***
Greek Shrimp with Orzo, Spaghetti Squash.
*** On the menu ***
Monday
Greek Shrimp with Orzo, Spaghetti Squash.
Tuesday
Chicken Broccoli, Basmati Rice (cauliflower rice for me)
Wednesday
Oven Roasted Fish with Potatoes and Peppers, Bean SaladThursday
Roasted Cherry Tomato Pasta, Garlic Bread, Salad
Friday
Frozen Pizza for the boys, Grilled Tomato and Onion Sandwich for me (multigrain bread)
Saturday
Green Bean Soup, Sandwiches (I will just eat the soup, since I'm having a sandwich the night before)
Sunday
Pampered Chef Taco Ring
*** What I am wearing ***
My summer nightie at the moment. Leggings and tank top when I get changed, as I will be working out today.
*** On my reading pile ***
Finished 1 Samuel in the Bible. I have learned to go into prayer and ask God what He wants me to read, which book He wants me to go to next. I did that and sat there for 5 minutes waiting, then Joshua popped into my mind. It wouldn't leave, it was like a big neon sign, constantly Joshua, Joshua, Joshua. So that is the book I am starting today.
Still reading Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson, physical book.
On the Kindle, I am reading The Apothecary's Daughter by Julie Klassen. Really enjoying Klassen right now, she is just the type of author I love reading. Here is how she describes herself:
If you love romance, British accents, Jane Eyre, or anything by Jane
Austen, then you and I are soul sisters and I write for you!
Well, yes, yes and YES!
*** On my TV this week ***
Homemaking channels on YouTube.
Catching up on All Creatures Great and Small
*** Looking around the house ***
The sun has just now started to come in through the windows and as always, it is my favorite time of the day, when the golden light hits every wall inside, and leaves everything looking so magical.
I just need to do the usual Monday cleaning and tidying.
*** To do list ***
Bible and Devotional time
Reading
Finish one of the knitted owl gloves I started.
Vacuum and dust.
Mop all floors.
Water inside plants.
*** What I am creating ***
Knitted Owl Gloves. I made some many, MANY years ago. I haven't knitted in years and just picked it up again, it hurts my hands more than crocheting though, so I'm not sure just how much I'll be able to enjoy, but I'm hoping to at least finish this pair. Also still working on my Winter Nordic Blanket.
*** From the camera ***
The fabric pumpkins are so cute. I love making these. ♥ 
*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses ***
Pray!Just pray. We are in unprecedented times, and need to be making sure to put on the full armor of God daily, cover ourselves and our families and homes with the blood of the lamb, and stay connected to God.
I haven't checked the weather here yet, but I feel fall is making herself known with a deep gray morning and I love it (for now)! I hope the high temps don't hang around as long as I know they "can" in Texas and you get an early reprieve. Those pumpkins are adorable! And as my aunt always said - P.U.S.H. (PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS) Have a wonderful week my friend.
ReplyDeleteHello dear Friend! I'm playing catch up. Sorry I didn't get an HHM post done this week. Back from wedding weekend and did some posts about that. But I sure hope Fall shows up for you soon. And I love seeing your crafting - the pumpkins are the sweetest! Love how you hear the Lord call you to things. Blessings always. xoxo
ReplyDeleteOwl gloves, can't wait to see that. Lovely pumpkins. Have a great week
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