{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 02/23/2026 }

 

 

Good morning everyone :)

 

Come on in out of the cold.  Yes, it's cold again, at least for the next few days, then thankfully warmer weather.  I am ready for Spring.  Our grass is starting to get green, the birds are all chirping and happy flying around and I am already envisioning my garden and beautiful plants all over.    

 

We are starting another week, still on the tail end of this cold.  It seems to be going around, everyone is sick, our Pastor, our worship leader has been sick for the past 3 weeks.  It's crazy, so I'm sending prayers and blessings to all of you who are currently in the same boat.

 

Now, let's get on with our post.  Have a blessed Monday friends. 

Sandra

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 *** The Weather *** 

Cold right now, and so uncertain, up and down, cold and hot.  Here is what our week ahead looks like:

 

Monday - Sunny, 61

Tuesday - Partly Cloudy, 80 

Wednesday - Partly cloudy, 79

Thursday - Sunny, 75

Friday - Sunny, 80

Saturday - Mostly Sunny, 84

Sunday - Mostly Sunny, 58

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

Typing up this post at my desk, listening to a Christian video on the television, and was also just talking to Nick.  He caught what we have and is not feeling that great, so making sure he is starting on meds immediately. 

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

We have been on a mission to organize and clear out our home.  I am doing the kitchen and one of the big hallway closets this week.  Will be decluttering, putting away items that are not used daily or that are seasonal (Christmas), and giving away some that I won't be using anymore. 

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

I will say that I am about 90% better, but it's the tail end cough that gets on my nerves.  It always lasts forever.  I was coughing so much this morning that I actually pulled a muscle on my chest wall and now every time I need to cough, it hurts like all heck.  But, it's just part of the process, I will be taking my cough syrup and meds soon and will just move on with my day.  My poor Curt is in the same boat, so I am praying fast healing for us as well as Nick. 

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

I have already had two cups of coffee before 8 AM.  Hahaha  Oh it's going to be one of those days.  I don't know what I'll be eating, not in the mood for anything in particular, so I may just have some toast.  

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Probably some yogurt with granola.   

 

 

*** On the dinner plate *** 

Gnocchi Bolognese, Garlic Bread, Salad  

 

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

I need to get the new meal plan worked out, again.  I feel like I am constantly grocery shopping and meal planning, even though it's every two weeks.  Time needs to slow down.

 

Monday - Gnocchi Bolognese, Garlic Bread, Salad

Tuesday -  

Wednesday - 

Thursday -  

Friday - 

Saturday -  

Sunday - 

 

*** What I am wearing *** 

Still in my pajamas and also have a cardigan on because it is so cold this morning.   Will change into some sweat pants and a tank top later.

 

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

Currently reading The Raven by Carrie Cotten.  It is the last book in the Medieval ChristianTrilogy. 

 

In the Bible I am reading through Genesis still.

 

 

*** On my TV this week *** 

Some Turkish shows, some Hallmark movies and lots of book videos on YouTube.  

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

It is early, but the sun is shining so bright already, another sign that we are inching closer to Spring.  I gave the house a good cleaning and reset yesterday afternoon, so I don't have much house cleaning to do today, which means I can concentrate on the kitchen declutter. 

 

 

*** To do list for today*** 

Make new meal plan and grocery list and order groceries for pickup 

Water inside plants 

Daily bible reading and devotional/bible study

Get at least 10k steps in 

Declutter kitchen cabinets, pack unused items in plastic tubs, make a pile for donation 

 

 

*** What I am creating *** 

I started my last Lego flower bouquet yesterday, it's one of my Christmas gifts.  I want to finish it today.   

 

 

*** From the camera *** 

My week in one image.    

 

 

*** Devotional, Prayers, Bible Verses *** 

Praying for our colds to go away, and for Nick to not get as sick as we did.