{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 04/20/2026 }

 

 

Good morning everyone, welcome to a very cloudy Texas.  I love cloudy cool days, and God blessed us with one this morning.  

 

I hope you have all had a wonderful weekend, mine was busy as always.  I remember years ago or rather, when I was younger, the weekends seemed to drag on and I would often find myself bored.  Those days are long gone, now the weekends are full and busy and by the time Monday rolls around, I feel exhausted and like I didn't have a weekend at all.  Anyone else feel this way?

 

Anyway, let me get this post going so that I can get busy with my day.

 

Have a blessed week friends,

 

Sandra

♥♥♥♥

 

 

 *** The Weather *** 

Perfect.  Lots of rain and cool temperatures, and actually the past two days have been kind of chilly with mornings in the 40s.  Looks like more of the same this week.

 

Monday - Cloudy, 69

Tuesday - Showers, 65

Wednesday - Cloudy, 79

Thursday - Cloudy, 87

Friday - Cloudy, 88

Saturday - Cloudy, 86

Sunday - Cloudy, 80

 

 

*** Right now I am *** 

Trying to get this post up as fast as I can, as I'm running a little late.  

 

 

*** Thinking and pondering *** 

Just how much I truly love being a homemaker and loving taking moments to do the things I really enjoy, like crocheting, reading, photography and cooking and baking.  

 

We sometimes take these things for granted, but it's such a blessing to be able to do these things.  

 

 

*** How I am feeling ***

Tired, but good otherwise.  

 

 

*** On the breakfast plate *** 

I have a cup of coffee at 4:30 AM, then at 8 I had a cup of milky tea, two scrambled eggs and two pieces of toast.  

 

*** On the lunch plate *** 

Not really sure, I am quite full at the moment.  May just have some yogurt or a salad. 

 

 

*** On the dinner plate *** 

Saucy meatballs and noodles, steamed broccoli.    

 

 

*** On the menu *** 

It's that time again to work on the new meal plan, so these are the meals I have until Wednesday. 

 

Monday - Saucy meatballs and noodles, steamed broccoli

Tuesday -  Chicken Stifado, Basmati Rice, Salad 

Wednesday -  

Thursday -  

Friday - Arayes, Sweet Potato Fries

Saturday -   

Sunday -  Hamburgers and Hotdogs, Potato Salad

 

*** What I am wearing *** 

Still in my pajamas, but will change into a dress shortly.  

 

 

*** On my reading pile *** 

I finished Mary Magdalene and absolutely loved it.  Like I said before, I think the reason I am loving biblical fiction is because I'm a visual person, and it helps me visualize the bible.  

 

In the Bible I finished Exodus and am about to finish Leviticus. 

 

For a book review I am reading God Won't Leave You There by Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright.  

  

In Christian fiction, I have started Shadow of the Storm by Connilyn Cossette's.

  

 

 

*** On my TV this week *** 

Turkish shows:

Guller Ve Gunahlar

Ayni Yagmur Altinda

Sevdigim Sensin

Yeralti

Abi

Cirkin 

 

YouTube homemaking and book videos, as well has some simple living and quiet vlogs.  

 

Hallmark: 

Hope Valley

 

*** Looking around the house *** 

It is quite dark this morning because of the cloudy skies.  I just need to open doors and windows to let in the fresh air, fluff up couch pillows, do some dusting and vacuuming.  The rest of the house is put together. 

 

 

*** To do list for today*** 

Water inside plants 

Water plants and veggies outside on the patio 

Daily bible reading and devotional/bible study

Get at least 10k steps in

Homemaking chores

Work on meal plan and budget

 

*** What I am creating *** 

I am working on the Universe in Bloom blanket.  It is a bit slow at the moment because these first few bits are mainly smaller pieces that are crocheted and then put together.  I much prefer a blanket that is all in one go, but that's okay, we will get through this last part and then we will be flowing in the crochet world.  

 

 

 

*** From the camera *** 

The abundance that we have been getting from our chickens, is a HUGE blessing.  Every time we gather the eggs I smile.  What a joy to be able to have these daily. ♥

 

 

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

At church yesterday, we had a visiting pastor who delivered such a wonderful message.  God promises that when we face challenging times.  I will share it below for you all, I think you would enjoy hearing from Pastor Scott Dawson.