{ Hello, just me, chatting away.... }

 

 

It is Sunday morning, barely, like 4 minutes to go until noon.  But, I wanted to come in and sit and just chat a little.  I wish I had ton to update you on, a really cool fun reason why I have reverted back to just one post a week, my Happy Homemaker Monday.  Alas, there is no such thing, there is just life happening and a blogger (me), who apparently really sucks at this now.

 

I keep telling myself it's just a phase, but honestly how long does a phase need to last before you realize that maybe you are just not who you used to be, and things have changed?  

 

I often say I miss my old blogging self, and I really do, like really really do.  

 

The other morning I went to visit all the Happy Homemaker Monday participants, read their posts, left comments and realized just how much I miss that interaction, and how terrible I've been at doing it.  It was that yearning for something long gone that you can't get back.  Frustrated, I logged off the computer and went about my day.

 

Then I came back to the blog looking for something, I can't even tell you what because my pre-menopause almost 52 year old brain is so bad at remembering anything lately.  Anyone else feel like this?  My doctor says it's normal, I think it's ridiculous, we already have to go through so much change in our bodies at this time of our lives, can we at least leave our brains alone?  

 

Anyway, I was looking through the blog and landed in 2016 and 2017.  I miss that Sandra, that blogger that shared every day, the little things, the small things, the yard, the plants, the meals, the crochet blankets, what I was reading or watching, just my life in general.  You would think that I stopped living the way I have stopped doing that, but no, life is the same for the most part, I have just stopped sharing.  Why?  I have no idea and if one of you does, let me know. 

 

 

 

We have been enjoying quite a bit of rain lately, matter of fact leaving gym this morning we got caught in a crazy storm that seemed to have come out of nowhere.  It was so strong and dropped so much water that driving down the road sent water flying up next to the windows, it was like a waterfall and we were standing behind the wall of water. 

 

 

 

 

 

So, this weekend has been quiet, just done the bare minimum required of me, which I needed because weekends are so busy for us.

 

I am about to head to Walmart to pick up some cat food and some naan bread for tonight's curry, because I'm feeling lazy and don't want to make my own naan even though it's so easy to make.  But anyway, after Walmart I plan on giving the house a quick vacuum and dusting and then relaxing until dinner time.  

 

Oh I also got my mammogram done on Friday, and they have now changed the law here in Texas where we have to wait a full week for the results.  Ask a person with health anxiety if that is ok LOL  For pete sakes, I wanted the result the same day so I could move on, instead I am sitting here just waiting, wondering, letting my mind do it's usual panic.  Have I told you before that I am so good with everything else, except waiting for doctor reports and results?

 

All the trust in God, knowing everything is fine and that I am healed by Jesus' stripes, goes flying out the window and the doom and gloom and negative thoughts take over.  It's frustrating and something I have dealt with for so many years, I'm tired folks, I'm actually exhausted of feeling this way, but I know only God can help me conquer this.  Pray for me please, that I learn to sit in His presence and not allow my mind to be taken over with worry, anxiety, fear and doubt.  

 

Anyway, I will see you all back tomorrow morning for our Happy Homemaker Monday!

 

Have a blessed rest of Sunday,

xoxoxo 

 

 

{ Catch up }

Good morning sweet friends.  I hope this post finds you all well.

 

 

 

I wanted to come in an chat a little, show you what I've been up to, and also explain why the Blogmas unfortunately dropped away after only 8 days.  My intention is always to do the full 24 days and while some years that is doable, some others it's not.  This year, I wanted to get it all done, and thought I would be able to, but I fell sick with a head cold and have been slowly moving through this week, just trying to feel better.

 

It's par for the course, isn't it?  This time of year, the temperature changes, always seems to knock off a couple of us, or, a lot of us.  There is so many friends sick at the moment.  If you are in the same boat, I wish you all well and pray that you heal fast.

 

 

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he weather has been just perfect for this time of year.  We've woken up to foggy mornings that leave a mysterious atmosphere in the air, although they tend to quickly turn to windy conditions which I am not a fan of, at all.  

 

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got the Christmas trees set up.  Usually we do the white tree and then a real tree, but this year, I decided to get another artificial tree, just to have for those years I don't get around to purchasing a real one.  It's not exactly what I prefer, but I have to be practical, and this year I just haven't made it round to the tree lot and it's too close to Christmas now to get one.  These will just have to do.

 

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aking has been an ongoing thing, mainly just with cookies and my sourdough, which by the way, I think I finally found the perfect sourdough starter.  I've struggled with my starters for years, but this one started a little rough (meaning it took longer to develop than the usual week), but once it did, oh my goodness, it's been just amazing and soft and spongy full of bubbles.  

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astly, the kitchen got a little mini makeover, remodel.  We had a double oven that stopped working last year.  We've been meaning to get rid of it and just never got around to it.  Well, we finally did.  We pulled it from the wall, and my wonderful husband Curt, built me some shelves where the oven used to sit.  

 

 

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absolutely love it.  It has opened up the kitchen, it has given me a place to pop in the microwave which had been sitting on the counter the whole time, and taking up way too much space.  We added some lighting as well, and I just can't believe how much I adore that little space.

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hat's about it. In between these moments, I have found time to sit by the fire, drink my tea or coffee, and read a book. 

 

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e need to take time to slow down during this season. There's just too much going on, too many places to be, get togethers and gifts and too much noise, in my humble opinion. The older I get, the more I want to go back in time to simpler quieter times. I am not cut out for these crazy busy holidays, it tends to take away from the magic of Christmas. 

 

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nyway, enough about that.  I hope you're all enjoying the season but also taking time to slow down and smell the coffee and gingerbread.  Have a wonderful day friends!