{ Happy Homemaker Monday - 03/25/2019 }

Good morning friends, welcome to another Happy Homemaker Monday edition :)

How was your weekend?

Mine was pretty good, I did get a lot of rest and tried not to do much at all.  I'm happy to report that I am doing pretty well with the steroids (side effect wise), unfortunately I am starting Day 3 of the dose and so far there is no change in the ear.  The fullness is still there, the ringing is still there, so I am just not sure what is going on.  I told my husband and kids that I must have some potent fluid in there that is refusing to budge LOL

I do still have another 3 days to go, so fingers crossed.

But, let's get on with our post for today.  I'll be making something for my home later and taking some pictures to show you, it's just a simple DIY project but I can NOT wait to try.

Anyway, good morning again, hope you have a fantastic week. 

The weather:::
Spring is here, the temperatures have been amazing, we even hit 80 degrees this weekend.  The sun is shining, the grass is all green, flowers are popping up everywhere.  Yes, it's my second favorite Season :) 

Monday - Mostly Sunny, 69º
Tuesday - Sunny, 68º
Wednesday - Partly Cloudy, 77º
Thursday - Cloudy, 79º
Friday - Partly cloudy and windy, 82º
Saturday - Partly cloudy and windy, 62º
Sunday - Sunny, 60º

On my reading pile:::
California Girls by Susan Mallery

Movies or Shows I watched this weekend:::
Didn't watch much at all this weekend, I think Jasmine and I caught up on Kindred Spirits and Ghost Adventures.
I watch my daily Portuguese Vlogs, of course.
Hubby and I caught up on Supernatural as well.
Other than that, we didn't get a movie day because Jasmine worked this weekend. 

On my TV this week:::
General Hospital
Random Vlogs
Call the Midwife
Victoria
Jesus:  His Life - Premiering tonight on the History Channel
The Act


On the menu for this week:::


Monday
Beef Noodle Casserole, Salad
Tuesday
Crispy Ranch Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli
Wednesday
Cheeseburgers, Fries
Thursday
Loaded Spaghetti Bake, Foccaccia 
Friday 
Homemade Pizza
Saturday
Meatloaf, Garlic mash, Green Beans
Sunday
Leftovers, Sandwiches

On my to do list:::
One load of washing to iron and put away
Vacuum bedrooms and living rooms

Homeschool
Make clothes peg bag
Make DIY project
Finish the third crochet placemat

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::
Working on those crochet placemats, I have the third on the hook and then just need one more to finish off the set for us.  I am also planning on making the clothesline peg bag, and the other DIY project.   

Looking forward to:::
I feel like I'm on repeat, and it may sound exactly like what I said last week.  But, I'm hoping the steroids work and finally clear this fluid and ringing from the ears.  I have 3 days to go on the meds, so fingers crossed and lots of prayers.   

Looking around the house:::
It's 8:39am and the sun is shining so bright through the windows.  I don't have a lot of cleaning to do and the house is pretty tidy, except for the dining room area which always seems to be the catch all from the family.  Is yours the same way?  Like, the dining table is filled with all sorts of things, papers, and bags and purses and keys and all sorts of nonsense that does not belong in that area.
I have a load of laundry sitting on the back of the couch in the green living room, just waiting for me to iron.
I also want to give the dining room carpet a quick clean but I'm mainly concentrating on my DIY's and crochets etc today.  

From the camera:::
I don't know about you, but give me a good book, a candle, some crochet and a plant, and I'm basically in my dreams.  

What I'm wearing today:::
Just like last week, still in my nightgown while I finish this post up.  I will be putting on some shorts and a tshirt soon, it's that time of year and it feels good to let the legs breathe again Hahah

One of my simple pleasures:::
Anything that involves crocheting, sewing, making with my own hands.  I just really enjoy making things for my home.   

Bible verse, Devotional, prayers::: 
I would like to ask for some more prayers for myself and this ear.  I know it's a small ailment compared to what others are feeling and going through at the moment, but I'm also one of those people that believe that just because someone is going through something harder, it doesn't take away from the fact that another person may be struggling with something.  I have friends who sometimes ask for prayers for small things and feel bad about doing it because they feel that they are somehow not allowed to and shouldn't complain because there are always "worse things that could happen".

And that is true, it could always be worse, but I think we need to all remember that sometimes even the small things can steer us off track, make us feel a little lost etc.

I'll get off my soapbox now, sorry about that, but you know me, I say how I feel and I'm pretty open on this blog.  So, if you see it in your heart to throw a little prayer my way, I would very much appreciate it.  If not, that's ok too, I'll still love ya :) 

{ A little crochet and a lot of resting }

Oh what a good Saturday it has been.

No one had work today, no one had any commitments or places to be or go, so the door was locked when we arrived home last night from picking Jasmine up, and it remained that way all day long.

For me, it was just what I needed. 

I finally got the go ahead from the doctor to start a steroid treatment to get this ear issue fixed, once and for all.  Because I haven't really ever had any kind of steroid treatments, at least none that I can remember, I have no clue how my body reacts to it, and so the doctor advised me to try and take it easy and start it over the weekend since my husband is home, in case I don't feel well or have any side effects.


So far, so good.  I think I'm doing ok, I am however super tired but I think that is a combination of the frustration of this ear issue over the past month and the busyness of daily life.

Curt told me to take it easy, stay in bed if I wanted, and rest as much as possible this weekend.  Yes, sir!!!

And that is exactly what I did today.  Jasmine has spent the day with me in bed, we've been watching TV, talking, and I've been crocheting which I always find relaxing and calming.

I hadn't actually been crocheting for a while, and I've missed it so much, but you know how life is and as much as you want to do something, sometimes you just don't get around to it.

I also wanted to crochet something easy that didn't require a lot of thinking, counting stitches and paying attention, so basically a project I could do while watching TV or even reading.  With that in mind I decided to start on some crochet placemats for the spring and summer.

I can't believe I actually have never crocheted any for myself, you would think with the amount of crocheting I do I would have a drawer filled with these, but no, nope, just haven't ever gotten around to it.

Picked up my crochet hook, the cotton yarn and got right to it.  I've managed to make two already and am going to keep going.  My plan is to make at least a set of 4 for my family, and then maybe continue going with some extras.

But yes, that's basically what I've done all Saturday.  We just finished eating dinner, which I popped in the oven around 3pm.  Just a simple roast chicken and I served a garlic, olive oil spaghetti with it.  It was absolutely divine.

There's something about a good old roast chicken dinner isn't there?

Righto, I'm now going to get into bed, take my next dose of meds, grab my crochet and watch mindless TV shows.

{ National Geographic's Almanac 2019 - TLC Book Tour }

 

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic (October 23, 2018)

A one-of-a-kind annual featuring surprising facts, stunning color photos, arresting infographics, and illuminating maps that present the world in a whole new way.

{ Grape Hyacinths }

There are always those specific signs that say "Spring is here".

One can wish it to be true and even start imagining it from weeks prior, but there's one sign here in my yards that always, and I mean ALWAYS tells me Spring is here.

{ Welcome Spring, I've missed you }

The weather has finally switched to Spring and I have been taking full advantage of it.

There is something very renewing about this time of year, it's almost like shedding the negative stuff and starting over.  I get all this energy and my mind is filled with ideas and plans and projects.  It's like I can't wait to get out there in the yards and start cleaning, pruning, planting, getting things ready for the summer and barbecues.