For The Week of August 16, 2021
Looking out my window... It has rained all day. I love the rain and how much cooler it is outside!
I am thinking... I feel like I am running in a hundred different directions lately. Usually when I start feeling this way, I do a "brain dump" where I take a notebook and write down everything on my mind that I need to do.
A few of those things: ~Finish removing wallpaper in my oldest son's bedroom. Prep walls for painting. My daughter will be moving into this room when we finish painting since it is larger than her current bedroom. My oldest son has moved into an apartment closer to his job.
~Do a major declutter of the entire house. This may have to be conducted one room per week until finished.
~Finish planning a weekend getaway for my husband and me.
~Catch up on sewing projects. I have a list already made of these.
~Restart yoga practice to improve flexibility.
I am thankful... That all three of my children have full time jobs that they love!
One of my favorite things... Time listening to podcasts while I clean or while at work. My favorite right now is The Bakery Bears Radio Show. They have such an inspiring marriage!
I am creating... Hand-knitted socks for my husband.
I am wearing... Lavender slacks and a pink peplum top that I sewed.
I am reading (read) /watching (watched) / listening to...
Reading--The Cellist by Daniel Silva. I have read all of his books and anxiously await a new one each summer.
Watching--Lego Masters with my 23 year old son.
Listening to--Podcasts, "Gateway to Joy" by Elisabeth Elliot, and "Christian Classics" (both of these specific shows are on Bible Broadcasting Network that I have mentioned before).
I am hoping... For a relaxing weekend!
I am learning... How to root cuttings of different plants. Some of these have been successful and others not so much.
In my kitchen... Cleaning out the refrigerator--We are having a new one delivered Saturday morning. Our old one has been on its last leg for a while now.
I need to work on a meal plan--I plan to start WW (Weight Watchers) again this week. I feel so much better when I am in control of my eating.
Sunday lunch for August 15, 2021--This past Sunday for lunch I made Mississippi Pot Roast with carrots, Onion Soup Potatoes (I double this recipe except for the oil), and a yellow Duncan Hines cake with chocolate frosting.
In the school room... My oldest son is in his first year teaching in a high needs school. He is LOVING it! My daughter (youngest child) is in her first year of graduate school online.
In my garden... My cucumbers have produced enough for one batch of pickles, and I think they are finished. :-( My tomatoes, however, have been super producers this year. My mom has canned salsa, I have canned tomatoes, and we have had plenty for tomato sandwiches.
My succulents are not doing well. I think I give them too much attention and water since I read that they thrive on neglect.
My night blooming Cereus bloomed this week!
Closing Notes... I have a pretty calm weekend planned. I get my 2nd COVID vaccination tomorrow afternoon. After the 1st one I was extremely sleepy for about a day and a half. I also do this after my flu vaccine every year. That is why always get them on Fridays, to have the weekend to recover. This time I plan to just rest and re-watch the Harry Potter movies. If I have enough energy, maybe I can knit and get caught up on some knitting YouTube channels I watch.
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