Oooh, it’s bad when there are two Happy Homemaker Monday’s in a row. Going to have to do better this week!

The weather in my neck of the woods:
We had a nice morning, but now we’re getting some strong storms. I honestly don’t mind, though. It’s been awhile since we had any rain!

One of my simple pleasures:
A quiet house while the kids are napping.

On my bedside table:
Sisterchicks on the Loose….yes, still!

On my TV:
Friends.

On the menu for tonight:
Corn Chowder and Buttery Bread Machine Rolls (which I should be putting in the bread machine instead of sitting here blogging)

On my To Do List:
Grocery shopping
Laundry
Day 7 of the 30-Day Shred

New Recipe I tried last week:
Papa Murphy’s Chicken Garlic Pizza. I’ll post the recipe once I get it tweaked. It did not turn out good last night, but I think I know how to make it better!

In the craft basket:
Nothing.

Looking forward to:
Getting the invitations for Sarah’s baby shower out.

Homemaking Tip for this week:
Drawing a blank here.

Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
Our Mission: Improvise I so admire Monica’s positive attitude in a situation where I’m pretty sure mine would have been not-so-admirable!

Favorite photo from last week:

Not the greatest picture, but I love it because it makes me so happy that Kelvin’s finally old enough that the kids can play together.

Lesson learned the past few days:
The 30-Day Shred makes me hungry. All the time. A little counter-productive, I think.

On my Prayer List:
Our country….enough said!

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
I had one in mind, but I would have to find it and the kids just got up from their naps, so my computer time is up! I’ll have to save it for next week!

The weather in my neck of the woods:
HOT! I shouldn’t complain since the weather has been so nice that last few weeks, but I went out to weed for about 15 minutes this morning and came in feeling sweaty, yucky and dehydrated!

One of my simple pleasures:
Reading a few pages of my book before I go to bed. It’s the only uninterrupted time I ever have!

On my bedside table:
Sisterchicks on the Loose

On my TV:
Kate & Leopold

On the menu for tonight:
Leftovers. It’s grocery shopping day, so that doesn’t leave much time for cooking!

On my To Do List:
Grocery shopping
Weeding – check!
Laundry
Make baby food apples

New Recipe I tried last week:
I actually didn’t follow any recipes last week. I had a lot of odds and ends meat and veggies, so I was making up my own recipes and they all turned out really good!

In the craft basket:
Haha! That’s funny! Where on earth would I find time for crafts?

Looking forward to:
My Jillian Michael’s 30-Day Shred coming in the mail…no weight loss product for me!
Being able to leave my bedroom. I locked myself in here until Chad gets home to kill the wasp that’s buzzing around downstairs. He should be home within 30 minutes.

Homemaking Tip for this week:
Spray for weeds in your landscaping at the BEGINNING of the summer, not in the middle!! In order to spray this week, I’ve had to do some major weeding!

Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
Hmm…there are so many!! They’re all running together in my head!

Favorite photo from last week:
Oh yes….photos!! I have a ton from our trip up to Wisconsin that I haven’t even uploaded that. I need to get around to that this week!

Lesson learned the past few days:
In order to be a good parent, I really need to learn to slow down and smell the roses!

On my Prayer List:
Stellan

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Philippian 4:6-7
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

On my bedside table:
Multiple Bles8ings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets

On my TV:
Castle
Georgia Rule

On the menu for tonight:
Sloppy Joes and Baby Carrots with Dip

On my To Do List:
Parents as Teachers Home Visit
Kelvin’s Doctor appointment to recheck his ears
Bank & post office
Scrub kitchen floor
Laundry

New Recipe I tried last week:
No new recipes last week…I was still just trying to keep my head above water and was relying on old standby’s!

In the craft basket:
Nothing right now!

Looking forward to:
The March for Babies on Friday!

Homemaking Tip for this week:
It’s OK to let the regular housekeeping chores go for a week or two in order to maintain sanity. Doing a daily pick-up through the whole house keeps it from getting out of control during this time!

Favorite Blog Post of the week (mine or other):
The. Hardest. Job. EVER. This is seriously a must-read for all moms.

Favorite photo from last week:
Can I have TWO? LOL

Lesson learned the past few days:
I like myself a lot more when I’m not stressed out all the time. I really, really, really need to find a way to reduce the stress in my life!

On my Prayer List:
Maddie’s family

Devotionals, Scripture Reading, Key Verses:
Nothing specific is coming to mind right now.

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