Happy Homemaker Monday 8/7/23

 Joining in this week's Happy Homemaker Monday with Sandra over at Diary of a Stay At Home Mom.  Still very busy here but have a few minutes.  Today is our youngest daughter's birthday.  We had a lovely weekend celebrating her with her friends.  She's very excited to be starting 1st grade in a few weeks.

The Weather:

Rainy and cloudy today.  It looks like tomorrow may be the same.  We were fortunate to have a beautiful weekend so I'll take the rain on this Monday morning.

Outside my Window:

The crab apple tree is full of fruit.  They usually are fully ripe in September.  I'm hoping to harvest many of them and make some spiced crab apple jelly.  I made some a couple years ago and it was a hit.

Right Now I am:

Blogging and relaxing a bit on this slower day.

Thinking and Pondering:

Trying to figure out logistics for getting things done this week.  Also, praying for wisdom and a right attitude about some things.

Podcasts I'm listening to this week:

  Inside the Pastors' Study 

Also listening to Cultivate by Kelly Minter - really  being challenged by these and so thankful for her practical steps. 

On my T.V this week:

Finally got my daughter to watch the Anne movies; will probably watch Anne of Avonlea with her at some point this week.

On the Dinner Plate:

Chicken Parm

On the Menu this week:

Making some of the kids favorites before they leave for college so we'll have Swedish meatballs, Spinach Pie and the aforementioned Chicken Parm

What I'm Reading:

Bible

Widerlore by Amanda Foody - one of my kids begged me to read this since they really enjoyed it.  I'm about a 1/3 through and not really liking it (I just don't think she's a good writer, but recognize that she's writing to younger kids).

Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by JoAnna Weaver

On my To-Do list today:

Laundry

Clean up from weekend

Plans for this week:

Keep up with housework.

Continue helping kids with college prep

What I'm Creating:

Not a lot of time for crafting this past week.  I did make cupcakes for my daughter's birthday party.

From the Camera:

On Saturday we tried out a new-to-us rail trail about 1/2 hour away.  Our youngest was able to ride her bike the entire distance we rode. She was so excited!  She was also very thankful to have dad riding with her and helping her up some of the more hilly parts.

 

Highlight from Last week:

It was so much fun celebrating our youngest with friends. 

 

Bible Verse/Devotional Quote:

As I read this verse I was reminded of how important it is for us, as believers to support each other so that each member of the body can function well.  The singers, seers, and gatekeepers were all able to continue in their service and fulfill their God given purpose in part because the Levites prepared for them.  In this passage it was discussing preparations for the Passover.  

 

On My Prayer List:

Family & Friends who are ill

Kids preparing to go away to college

Logistics of other kids staying with family members. 

Wisdom for parenting.