Thankful Thursday ~ 11/19/2020

 

Here are some things that made me thankful/smile/excited this week:

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~ Mom's Birthday!  Saturday the 14th was my Mom's birthday!  I won't tell you how old she is and I won't put a picture of her as she doesn't like pictures of herself on the "internet".  However, we did celebrate and had a good time.  I am truly blessed to have her as a Mom :)

~It's a GIRL!  I mentioned a few weeks ago that my cousin, Steph, is expecting her third little one.  She found out last Friday that she is indeed having a girl!  That will make 2 boy and 1 girl for her and her hubby.  I'm so excited! :):):)

~The HoHoHo Read-a-Thon!  This read-a-thon is starting today.  There is still time to get into the holiday spirit and join in.  I downloaded at least 5 Christmassy books so be on the lookout for the reviews in the near future :)

~Goodreads 2020 Challenge Complete!  That is pretty self-explanatory but I did it!  I actually finished a challenge!  Granted I set my goal fairly low at 26 books for the year of 2020 but still...not too shabby :)

~Getting back on a schedule!  I'm a schedule kinda girl and faithfully keep my agenda written out and up-to-date.  The past few weeks have been a bit crazy and I had to "adjust" many items on my to-do list.  I'm thankful that this week has gotten back on track and I'm marking items off that list :)

What are you thankful for/smiling/exited about this week?  Tell me all the good stuff! 

Colletta

Happy Homemaker Monday ~ 7/15/19

 

Come join Diary of a SAHM for Happy Homemaker Monday.

 

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This was truly the first week that I've actually had what felt like Summer Vacation.  We've been so busy!  But, before you know it, it will be time to start back-to-school shopping...

In other news, Kaylee will be going to take her Driver's Test Friday.  We've been practicing and I think she's ready!  If you could, please say a prayer that she passes.
 

The weather outside is::::

VERY HOT and muggy here in Southern Pennsylvania.  Our AC has been running non-stop.  Too many more days like this with no relief and I'll be longing for FALL!
 



 

On my breakfast plate:

Slim Fast Shake

As I look around the house::::

Laundry and dishes are done.  I still have some blankets to wash from our camping trip.  I'm hoping to get all caught up with them this week.

Our riding mower went caput :(  The motor is done for :(  So, we've been push mowing the past two week's until it is decided what to do next.  Buy a new motor or push mow the rest of the summer.  Yikes!

On today's to do list::::

Devotions
Exercise
Groceries
Laken's Volleyball Camp

 

Happening this week::::

 

Monday.... See above.
Tuesday...  Devotions, exercise, Laundry, Bedding, Laken's Volleyball Camp
Wednesday... Devotions, exercise, Schedule, Bedding, Prayer Meeting
Thursday... Devotions, Exercise, Laken's Laundry, Clean
Friday...  Devotions, Exercise, Kaylee's Driver's Test @ 1pm
Saturday...  Devotions, Exercise, Brunch with the Bride (Rachel), Family Time
Sunday...  Church, Devotions, Exercise

Currently reading::::

 

 

Last week I posted my review for 'The Pursuit of Lucy Banning by Olivia Newport.  You can read my review HERE!

 

 

 

 

I finished "The Austen Escape" by Katherine Reay and loved it!  The review will be posted tomorrow.

  

 

 I also finished "The Dilemma of Charlotte Farrow" by Olivia Newport and will be posting the review at a later date.

 

 

 

Up next, is "Fatal Escape" by Susan Sleeman.  I haven't started it yet but can't wait to dig in :)

 

 

 

 On the TV::::

Baseball's Homerun Derby

Hallmark Movies

AGT

Listening to:

Sirius XM The Message
Sirius XM The Highway
KLOVE
 
On the menu this week::::

Monday - Fish, Corn-on-the-Cob
Tuesday - Ham, Fried Potatoes
Wednesday - Spaghetti, Garlic Bread
Thursday - Beef Stew, Biscuits
Friday - Baked Chicken, Stuffing Balls
Saturday - Grilled Cheese, Soup
Sunday - Potluck at Church

What I am creating at the moment::::

 

Well, Layna Bee made her appearance on 7/11.  However, I'm still on the same row of the baby blanket as I was last week.  My shoulder has been aching so I ended up giving it a break this week.  Hopefully, I'll be done by next week's update! 

 

 

 

Picture From the Camera

 

Devotion/Inspiration

 

 

Colletta

P.S.  I hope you can come by and visit my ETSY SHOP!

Throw Your Schedule Out the Window

Sometime, I think we need to just put our schedule/planner aside for a few days and realize once again why we are doing what we do.

Why am I cleaning, doing laundry, blogging, crafting, volunteering at your child's school, running to basketball practices, going to church meetings...etc...  Is it because I "have" to?

When it starts becoming a chore and you lose the focus of "why" it quickly leads to burn-out/depression/anxiety.

We overload our calendar with busyness and beat ourselves up if we can't keep up that strict schedule and do it with a great big smile on our faces.

It is time to redefine "why".  I find I need to do this every once in while.

What are my priorities?  Who are my priorities?  What is my purpose?  What has God called me to do?  Am I listening or am I trying to interrupt with my own thoughts?

So sometimes, I need to throw my schedule out the window for a few days. 

Then I make a new one.  A better one because I am thinking about the "why's" and not just the "got-to's".

Anyone else ever feel this way?  Surely, I'm not the only one.  I hope...

Linking to:
Making Your Home Sing
Homemaker Mondays
Homemaking Link-up