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Hello and Happy Monday!!!!!
I know it is only slightly past the midway point of January, but I am so over this Winter stuff. I long for at least a little bit of a reprieve. I'm not usually one to wish the time away but I am so ready for Spring!
Let's get this show on the road :)
The weather outside is:
Today:
This week: bitterly cold...
On today's to-do list:
**I'm typing this on Sunday afternoon/evening (for reference).**
No work for me or school for Laken Monday. Thank you, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr! I'm especially thankful not to have to worry about traveling to work/School in the morning. However, the hubby still has work tonight (Sunday night). I'm not really thrilled about him driving in this snowy mess, but he is not one to call off work often especially for weather.
Happening this week:
I work Wednesday and Friday 10a-5p.
Tuesday Laken has an eye appointment in the afternoon. If you recall, I had an eye appointment last Thursday. It is so strange because I was fully expecting to have to order bifocal/progressive glasses this year as it is getting harder and harder to read find print. Instead, my eye Dr. took my contact prescription down two notches! I have to say that it IS much easier to read fine print but long distances are a bit fuzzy. She also gave me a pair of contacts that are only one notch lower than my normal prescription strength to try. I have to let her know which strength I am more comfortable with before ordering my contacts for the year. Has anyone else had this experience and how did it work for you?
On Thursday, we are traveling to WVU to tour. It is approximately two hours away (maybe a little less). Laken was approved for an educational field trip so she doesn't have to go to school that day. So that means: no school Monday, I expect a virtual day for her on Tuesday due to the cold temperatures, Wednesday could go either way virtual or no school, Thursday is the field trip and there is no school on Friday (pre-planned day off for the district). Crazy week!
Currently reading:
I tried to start reading "When the Day Comes" by Gabrielle Meyer but it wouldn't load on my Kindle! Instead I "started" reading "Pride and Precipitation" by Heather Horrocks. I've read ONE chapter all week! I really want to read at least one chapter a day before bed. Maybe even 30 minutes a day. I haven't been participating in YouTube Reading Sprints lately, but would like to get back into that to get some reading in.
Listening to:
My Aunt Donna sang this song Sunday morning in Church. I really listened to the words and wow! Each and every one of us was and is on His mind. Always! Enjoy :)
Watching:
We had a Family Game Time at Kaylee and Shawn's on Saturday afternoon/evening. We had the football playoff games on in the background. It was the KC Chiefs and the Houston Texans. KC won. Blah!
Later, after we got home the Commanders (Redskins) and the Lions were playing. My nephew LOVES the Commanders, so I was glad for him that they won.
Right now the Eagles and the Chargers are playing but it is a SNOWY mess in Philadelphia. It looks like the Eagles are going to win.
Other than football, we finished Season 1 of Cross on Prime. What a wild ride that show was! Again, please be aware if you decide to watch it that there is a lot of inappropriate (and unnecessary) language and some scenes.
In the Kitchen:
Kaylee and I ended up making the Stuffed Shells for supper Saturday. I haven't had the opportunity to cook with her much since she got married and I must say that I was impressed with how much she has progressed in her cooking skills. Shawn in a good cook also but we gave him the night off :)
In the Craft Basket:
I've been working away in my "off" time on items for the Spring Fling Vendor show happening in the beginning of April. Last week I showed you a Speckled Mabel Chicken. I completed 8 speckled and almost completed 1 white chicken. I also made a gray Load Cat. I love the pattern and think they are super cute. I'm just not sure about the whiskers. In a way, I think a cat NEEDS whiskers. In another way, they kinda look funky. What do you think?
Picture(s) from the Camera
Such a pretty sky a few days ago!
My view while making Sunday lunch!
Prayer Requests
~Winter traveling safety. Especially the hubby for work tonight, Nate as he travels back to college at WVU and our trip to WVU on Thursday.
~I need to get into a good routine of work, home and self-care. I've been a bit scattered lately and need to find my self-discipline again. Pray for me as I work on this. (continued)
~As always, prayers for the safety and well-being of all school/college kids. (continued)
~Our Country, our Leaders. (continued)
Bible Verse
"In everything, therefore, treat people the same way you want them to treat you, for this is the Law and the Prophets."
Matthew 7:12
Have a great week!
Colletta
