We had some delightful, and much needed, beautiful sunshine over the weekend. We however, had a sick raccoon climb the old chicken coop fence one afternoon. There was another coyote (daytime) sighting not too far away.
I am joining Sandra at Diary of Stay at Home Mom.
The Weather . . .
Not out of the negatives just yet. A brisk -8°F, and snow on the way.
Right now I am . . .
Writing a list, writing this blog post, and sipping hot coffee.
Thinking and pondering . . .
Well, letter writing back-fired on me. I wrote to an extended family member on my husband's side, thinking it would be a fun snail mail exchange (I really miss the letter writing I did with an Aunt who has passed). Instead of writing me back, she texted ( a long text ) back to my husband. Sigh. I even bought special writing paper.
Pondering a list of where, and when, to donate lap afghans, baby blankets etc. to this year. I have a list with new locations, in addition to the current donation locations.
Pondering - Starting a cooking club at our house once a month. Hosting a book exchange/swap sometime this year.
How I am feeling . . .
Tired. Extremely cold weather can zap one's energy.
On the breakfast plate . . .
Breakfast burritos with meat/eggs and veggies. Coffee.
On the menu . . .
Chickens are getting sprouted peas for winter nourishment.
. . .for us?
-Lima Bean/Ham soup, and a new type of homemade cornbread
-Stuffed Acorn Squash
-a new sheet pan dinner to utilize the freezer
-leftovers
-possibly a healthy snack, homemade hummus (with veggies)
On the TV this week. . .
-Movies: Walk the Line, and a few others, Hallmark movies a few times.
Looking around the house . . .
The magazine shuffle has ended! They are gone, and I found a thinner cookbook underneath the stack of all things. Not even sure how I obtained the cookbook, but it's what's left to take a look-see at.
Painting may resume when the temperatures improve, but we are on the fence with when (and who) will do the wall repairs (yes lots of wall repairs thanks to the kids etc) upstairs. New light fixtures are badly needed, along with new window coverings.
To-do list today . . .
(all week vs. just today)
-pay bills, run errands etc.
-housework (laundry, dust, dishes, floors)
-library returns and pick ups as needed
-try a few new recipes
-make a call, send messages/inquiries
What I am creating . . .
Catching up on granny squares for my crochet book blanket. Matching them the best I can with scrap yarn on hand.
From the camera. . .
Devotional, prayers, Bible verses . . .
Prayers for two families who lost their long time 17 year old dogs (both different people we know, and both with dachshund dogs).
No personal prayer requests today.
Prayers for the southern states dealing with the weather hardships right now.
Happy Homemaker Monday © February 2026 by Kristina at Pioneer Woman at Heart
12 comments:
I love the format of your Monday post. I am also a list maker. So sad your husband's family didn't return the letter. I think writing letters is, sadly, non-existent any more. You know I think making granny squares with scrap yarn is a great idea! Stay warm and enjoy your day.
I REALLY enjoyed your post today. It made me realize once again how much we all have in common. So many of your items are similar to mine. Take care and stay warm today.
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Jeanna, thanks. I do think when my Aunts and parents passed away, that was the last generation to believe in letter writing. The squares are being joined as I go, for every book I finish reading.
Betsy, thank you for that compliment. Great minds think alike, right? Blessings to you too.
People have no idea what treasures a letter can be. My cousin was cleaning out her Mom's house and found a letter Mom had written to her sister when she was a freshman at college. It was wonderful to read it and see how my 18 year old mother felt at that time.
I really like the granny squares. When I left Facebook, back in 2020, some said they would write - Since then only four eventually sought me out, 2 by texts and one by email and 1 phone call. I remember as a teenager having multiple pen pals from all over the country and one from Germany.
I hope the weather begins to warm up for you all. I can't imagine your heating bills.
Anne in the kitchen, what a treasure for you to find that letter. Yes, letter writing is slowly a thing of the past anymore.
Debby, thanks. The squares are slowly creating a blanket too. My husband and I were just talking about the bills from heating this winter. Crazy.
I remember writing letters to friends when they moved away. It was always exciting to get a letter back. I still have letters from my late grandmother. I cherish those words from her. I love the granny squares. One of my goals this year is to learn how to do them. Have a wonderful week.
Used to have penpals way back when but nowadays people don't even do Christmas cards, so never mind a letter. I like that the Granny squares match the books. Hope your chickens are safe. Have a good week
Monique G. Yes, letters are treasures anymore. Sad that everyone is going for email, or even text messages. Nothing wrong with them, but a good ol' hand written letter is "happy mail"
Thanks Luludou, the book blanket has been a fun motivating way to get back to reading books on my shelf.
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