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
Comments
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
I hope the weather begins to warm up for you all. I can't imagine your heating bills.