MY DAYBOOK for HAPPY HOMEMAKER MONDAY


Diary of a Stay at Home Mom




Outside my window/WEATHER... a VERY little sun is peeking through beautiful fluffy clouds.  I pray it wins and the clouds lose today.

I am thinking... it's a going to be a busy day as we paint the family room, a huge room!  Fortunately we have moved all the books and dust collectors as well as the wall pieces to another room already.

I am thankful... for my family and their love.

In the kitchen... we have a few more new recipes still brewing for the January menu.  
I'll post the successful ones on my food blog ALWAYS EAT ON THE GOOD CHINA.
  • Salad w/ Poppy Seed Tarragon Creme Fraiche' dressing 
  • Baked Potatoes w/ Shallot Corn Butter
  • Kentucky Hot Browns 
  • Cream of Tomato Soup w/ Rice
  • Cream of Vegetable Soup
  • Pork Chops w/ Roasted Apple & Onions
I'M WEARING... my daily PAINT uniform LOL - purple yoga paints (covered in paint already), a black t-shirt and paint covered Life is good anklets.

I'M CREATING... some quilt pieces that have been needing finished for a while (I just have problems sitting for any length of time due to the scar tissue from my cancer surgery), Christmas gifts for next year - quit laughing, these things take time and I'm also creating some new recipes.

Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I'm an Organizing Junkie
MENU THIS WEEK:
MONDAY - BEEF BARLEY STEW & PARMESAN CORN MUFFINS 
TUESDAY - CREAM OF VEGETABLE SOUP 
WEDNESDAY - PAPRIKA POT ROAST 
THURSDAY - C.O.R.N. 
FRIDAY - CREAM OF CELERY SOUP w/ GORGONZOLA CREAM & PARMESAN CROUTONS 
SATURDAY - BAKED POTATOES w/ SHALLOT CORN BUTTER 
SUNDAY -  KENTUCKY HOT BROWNS

I am going... nowhere until I'm done scanning in ALL the VA documents and composing more letters to our congressman in hopes of clearing things up - yay, like that's going to happen, but I have to follow procedure.  For every step forward we seem to take 3 backwards!

I am wondering... just who to contact next regarding the VA mess.  The appointment we made last was for today - now I'm informed they are taking the holiday off instead - seems like we're always starting over.

MY READING LIST... 
  • Cook's Illustrated The Science of Good Cooking
  • The 4 Hour Chef
  • 1105 Yakima by Debbie Macomber
MY TV LINEUP THIS WEEK...  ALL ON DVR SO I CAN SKIP THE COMMERCIALS LATER

  • BUNHEADS
  • SWITCHED AT BIRTH
  • HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER
  • BONES
  • CASTLE
  • NCIS
  • NCIS LOS ANGELES
  • RISSOLI & ISLES
  • VEGAS
  • CRIMINAL MINDS
  • ARROW
  • L & O SVU
  • CHICAGO FIRE
  • BIG BANG THEORY
  • PERSON OF INTEREST
  • SCANDAL 
  • ELEMENTARY
  • BEAUTY & THE BEAST
  • CSI NY
  • ONCE UPON A TIME
  • THE GOOD WIFE
  • THE MENTALIST
I am hoping... things turn around soon

I am looking forward to... getting away for a few days next month.

I am learning... how to be patient, but also how to squeak the wheel for oil!

Around the house... rooms are being painted, baseboards are getting painted and fine dusting is being done.

I am praying... to live in the day and not worry about the future as much.

A favorite quote for today...

Dreams are only thoughts you didn't have time 
to think about during the day.  
~Author Unknown
SOME my favorite things 
  • my morning coffee
  • my new kindle
  • the laundry being done
  • the grocery shopping being done 
MY TO DO LIST 
  • Creating a few new recipes
  • getting into a new exercise routine to keep getting my energy back
  • laundry
  • grocery store
  • research
  • blog catch up.
Favorite picture from my camera this week... this guy has been hanging around for several weeks.  I've been trying to get a picture of him in the backyard, but he's always too quick for me.  I did catch him on the power pole out back though.  He loves to annoy the dogs!

6 comments:

I'm mostly known as 'MA' said...

It seems like your daybook is a great way to organize your thoughts for the week ahead. I like how you included your weekly menu. Hope your Monday is a great one!

Martha said...

I agree with Ma's thoughts and sure hope you get the VA stuff under control soon.

Unknown said...

I am really looking forward to the new Bones and Bunheads tonight! I know what you mean about taking one step forward and getting pushed 3 steps behind. That's how everything has been going around here lately, but it sure does feel good once you finally get there. Hopefully it all gets worked out soon. :)
Hope you have a great week.

Forgetfulone said...

Love that picture! As for TV, I watch Castle, Metalist, Once Upon a Time, and L&O SVU when I can. Usually have to DVR them. Your pot roast sounds delicious. I wish my pot roast would taste good. No matter what seasonings I use, it just seems so bland. Hope you get your painting done, but take it easy!

Sandra said...

Wow that's a long list on the DVR lol

Mine is mainly british shows, as you already know hahahaha

Love your menu, everything sounds yummy.

Hope you have a fantastic week.

Jen said...

My husband and I just started watching the series Castle. We are enjoying it so far.

Your menu sounds great. I'm getting so hungry reading through all of these menus and recipes.