Happy Homemaker Monday - 3/24/14

Good evening readers.  I hope it's okay that I put my Happy Homemaker Monday up so late.  It's 9:30pm here on the east coast.  I've had a very busy and exhausting day but now that I've tucked the kids in bed I'm sitting here enjoying a glass of wine and settling down before I get to bed.  My husband had his hip surgery today.  I spent most of the day sitting in the lobby with his family and my precious little two year old who did fantastic.  It's not often you hear of a two year old who could be pleasurable and well behaved all day and what a long day it was.  His surgery went well but he's experiencing some pain and discomfort and feeling very tired.  Of course, that's to be expected.  It's going to be a rough few days/nights without him but I know God is here helping me get through.

My husband will be out of work for awhile so I'm not sure how often I'll get to write in my blog.  But for now on to HHM.

Joining in with Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom.

As I look outside my window:
It's dark ... and chilly.

Right now I am:
Sitting on the couch watching a Duck Dynasty rerun while I sip on some wine.  Trying to relax after a very long day and a rough evening with the kids.  Soon I'll be heading to bed.

Thinking and pondering:
About my hubby.  I feel so bad that he has to go through this surgery but I know in the long run it will help him.  Soon he'll have relief from the pain he's experienced for a long time.  His recovery is going to be a tough and long road ahead but we'll get through.

On my bedside table:
My Bible

On my tv tonight:
Right now I'm watching a Duck Dynasty rerun.  That show cracks me up.

Listening to:
The tv and the ticking of the clock that hangs in our living room wall.

On the menu for this week:
So far it's consisted of restaurant and hospital food.  Tomorrow we will be eating at the hospital with Rob and I'm not sure about the rest of the week.  Once he's home I want to make him a lasagna, his favorite.  Maybe I'll even bake a cake.  I can't wait until I'm in the kitchen cooking regular meals again.

On my to do list:
I tried catching up on all the cleaning this weekend but the piles and piles of mess come back very easily around here.  I'll get to it during any free time I have.

Happening this week:
Lots of back and forth visits to the hospital until it's time to bring my husband home.
Tuesday night my son has a baseball meeting where he meets his new coach and teammates and hands in the fundraising money.  Mental note:  Don't forget to bring along the fundraising money.
From here on out it's just taking care of my husband until he's up and walking on his own completely.
What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:
Nothing.  No time.  I will have the kids make some pictures and decorations for their daddy when he comes home. 

My simple pleasure:
Quiet

Lesson learned the past week:
That no matter what others think of me that the only opinion that really matter's is God's.  Also, to keep remembering that no matter what happens that I need to put my trust in God.  He'll get us through the storms.

Looking around the house:
Clutter everywhere.  Even though I try so hard to keep it clean these kids know how to mess it up again.

From the camera:

My son's spring school picture.  I may be biased but I just think he's so cute!

Prayer list:
My husband, that he may have a quick and easy recovery.
My stepmother-in-law who is going through some heart issues right now

Bible verse/Devotional:
"Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation." -- Isaiah 12:2