Happy Homemaker Monday - 5/5/14

Hosted by Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom

As I look outside my window:

Beautiful sunny, breezy 55 degrees.  I love this spring weather.  We've had a lot of rain here but so far today its been clear skies.  

Right now I am:

Taking some time to relax while my daughter is napping, my son is in school and my husband is at work.  

Thinking and pondering:

Today is the first day since the end of March that my husband is back to work.  He had all that time off because of his double hip replacement surgery.  He's only working part-time (four hours) here and there until he's feeling better enough to start back up full-time again.  It is a blessing that he has a job and plenty of sick leave that allows him to take this much time off.  It's been nice having him home, wishing it was under better circumstances though.  He seems to be getting better but is having trouble sleeping at night due to not being able to get comfortable.  It's been very hectic around here and this is the first time I've had some peace and quiet for awhile.  

On my bedside table:

Trying to read A Time To Dance by Karen Kingsbury on my Kindle.  I've had it for awhile and only managed to get through a few chapters.  

My Bible

On my tv tonight:

I leave that up to my husband and kids

Listening to:

The sounds of my cockatiel eating his food. 

On the menu:

I NEED to go grocery shopping because as of now I don't have much to cook.  I am thinking of making chicken alfredo tonight or pork chops.  TBD.  

On my to do list:

Grocery shopping

Mail a package that will go to a friend in Virginia

Buy more mulch and add it to my flower bed.  Over the weekend I bought a few new bushes and added them to the flower bed.  Looks great!  

Pick hubby off from work and continue to take him and pick him up each day that he goes.  He didn't get cleared to drive yet.  

Laundry and other never-ending housework

Happening this week:

My son's first t-ball game of the season is tomorrow.  We can't wait.  My parents will be there too.  

Taking hubby to work until he gets cleared to drive on his own

Take hubby to doctor appointment on Friday

And let's not forget - MOTHER'S DAY on Sunday

What I am creating:

Nothing crafty lately but I suppose I can whip up a batch of chocolate brownies for the family this week

My simple pleasure:

Quiet time

Looking around the house:

It's actually quite clean thanks to my husband and children who cleaned the house yesterday while I was outside doing some yard work.  There still are toys here and there but they are nicely put away.  

From the camera:

Prayer list:

My husband's continued healing from the surgeries

My father who will need surgery for his shoulder next month.  He's also been the main caregiver to my mother since her stroke 2 years ago and being someone's caregiver is a tough, tough job.  I pray he continues to have the strength to keep going.  

Bible verse/Devotional:

"Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually!" - 1 Chronicles 16:11