Hello readers ... I hope you enjoyed your weekend. As usual, it went by too quickly. The yard sale was Saturday and we made out better than I had expected. My husband is awesome when it comes to selling things so I let him be in control for most of the time. I don't know what I'd do without that man sometimes. While the yard sale was going on the roofers started working on our house. Yes, we're in the process of getting a new roof. It desperately needed done. The back half is complete and I wish I had a decent picture to post on here but I will once it's all complete. They still need to do the front half of the house but because rain is in the forecast for the next two days they won't be back until Wednesday.
Sunday was Father's Day. I can't afford to spoil my husband as much as I'd like to but we did get him a few gifts, one was a mug Matthew had made in school last month, and a few handmade cards as well. We relaxed at home for most of the day. I can't say everything went perfectly especially when the cabinet over the downstairs bathroom fell and crashed on Matthew while he was going to the bathroom. I don't know how it happened and he still won't admit to anything but the poor boy has a little gash on his back and said his head hurt. I heard a crash and then a scream so we rushed down the stairs to see what happened. I was expecting a lot worse, let me tell you.
I called my dad to wish him a Happy Father's Day and I could tell by the sound of his voice that he was depressed so I suggested that we meet him for dinner. Our treat. That cheered him up. My parents and I are the only family here in Pennsylvania, the rest live on Long Island. So he had no one to visit him and spoil him and I was the only one who could make that happen. I wish I could do more for that man. You see, over a year ago he retired and had so many plans to vacation and fish. Well, those plans were cut short when my mom had a stroke. We thought that was it for her but she survived and is improving all the time. She still can barely walk on her own and needs a lot of help. My dad is spending his retirement as her caregiver. I'm the only one close by that can offer any help. He's worn out. He's tired. He needs a break every now and then. But he always seems to be in good spirits. I know my mom wouldn't have made such progress without him.
So that brings us to today. Monday. Another week has started. I'm not particularly a fan of Mondays since it's the first day Rob is back to work. Right now Brianna is napping and my mom is resting on my couch. My dad took Matthew to the movie theater to see the new Superman movie. So, this is one of his breaks. Since my mom's stroke she gets tired a lot and naps every afternoon. So I'm sitting on my bed in my room playing on my laptop and doing my best to remain quiet so my mother and daughter can both sleep.
There's so much that needs done around the house but I don't want to make any noise. Plus, this down time for myself is nice.
On tonight's menu I plan on making a
Chicken Parmesan Casserole recipe I found on Pinterest. Oh I can't express just how much I love Pinterest. It has saved me from many nights when I didn't know what to cook. Pathetic, right? I always hated cooking. I would stand in the kitchen and panic because I didn't know what to do. Plus, let's face it, my husband had me spoiled. He loves to cook and was always so great at it. So I was used to leaving it up to him. I realized how unfair that was, even though he said he doesn't mind it. I really want to be a good housewife and have dinner ready for him when he comes home from work. I'm getting better and better at it and yes, I've finally found a love for cooking! I still get picked on by my husband and family members for not being a cook ... but hey, I'm trying!
Well, until the ladies wake from their nap I guess I'll hang out online and read up on some blogs and see what everyone else has to say. Have a great week y'all!
