Monday, 18 May 2020

Happy Homemaker Monday

Click on photo to visit Sandra at Diary of a SAHM
My first HHM in like FOREVER!

♥♥The Weather♥♥

Today - cloudy with a possibility of drizzle...which is typical for around here! All this sun we have had is very confusing!
Looks like Weds is going to be nice and sunny, but the rest of the week looks like cloud and showers.

♥♥How I am feeling this morning♥♥

I felt very down when I got up first thing.  I feel lonely and miserable some days.  But I am totally enjoying finally relaxing after a crazy busy few years.

♥♥On my mind♥♥

My girls and how they are coping with this lockdown.  It is so hard not being able to see or hug friends.  We are trying to think of fun safe things to do, which is hard with teenagers whose default position is sitting in bed on their devices with the curtains shut! LOL

♥♥On the breakfast plate♥♥

Yogurt, oats, raisins and a pear.

♥♥On my reading pile♥♥

I'm reading The Day the Revolution Began by NT Wright - it's slow going, interesting, but hard work.  I am also re-reading the wonderful Rainbow Valley by LM Montgomery, because I need a feel good book to read.  I also need to get started on Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano for my book club as the next online meeting is 30th May!

♥♥On my tv♥♥

We've been binge watching Killing Eve on BBC - oh my! Very exciting...and rather bizarre.  We've also started Emergence on Fox, it's quite interesting so far.

♥♥On the menu this week♥♥

G has been cooking some amazing things this week, including a 3 bean chilli, a goulash, a lemon drizzle cake, and some burritos.  This is amazing for me as I don't like cooking, I do it, but I don't like it.  I'm planning to cook some bolognese, probably a curry.  G has something planned with chicken, but I can't remember what it is!

♥♥From the camera♥♥

Our walks out each day have been a lifesaver to my mental health!  There is so much beauty around.  I thank God for it's blessing daily.


♥♥Looking around the house♥♥

Housework has taken a back-seat recently, but I am planning to do some painting after I've taken this time to rest.  I desperately want to do some gardening and plant some new flowers and make some hanging baskets.  The garden centres are reopening, so I'm planning a visit in the next few weeks.

♥♥Chore I'm not looking forward to today, or this week♥♥

Finding out if the exam centre will refund our fees from the cancelled exams,  I won't go into it here, it's a long story and  it's all mentioned on my previous post: Lockdown fun

♥♥To relax this week, I will♥♥

I bought an old Playstation 2 and I've been playing Scooby-Doo Mystery Mayhem and Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation.  It's so nostalgic and fun.  I'm also going to write, go on walks, do some reading.

♥♥On my prayer list♥♥

All my family and friends to stay safe during this worrying time. To pray that government makes the right decisions.

♥♥Devotional/Bible Verse♥♥

I have been thinking about approaching God as a little child (as per Jesus's instruction)

Have a beautiful week, and don't forget to visit Sandra and the other HHM bloggers!

Sarah xx

10 comments:

Dawn Marie said...

Hi Sarah! Yes, I do miss friends too and I'm ready to see them again, safety of course. I actually have the first Playstation and we get it out from time to time. It's fun to be nostalgic. Hope you have a great week.

Sarah said...

Thanks for visiting Dawn, hope you have a great week too! :)

Billie Jo said...

Hello!
I am visiting from Dawn's blog.
I enjoyed your beautiful space here, and will be bak to visit again soon.
Have a cozy day. : )

Joanna Unbehaun said...

Hugs! This lockdown is awful sometimes, isn't it? I'm so glad that you are seeing beautiful things on your walks that make this a bit easier.
Have a beautiful day.

Sarah said...

Hey Billie Jo! Thanks for visiting. Have a lovely day too :)

Sarah said...

Hey Joanna, thanks for visiting! Have a beautiful day too :)

Jean said...

Hang in there, we are slowly reopening here and planting some flowers does do wonders for the mood. My boys gifted me the Animal Crossing game for Mother's Day and I've been playing that. It's fun though it sure does make see how easy it is to lose track of time when playing. Hope you have a wonderful week!

Luludou said...

I've been watching killing Eve too... it is bizarre but for now I like it. Our garden centers are emptying quickly! no one is planning on going anywhere this summer except their backyard so people are investing. I need to restart my walks too.
Have a great week

Sarah said...

My two girls love Animal Crossing, they keep trying to get me to play it. Thanks for visiting, have a wonderful week too :)

Sarah said...

We've really enjoyed it, I started to get a bit fed up towards the end of season 2, but it really picks up pace again in season 3. Have a great week too :)