Happy Homemaker Monday 12-16-24

 

After today there's 2 more Mondays left in 2024 can you believe it??

I really need to start working on a year in review post.

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I have a lot of pre-planning I need to get done with before December ends. I have MANY lofty goals set for myself so schedules will be somewhat tight. In the meantime, lets get this post going.

** The Weather **

Looks like lots of rain in the forecast starting tonight, and then Wednesday. I'm debating about going hiking tomorrow. I have another Chiropractor appointment and GOP Christmas dinner to go to. 

** As I look outside my window **

It's early so still dark outside...51° and almost at our high for the day.

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post, drinking coffee and listening to news/weather channel, ready to do last radio segment for the year---did I mention the year is Almost over 15 more days left. 

** OOTD **

Lounge sweats for now, I'll change into leggings and GOTR sweatshirt in a bit.

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

I feel good, since going for adjustments I have no 'twinges' in back/hip

 

** What I'm reading **

Devotional ** Spiritual read

I'll Be There [but i'll be wearing sweatpants] by Amy Weatherly & Jess Jonston ** Self-Improvement read

also added Let Your Mind Run - it's Deena Kastor' Memoir of thinking her way to Victory [she's a runner] ** disclaimer here...I finished reading the book and currently going back through making notes for future reference...More mileage scheduled soon😬

 Mister Tender's Girl by Carter Wilson ** Personal read [40'ish pages read so far]

** TV Shows this week **

Still recording movies - of course I still have my guilty channels Bravo & TLC's Sister Wives..don't judge LOL! I succumbed to Mr's request of recording the Elementary & Reba programs. I can get some busy work done while 'kinda' watching. 

** Menu Plan **

 Made a Pot-roast for dinner yesterday, we'll have leftovers today. 

 Salmon [at some point]

 Spaghetti 

 GOP Christmas party

  Frozen pkg meal

 Not sure for rest of week, but still plenty in the freezer

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

December Challenge Goal--> 25/31 as of today 14/31

** Goal/To Do List **

Get $$ for Christmas,

Holiday meal plan, debating on 'full-on' dinner or something simple like chili.

Work in office - organize,

Start prepping for taxes,

** Around The House **

Basic routine with the Mr's help,

 

** Project this Week **

Clean out dining room closet,

Clean out hutch,

Re-organize under Kitchen sink,

Work on fitness class schedule,

Send cards,

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

The year HAS been challenging...but since becoming Nurse Wife the last several years I'm finally able to work more on walk/run training. I've had a couple of ''discussions'' with the Mr, explaining what my goals are for next year and what I need from him to make everything happen. He says he's on board...we'll see. 

I've challenged myself to double my miles for 2025.  

** Looking forward to this week **

I start hospital volunteer training this morning/afternoon [more on that later],

Mahjongg after training, it'll be good to finally see the Gal Pal's again,

Hike tomorrow, though not a long one,

Hospice Tea & Treasure Wrap Up lunch,

GOP Christmas party,

** From the camera **

Teaching Laura [on left] the KFC pose... I taught Margaret & Lynn already.

What's the KFC you ask?? It's the Breast/Leg/Thigh pose and what I tell my lady runners to do to get them to smile BIG!  

** Reflection(s) **

Goals take time and are sometimes hard to reach,

concentrate on each step. Before you know it, you'll see how far you've come...