Happy Homemaker Monday 3-30-26

 Linking up with Sandra for this Last Happy Homemaker Monday in MARCH

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Effective April 1st...I will be ''renaming'' this blog to theMOREinarunnersmomandmore.blogspot.com because quite frankly content is MORE and a lot of different stuff. I hope to start sharing other things I'm involved in since I've revamped my weekly schedule somewhat by freeing up more blocks of time. But for now, let's get to the categories...

** The Weather **

This week's weather looks promising though I'm not thrilled to see all the potential rain especially Saturday.

** As I look outside my window **

It's overcast and 66°

 ** Right now I am **

Getting this post finished, as always a busy day ahead...

** OOTD **

For this morning it's leggings & sweatshirt, a few errands and G'Kid taxi duty.

Work clothes this afternoon, hauling cinder blocks and working in the yard.

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

Grateful to be able to show up and walk/run this body. 1st in my age group [surprisingly] for the Time to Paddy 10K - though I really struggled I finished upright which for me is the main goal. 

 

** What I'm reading **

Devotions-Spiritual & Pathways for Women's Bible Study..

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1st of 3 part series by Colleen Coble Edge of Dusk-->pleasure read

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 ''Rich as F@ck''[sorry that's the name of the book] for Self-Improvement-*[either a chapter or 1 hour a day]

** TV Shows this week **

Regular station programs have started back up, so the DVR is humming along, watching what we ca, when we can. Evenings have been filled with Zoom meetings [me] or in-person meetings [the Mr].

** Menu Plan **

  Freezer & Pantry  

** Meals at Home **

Mr 28/31 [church outing for 2 meals]

Me = 27/31 Race'cations

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

 March Challenge 25/31 so far 29/31

** Action Items**

Chiropractor this morning,

Laundry [never ending],

Budget [small changes since now part-time worker],

Walk/Run training,

Fluff & Preen Mulch [continuing],

Weed triangle flower bed [🤞],

Start seeds [🤞] ,

Refresh floors [a hopeless situation],

Organize Race Gear [every Friday activity],

Clean Office [sigh],

Clean living room and dining room trim work in progress].

Sort winter clothes for donation [3bags donated working on more],

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

Dr Walker got me 'Powered Back Up' !

** Next Up **

Coming up this weekend the final race of Triple Crown. I've already been thinking I'll be going back in 2027 to compete again...🤞 maybe beat my 2026 finish times. On the plus side this race is rebated by Team Beef Ky so no out of pocket $$.

Then of Course here's my next 70 & Stupid adventure...

I either signed up for the 3 or 6 hour endurance race. Each loop is 5 miles so however many I get in the time-frame is what I accomplish...Upright Finish as always is only goal. 

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

** From the camera **

** Reflection(s) **

Sunday re-set + Palm Sunday + New Month on the Horizon

 

Happy Palm Sunday ... a new month is coming this week! 

As I've said before...Time is flying by. 

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Coffee and vitamins first thing this very Cool morning. Woke up to a couple of text messages and a message from Gal Pal Mac asking if I was 👌  okay 👌. Good to know I have friend's that are concerned. Mr made Oatmeal with sausage patty breakfast.

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Bed sheets changed, washed and hung up before Sunday School.  

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🌴 Palm Sunday Church Service 🌴 

28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.
29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them,
30 “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’”
32 Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them.
33 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?”
34 They replied, “The Lord needs it.”
35 They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it. 36 As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road.
37 When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen:
38 “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”[a]
“Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!”
40 “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”

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Skipped our 'normal' routine of Lee's chicken sliders for tomato soup at home with cheese stick and crackers on the side. I have some office work to get finished and going to intermediate Tarot class later this evening. I'll check back in for tomorrows last Monday of the month for Happy Homemaker Monday...

Great Saturday, Sucky Time to Paddy 10K Race

 

WHY ?

WHY ??

WHY ???

WHY !!!!

Today's walk/run really Suck! I don't know if it was because it turned cold again, 32° was the temp at race start all I know is at mile 3.5'ish I couldn't for the life of me get it together !

I paused a bit to do a selfie...

[ is it even a race without one ? ]

3.8'ish was when the ' Proverbial ' Wall got me until almost mile 5! 

Then I  seen this...

Thank Bodies Race Company, I needed the reminder.

I usually warmup while doing a race, today I didn't...Lo & Behold because I showed up I was 1st in my age group [ and only one ] 😂!

Regardless, I'll take it...

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And shout outs to the Kid...1st in her age group 

Can ya tell she's mine !?

Feline Friday

 

" BabyGirl " not a care in the World!

Let the Fluffing begin

Started fluffing mulch in flower beds in front of my house...

I added lots of Preen for weed control...

Near the back door we have Canna' growing..

Goose Neck Stife' are making a come-back...

I'll probably leave the cat hide-away where it is, Mama Cat 'Chick-A-Dee' goes in once in a while.

Elephant Ear in front of bedroom window popping up.

G'Kid sick + Cold Cat

 

My poor G'Kid has Flu B...Bless her heart, she just started a new job is so worried she'll get fired...[she's not]. At this point she's been working 2 jobs, but may be giving her notice to the restaurant. After all the classes she's taken to better herself and then they have done her dirty...as in Team Lead in morning, then Server during evening hours which cancels out Team Lead pay !! 

I swear these cats are the coldest PurrBoys Ever!!

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Off to work in the yard & flower beds some more...

Medal Monday on Tuesday + Mahjongg Winning Hand + Projects Started

I shared my medal yesterday afternoon on Social Media but had already posted blog...

Started a couple hardwood refresh...

Be Bopping to some Solid Gold Oldies while getting 3 floors refreshed...

Went to Mahjongg and won a hand...

Came home and started marking Dandelions to be plucked when I attempted to get supplies to fluff & Preen Flower beds,

So...Much Stuff is in the way...

These Hosta's were supposed to be in the ground last fall but Mr just didn't have time...

Now, he's all gung-ho...and thinks they're all bad now because their ''white''.

BTW, they're OK....

Mr insisted on digging up Naked Lady Bulbs...and are now replanted beside the Garage.

** Disclaimer ** There's a whole story behind digging up the flower beds and replanting them ''somewhere''...I'll share once ground is broke. Let's just say I'll have less

mowing to do this year.

 

Happy Homemaker Monday 3-23-26

 

Finally linking up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday ! It's been way to Long...and I've been Sooo Busy! I did a long hard look at all I was attempting &/or doing and realize just how tired I was getting and just where I needed to say Hold On Now

..let's rethink🤔 a few things.

Walk/Run training has been sparse, and I have many long-distance race events planned for the year. The Auxiliary Gift Shop Volunteer hours were getting out of hand, [all my fault] because I was helping out those that were sick, hurt, or snowbirds gone on winter vacation. But then ''IT'' happened...I needed help covering my shift when Low and behold, 🦗crickets! No One offered to help!

A conversation was had and I ''cut'' my hours back to what I originally signed up for, so as of last week I'll be completing only my 4 days a month I will honor my committed Auxiliary fundraiser schedule for the year but THAT will be it.

--> Rant Over Let's get to the Real Stuff <--

** The Weather **

** As I look outside my window **

It's late morning, Sun is shining but a brisk 44°

 ** Right now I am **

Getting post #2 completed for the week...WooHoo!!

** OOTD **

Back to Sweatshirt & leggings after tank top and capri's yesterday, UGH

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

Good...all in all Good. Decisions made and sticking to them.

 

** What I'm reading **

Devotions-Spiritual & Pathways for Women's Bible Study..

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1st of 3 part series by Colleen Coble Edge of Dusk-->pleasure read

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 ''Rich as F@ck''[sorry that's the name of the book] for Self-Improvement-*- volunteer shifts for the Gift Shop changed so will resechedule my time to get this read.

** TV Shows this week **

Regular station programs have started back up, so the DVR is humming along Paramount+ Yellow Jackets on back burner for now, too much other stuff to do 

** Menu Plan **

  Top from freezer and in Front from the pantry 

** Meals at Home **

Mr 21/31 [church outing for 2 meals]

Me = 20/31 Race'cations

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

March Challenge 25/31 so far 22/31

** Action Items**

Laundry,

Budgeting,

Walk/Run training,

Fluff & Preen Mulch,

Weed triangle flower bed,

Start seeds,

Refresh floors,

Organize Race Gear,

Clean Office,

Finish cleaning Kitchen trim,

Clean living room and dining room trim.

Sort winter clothes for donation,

** Today's Motivation **

And to many 'Drafts'

** Something fun to share **

Zensah Ambassador for year 3! And now that I'm doing my own races, I will be able to promote more.

** Next Up **

Everyone needs a motivation challenge...

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

** From the camera **

Isn't it pretty.

** Reflection(s) **

I'm quite proud of myself...One more race and I earn a 4th medal for completing all in the series.