A Runners Mom & More

Monday, February 2, 2026

Happy Homemaker Monday 2-2-26 + Happy Ground Hog Day

Happy Groundhog Day...and it doesn't matter if the critter seen his shadow or not,

Spring comes in 49 days.

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Linking up with Sandra for this first Monday in February 2026 Happy Homemaker Monday.

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** The Weather **

** As I look outside my window **

Afternoon Daylight [yes I'm late posting]

** Right now I am **

Doing what I can to get this post done.

** OOTD **

Started with Leggings and work-out shirt...[🤯say What??] Yep! went to the gym..currently in leggings & sweatshirt.

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

Feeling really good! Prior to this new month I re-committed to myself with making the time & getting back to taking better care of ME!

** What I'm reading **

Devotions-Spiritual

[currently on hold-->The Couple Next Door]..the new JD Robb ''Framed in Death'' released in paperback-->pleasure read

Successful Women, Speak Differently-Self Improvement trying to plug along but not very successful, switched to ''Rich as F@ck''[sorry that's the name of the book] for Self-Improvement read

** TV Shows this week **

So the DVR is down to 21% full because of watching a few things we recorded, BUT...the Mr has figured out how to use the ''streaming'' APP functions [sigh].

** Menu Plan **

We're doing really well eating from freezer & pantry.

Only grocerey items have been fresh fruit/veggies

** Meals at Home **

Last week + Ice & Snowmeggedon had me really behind in blogging. I've axed more ice than I care to do again, 🤣 BUT we did in fact eat at home for the entire month of January!!

** No unNecessary

Spend Challenge Update **

February Challenge 26/28 so far 1/28

** Sinking Funds - CC Update **

Sinking Funds Categories

BUDGETED - CURRENT BALANCE - YET TO GO

Emergency Fund 2200$/530$/1670$

Pet Care Fund 550$/550$/Complete$

Pantry Freezer Restock 1100$/570$/530$

Trips &/or Race'cations 2200$/410$/1790$

Indoor Outdoor Projects 1100$/180$/920$

Car Maintenance 385$/58$/327$

[🠉 **read why HERE ]

Club Dues/Sponsorships 990$/135$/855$

2026 Christmas 1200$/884$/316$

Balance To Go w/o Trips: 4618$

Balance to Go With Trips: 6408$

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Credit Card = taking lots of ''hits'' signing up for races and hotel reservations

** Action Items**

Lot's of cleaning floors to keep ice melt off hardwood,

Banking,

Laundry,

Schedule races,

Mr has eye surgery tomorrow,,,

** Today's Motivation **

This should say '' IMPROVED '' Motivation

** Something fun to share **

I'll be doing the rescheduled Snowball Express 2 miler Saturday Morning, then rushing home to clean up/make myself presentable for a Galentine's event at The Castle in Versailles. It'll be my first time going to something like this.

**disclaimer** a ''friend'' is supposed to go as well and she's already making excuses😒

** Next Up **

More of this...

** Calendar/Schedule this week **

** From the camera **

** Reflection(s) **

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

New Ice & Snow + poor Ethel

Well I guess Bring It On!!

'cause we can't stop it...

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I sent this text to the Kid & G'kid...{sigh}

My poor Ethel was not happy attempting to move from her spot...Unfortunately, I did not realize her limitations and blew a sensor [shame on ME], resulting in her engine light coming on. Though she's Small and Mighty -- she's not built to be a ''workhorse''. We had her towed to Dr Automate and my SIL surgeon fixed her right up...parked across the street until we can get her spot more cleared before more ice/snow comes will be highest on the to-do list.

Monday, January 26, 2026

Just Great...

Well Just Great !!!

What's a gal to do??

Well signing up for spring & summer races of course...Lord I have so much to catch-up on. But for now my highest priority is getting the ice removed from parking spots and making sure vehicles can start and get out...

Sunday, January 25, 2026

No HHM from me today...Sorry

Expected...but got so much more freezing rain/sleet turning into Ice...trying to get ahead of all the uncertainties. I'll try for HHM next week...

Saturday, January 24, 2026

my Sweetie Snookum's Hunny Bunny...

The one who made me ''Grand''

32 yrs ago on a very Icy...Snowy night I witnessed you coming into the World.

Happy Birthday my First and Foremost Sweetie Snookum's

Monday, January 19, 2026

Happy Homemaker Monday 1-19-26 + MLK Day { disclaimer at bottom sigh }

Oh so True...gone but not forgotten.

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The month is flying by...this is the 3rd Monday of the month so time for Sandra's Happy Homemaker Monday. And of course I'm still behind with blog post updates [sigh], it is what it is. We've been a bit busy around here working on not 1 but 2 areas with remodel/construction stuff. 🤞 fingers crossed we can get the final sanding done and get the chaos under control-->at least until it's time to start painting.

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** The Weather **

** As I look outside my window **

it's realll Early;Thirty so dark

** Right now I am **

Waiting on coffee to brew, working on this post

** OOTD **

Still in night clothes but of course my winter standby leggings & sweatshirt.

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

Right now a bit tired, LOL...got up way to early - tossing & turning till I finally gave up

** What I'm reading **

Devotions-Spiritual

[currently on hold-->The Couple Next Door]..the new JD Robb ''Framed in Death'' released in paperback-->pleasure read

Successful Women, Speak Differently-Self Improvement trying to plug along but not very successful, switched to ''Rich as F@ck''[sorry that's the name of the book] for Self-Improvement read

** TV Shows this week **

No Clue yet...

** Menu Plan **

same 'ol same 'ol

** Meals at Home **

18/31

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

January Challenge 27/31 so far 17/31

** Action Items**

It's to early to think, so let's just say everything...

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

1st place age group happens when you are THE ONLY one who is CrAzY enough to show up!

** Next Up **

With more possible ice/snow mix...

** Calendar/Schedule this week **

**Disclaimer** So, I thought I had hit the ''publish'' button but alas I did not...Sorry!

Monday, January 12, 2026

Happy Homemaker Monday 1-12-26

I had a whirlwind

of activity this past weekend [which of course I need to post]...10K race on Saturday with Mr as chauffeur, a trip to get construction supplies from Lowes, Sunday was a mix of chores, church, & construction!

** The Weather **

Currently 21°

** As I look outside my window **

Sunny...but

** Right now I am **

Desperately trying to get this post done...LOL

** OOTD **

Usual winter wear, Leggings & warm shirt.

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

Accomplished with everything I managed to get done yesterday.

** What I'm reading **

Devotions-Spiritual

[currently on hold-->The Couple Next Door]..the new JD Robb ''Framed in Death'' released in paperback-->pleasure read

Successful Women, Speak Differently-Self Improvement trying to plug along but not very successful, switched to ''Rich as F@ck''[sorry that's the name of the book] for Self-Improvement read

** TV Shows this week **

Nothing special...regular program shows are off for the season, Mr and I have been watching whatever movies we have recorded DVR.

** Menu Plan **

Still whatever!

** Meals at Home **

12/31

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

January Challenge 27/31 so far 12/31

** Action Items**

A Lot of meetings, volunteer at gift shop, classes..

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

Starting this ''Mini'' $$ Challenge next month...on top of my SF & I have a $5050 savings book going. Monies for these will come out at the front of the month after all the bills, gas, groceries are taken care of.

** Next Up **

10K for me while the Kid does the Half