O-M-Geeeee the month is over!

 

See ya in 2025 !

Feline Friday

 We haven't done a Feline Friday in F.O.R.EVER!!!

So here's something cutesy... 

Toe Beans on my PunkN.

Thursdays Thoughts

 Thought I'd get 2 miles done early this morning...

Thought I would get this bush trimmed before the heat of the day set in...

I think it looks So. Much. Better...

Thought since I  still had soon time this morning I'd get the bedroom carpet cleaned... 

'Cause you know 5 PurrKids...

Thought would do extra meal prep... 

Looks So...Good...! 

Even if we don't eat these right away I can always freeze for later use.

Yet another waiting room for Yet another follow-up... 

5 more Dr appointments, 1 additional upper GI procedure [for good measure follow-up], Leg scans though we're expecting some setback there. Heart rehab starts in couple of weeks. 

Thought I'd get couple of hours in the office, then fixed this Winner-Dinner from the meal/menu option... 

Cheesy rice, Cajun Tilapia and leftover Avocado 🥑...oh So Good!

Time to get the kitchen cleaned up and relax with the Mr.

Have a Great Night.

Few Words Wednesday

 

A little longer...

A little stronger...

Protein Packed...

Trimmed...

Weeded...

Teased...

Hanging Strong...

🥵 and getting quilts cleaned for fall/winter...

🤪CrAzY I know...

Convenience Cooking is still 🤔 cooking, right...

With leftover spinach for the Win...

Finally, my poor little raised bed garden didn't yield much At...All ! That's what I get letting the Mr accept "donated" tomato plants.

NEVER AGAIN!

I'll be back at Wilson's Nursery next year.

Tidbit Tuesday

 

With the Hotter temps this week, I wanted to get earlier start....but of course it didn't happen. Instead I  went to the morning viewing of my friends husband who passed, losing his cancer battle....

I did get "just" a mile for my continued streak - 

#GoMe day 88 logged. 

During my walk I seen what project the G'Kid is helping me with tomorrow, 

We're pulling these out,

Then working at getting all these trimmed and cut the volunteer trees,

Hosta' will get small trim action as well.

I was SHOCKED to get this notification...

10,000+ have view various pictures I've posted !

🤪 That's  CrAzY 🤪

Again....

#GoMe

Happy Homemaker Monday 8-26-24 + I'm Over It!

 

July and August has just about kicked my 'you' know what ! Since July 14th until now I was the Queen of waiting & hospital rooms for the Mr....Between his simple heart Cath turned Open Heart surgery I last posted about Here, we [He] started having issues with shortness of breath and yet another ER visit resulting in finding out he had a bleeding Ulcer that required emergency surgery, and with recent Open Heart stuff talk about an ordeal. And still playing CatNurse to 2 PurrKids, So THAT my friends is why I'm so Over It!! I did what I could to maintain a small level of a schedule with the house and yard, but in the long run it didn't really matter. Though I admit I have somewhat of an OCD, I knew it wasn't going anywhere and I would get to things when I could.. 

 🤞 I will be keeping up with this blog again. For now let's try and link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday 

** The Weather **

Back up in the 90°'s again...ugh!

** As I look outside my window **

Sun Shining and already 82°

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post [finally] after too many days from not having the time or energy to post.

** OOTD **

I had on walk/run gear earlier this morning, showered and put on knit shorts with Cobbler apron for now. I'll be changing my top soon though...

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

I thought I would be more over-whelmed than I am, but getting my walk/run in earlier I was able to get my mind prioritized with stuff.

 

** What I'm reading **

I truly don't know the reason but even with all the waiting/hospital room down time I wasn't reading like I normally do, and I even have the new JD Robb book. I have been getting my devotional read though so that's a plus.

** TV Shows this week **

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Nope, NaDa, Zero, None!

** Menu Plan **

Everything listed on the Menu Plan I have stocked in freezer &/or pantry.

Stroganoff

Ham Steak

Veggie Egg Rolls

Chicken/mash potato bowls

Taco Bowls

Alfredo Tortellini

Grilled Chicken

Pkg meal [from Aldi]

Sides night

Cheese Quesadilla 

Chicken Sausage

Lot's of Leftovers from all of the above..

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

August Challenge Goal--> 22/31 days, at my last post on Aug 5th I was at 4/31days, and since then I'm not entirely sure but thinking I'm already at 22/31 no unNecessary spending--I will however double check!

** Goal/To Do List **

IYKYK

** Around The House **

All things considered, the house isn't too awful--Win Win!

 

** Project this Week **

Hoping the G'Kid can help me with an outdoor project on Wednesday,

Flea bombing the basement Thursday,

Cleaning bedroom carpet on Thursday.

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

Started new walk/run training this morning, one decision I made yesterday was for the near future other than making my bed every morning [OCD thing] I'm putting training at the TOP of everything else I need or should do for the day - week - month. I have and will miss a few of my destination race events during the Mr's hospital stays. And though he wanted me to do them, he's more important than a race...I can always do them next year.

** Looking forward to this week **

Mahjongg this afternoon!! Finally getting to be back with the Gal Pal's for fun and catching up.

** From the camera **

My Tabby's nightly routine...Jinx, Goober, Buddy

** Reflection(s) **

I Am... and I DO!

I'm Not Lost + Happy Homemaker Monday 8-5-24 + It is what it is

 My last post was 7/15/24...from then until the middle of last week has been nothing short of Blurry memories. You see, the very next day was when the Mr went in for a ''simple'' heart Cath. Then it wasn't...There's a bunch of long story short stuff to say, but in a nutshell, he was rushed to UK and that's where we were for 15 days. The simple Cath ended up being a quadruple bypass. Doc's were amazed he hadn't died before this...that's how bad the blockages were. All I know is God above apparently has a plan for him, and maybe for me as well. We've only been home for a week with STRICK restrictions/limitations. No lifting, no pulling, no pushing, no driving, for 6 weeks, No Visitors for 3 weeks [my rule]. He's to do as much walking as he can handle, and we have Bluegrass Care coming weekly for check-ups until he goes for 1st follow-up appointment the end of this month. All this means is I've added a new degree as Warden to my repertoire...it is what it is, and I'm OK with that. Mr said this heart surgery was so much worse compared to what he [we] went through a few years ago with his P.A.D. stuff - and THAT was traumatic! I'm so disgusted with his local heart Dr but luckily, Mr has agreed to move all cardiac care with UK.

Along with him being in hospital, I've also giving meds to 2 of the PurrKids...so yeah I've been busy. I don't have everything in order like I normally do. But I've at least got back to making my intention list and will hope for the best LOL! For now let's link up with Sandra [finally] for Happy Homemaker Monday....it's been to Long!  

** The Weather **

I admit I looked ahead at the weather forecast hoping to see cooler temps, not until

October [sigh] 

** As I look outside my window **

Even with it being early evening it's Bright and Sunny

 ** Right now I am **

Desperately trying to get this post done

** OOTD **

Knit shorts, race t-shirt, & barefoot. I need to get shoes on soon to take a cat back to the vet.

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

Relieved I still have my Mr...he said before leaving the hospital after going through all of this he wants 25 more years together, LOL, Challenge Accepted!

** What I'm reading **

Other than my Devotionals Nothing! I'm going to try and get back to this later this week. When the Mr is resting/napping I go outside or downstairs to get a couple things done. 

** TV Shows this week **

Surprisingly with the Mr home we still haven't made much of a dent in the shows we have DVR'd...maybe by the time his 6 weeks are up ?? 

** Menu Plan **

Pork Loin Roast in Crockpot

Frozen pkg meal

Salmon

Chicken Sausage Links

Ham Steak

Baked Pot Pie

Grilled Chicken Breast

Meatloaf

Veggie Egg Rolls

Sides Night

***Disclaimer*** Many of these meals will also bring 'leftovers' for either Lunches or another Dinner, so you may see them again next Monday

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

July Challenge Goal--> 25/31 days, - since I was traveling to UK for 15 days I'm going to claim 26/31 days, I did stop for take on the night of Mr surgery.

August Challenge Goal--> 22/31 days, as of today 4/31

** Goal/To Do List **

Where do I begin??

I am looking at getting back on track with my SS classes

** Around The House **

Keeping the basics going will be a plus

 

** Project this Week **

Mow and Trim

** Today's Motivation **

*** ME ***

** Something fun to share **

Even with the Mr in the hospital I continued with my mile-a-day challenge...most were in the hospital pedway, and most were oh*so*slow but I did them. Last week's daily mile was done around my block so that I wasn't to far away. This morning was the second time I got in 2 miles..

** Looking forward to this week **

I have a 'sitter' for the Mr LOL, so that I can compete in A Midsummer night's race event.

** From the camera **

Our daily newspaper Lexington Herald has gone with the times. I come from a printing background, so I do understand rising costs to produce any type of print. But I'm also old-school and like having a quiet morning, reading the paper enjoying morning coffee. Though they are going to do a paper it's going down to 3 days a week, and getting delivered via USPS. I for one can't see paying the same price for 4 less papers per week AND getting news late.

With that said we've canceled the paper and will become morning TV news people. And $$ spent for paper monthly will now go to paying off teeth loan or Sinking funds.

** Reflection(s) **

Remind yourself how very much GOD is yours and you are His.