Homemaker Sunday ~ Week of October 4th

 Can you believe it's October already? I'm not sure where the year has gone. When I was younger, time seemed to crawl at a glacial pace; now it's outpacing Speedracer. 

I'm not quite ready to start the month; it's going to be a busy one with birthday celebrations, work parties, holidays, concerts, and Lord only knows what else. While Mister is helping cover my credit card bill for the next few months, any extras (like the aforementioned activities) that I am pursuing, like taking my bestie out for a mani/pedi lunch date or getting my hair done, need to be paid for by me.  Which means scheduling time to do Spark deliveries is a high priority this week. On top of all the other things I want to get done. 

Let's get to planning!

Looking ahead at the...

Weather ~

Yesterday's weather was overcast; the temperature, however
was perfect for a small family walk after lunch.

Sunday: 82/54
Monday:  79/52

Tuesday: 81/53

Wednesday: 84/55

Thursday: 86/57

Friday: 86/58

Saturday: 85/62

Current Mood ~

Right now (Saturday night), I'm feeling a little under the weather and slightly overwhelmed by everything I need to get done next week. I think if I can get a good plan laid out, I'll be okay, though. I thrive under pressure and cold medicine. 

I may also be slowly nursing a glass of wine

Meal Ideas ~

Sunday: Chicken and parmesan pasta

Monday: Venison curry with some sort of carrot dish

Tuesday: Blackened Catfish Tacos with a cabbage coleslaw

Wednesday: Pulled pork sandwiches with chickpea 'fries'

Thursday: IP Greek chicken and rice

Friday: Leftovers

Saturday: Date night

Around the house (all the extras) ~

A very small portion of our current Halloween decor

• Making chicken broth/vegetable broth
• Clean another patch of tile floor with electric scrubber
• Finish indoor Halloween decor
• Clean couches with leather cleaner
• Make grocery list for work party food

Going Ons ~

Sunday: Spark delivering

Monday: physical therapy

Tuesday:  teeth cleaning

Wednesday: physical therapy

Thursday: free...may head to besties

Friday: Spark delivering

Saturday: date day/night

Reading ~

The Olympian Affair by Jim Butcher

A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

This has been on my TBR for years; finally getting to it

Creative Outlet ~

Started a new puzzle last week, so I'll probably focus on it while listening to an audiobook. 

Favorite Picture From Last Week ~

Swamp sunflowers in all their yellow glory at a local wetland refuge