HAPPY HOMEMAKER & MENU PLAN MONDAY

We had a productive, but also a lazy weekend here. I was able to catch up on a bunch of paperwork though I am NO where near done! I was able to complete more of my "reading" corner in the master bedroom and hung my newly stained shelf in there also.  I read somewhere that your dresser and nightstand tops should be clear for a more soothing "air" to the room.  Well, a clear dresser top will NEVER happen at our house, but the shelf is going to help A LOT!  I need to make another one for hubby's side of the room.

We had a quiet Valentine's Day dinner at home, but went out for lunch at one of my favorite seafood restaurants and were not disappointed.  We also rented the movie, The Martian.  We really enjoyed this movie - the possibilities of space and the will to survive are so mind boggling.

WEATHER OUTSIDE
It is gray and overcast with a threat of a thunderstorm soon.  It's supposed to be warmer this week and I am NOT ready for warm weather!

XXTO DO FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY	5 year oncology check up ZOO
TUESDAY	unload studio of all boxes and such
WEDNESDAY	hospital - my aunt is having surgery to replace the knee she shattered recently - ALL prayers welcome as she has a heart condition, an aspergilus allergy and is an Alzheimer’s patient.
THURSDAY	paint studio & begin again LOL
FRIDAY	Organize studio items be available to help hubby with wainscoting and bathroom fixtures installation
SATURDAY	Farmer’s Market install kitchen molding and paint it
SUNDAY	cleaning and laundry

XXCURRENTLY READING

• Barbara Bretton - Someone Like You

TELEVISION / DVR
We're still just watching whatever comes our way.  We're still working long days.

CRAFTS & PROJECTS
I made a few prototypes this past week for some really neat things, but want to perfect them a bit more before I share them.

HOUSE PROJECTS
LOL this is a never ending category, but we are hoping to have the house in working order by the time we host Easter.  It is possible. It is even probable. WE WILL SUCCEED!

KITCHEN WISHES
I'm getting a replacement stove on Tuesday as I'm having a continuous issue with uneven heating.

MENU PLANS FOR THE WEEK

	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
BREAKFAST	YOGURT & FRUIT	SCRAMBLED EGGS & CHEESE	FRUIT SMOOTHIE	YOGURT & FRUIT	MAPLE OATMEAL & RAISINS	BUTTERMILK WAFFLES	BREAKFAST ENCHILADAS
LUNCH	FRUIT & CHEESE	SOUP & CRACKERS	SANDWICH	OUT	MEAT & CHEESE	LEFTOVERS	SANDWICHES
DINNER	C.O.R.N.	12 HOUR SALAD	SNAPPER WRAPPERS	HOBO FOIL STEWS	BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN	BAKED WHITEFISH	CARNITAS
DESSERT

THINGS THAT ARE MAKING ME HAPPY

• LESS stress
• Project completions
• MORE energy

FAVORITE PHOTO FROM THE CAMERA

There is still A LOT of trim work to do, but I love my "Tom Sawyer meets the Waltons" look for the kitchen.  I did get a few shelves done in the kitchen and LOVE having ingredients at hand!

INSPIRATION

Be sure to link up with Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom for Happy homemaker Monday and with Laura at I'm an Organizing Junkie for Menu Plan Monday.