Monday 26 February 2018

Happy Homemaker 2018-02-26

A quiet week here (and that's a good thing!)  Seems my head-cold is a thing of the past. However we had a few days of freezing rain so dh drove me to work 2 days this week (on his way to his work) and also on Friday so we could go to Costco for some errands.

My daughter had a so-so week with her gut problems - insurance refuses to pay for the medication the doc recommended, so she has to wait until she gets their letter by post and see her doctor for another medication.... so it is taking quite some time for her to be medicated :(

Had at least 3 out of 7 days with gut hurting too :(  Seeing my gastro (once a year appointment) for an update - but it never changes anything.

The weather

Nice balmy week
lun.
Averses de neige
3 °
-5 °
mar.
Partiellement couvert
2 °
-3 °
mer.
Nuageux dans l'ensemble
2 °
-4 °
jeu.
Averses de neige
0 °
-3 °
ven.
Partiellement couvert
2 °
-1 °

What I'm reading
Foreign body (morts accidentelles) - Robin Cook

On my tv
La Voix
Walking dead (recorded seasons 5, 6, 7 and part of 8).  So rewatching dvd of previous seasons first..
Re-viewing my Frasier dvds
Return of regular programs after the Olympics

Menu - planning
Monday - Casserole of pork chops, potatoes & carrots
Tuesday - Homemade pizza (not done last week)
Wednesday - Spaghetti and meatballs (also not done last week)
Thursday - Sausages with potatoes or rice 
Friday- ?

On my to-do list
Last weekend:
Regular housechores 
Laundry 
Bake muffins, prep a casserole of pork chops for menu this week
Pay bills
Menu-planning
Since the 25 was this week I will celebrate Rudy day today (Monday).... I'll TRY to work on some Christmas crafts.

What I am knitting, crocheting and crafting
Working on socks.  
Started a set of Charlie Brown felt ornaments.

Looking forward to
Rudy day fun!  

Simple pleasures
Taking some time to do some stretching exercises in the morning

From the camera

A picture someone sent to me of Quebec City.  The office building I work in is on the right of this picture.  We have a view of the marina.

Image of the week

Happy Rudy day!


Monday 19 February 2018

Happy Homemaker 2018-02-19

Another week upon us!  I was sick most of last week with a good head-cold.... hurt from the neck up, headaches, sneezing, eyes crying.  I missed 3 days of work because of this.  Did not want to share my germs and the headaches didn't let up, had to take tylenols every 4 hours.  Did not do much at home as I spent most of my time on the couch :(

Was feeling a wee-bit better by Friday afternoon.  Friday night was game night with my husband, my son and his girlfriend.  We did Valentine's supper at home on Saturday with my son and his girlfriend.  Raclette and then chocolate fondue for dessert.  Watched 2 horror movies afterwards with Valerie.  My son had gone to a friend's house and my husband was puttering around the house.

Got the results from mom's scans - all is ok. :)  they will do another one in 6 months just to see.  Her headaches are less now too.

The weather

Above 0C temps for the week with LOTS of freezing rain in the forecast for Tuesday :(


What I'm reading
Passages - Connie Willis - am finding it a bit long.

On my tv
The Olympics 
La Voix (new edition started last night)
I recorded all season 5 of Walking dead.  Want to view all previous seasons before though.
Viewing my Frasier dvds ... so funny!


Menu - planning
Monday - Meat pie 
Tuesday - Ragoût de boulettes
Wednesday - Homemade pizza
Thursday - Spaghetti and meatballs
Friday-Hamburgers

On my to-do list
Last weekend:
Regular housechores 
Laundry 
Bake muffins, prep a ragoût de boulette for menu this week
Declutter bedside table
Do paperwork
Declutter medication cabinet
Menu-planning

Monday (day off work):
2:00 go to knitting lady so she can show me how to do the heels on wool socks
3:00 appointment for a facial
Stop by bank
If time stop by the dollar store to pick up some things for my son's cat
Prep gym clothes, lunch and work clothes for tomorrow
Stretching exercises
Post here.
Rest of the week will be work, work, work, work.

What I am knitting, crocheting and crafting
working on socks.  
Finished the cotton yard for crocheted dishcloths.  I now have 11 to be given for Christmas gifts.

Looking forward too
Sunshine!  4C today with sun.  

Simple pleasures
Petting the cat

From the camera


Valentine flowers :)

Quote of the week




Monday 12 February 2018

Happy Homemaker 2018-02-12

Morning friends!  Back from a 5-day trip to Hallendale Beach, Florida.  Me, my husband, my daughter, my sister, brother-in-law, nephew and at the last minute my brother came with us.  In fact he booked the night before and left from a different airport and got there at the time we were leaving from Montreal.  My uncle picked him up at the airport.
A bit cool the first few days but hot afterwards... too much sun in not enough time for the skin ;)
We went to the casino (5-10 minutes), dog race, Miami beach, Aztec RV resort (to have supper with some friends), and my uncle's campground.
Our Airbnb appartment was great too.

The view from our 23rd floor balcony (Penthouse appartment).

We rented a van for the 5 days and it was perfect for the 7 of us.

Had an hour delay on our way there as they had to defrost the plane. 

Back to our normal routine.  Been doing laundry and catching up on household chores this weekend.  
Waiting for mom's scan results this afternoon.  Sister in law's operation went well last week.


The weather

We had freezing rain during the night, uggg! 
Monday = -5C, Tuesday -9C, Wednesday 0C, Thursday -2C, Friday -1C


What I'm reading
Passages - Connie Willis.  
I read Parce que je t'aime de Guillaume Musso during my vacation.

On my tv
The Olympics 
La Voix (new edition started last night)
Recorded shows


Menu - planning
Monday - chicken 
Tuesday - sheppard's pie
Wednesday - Meat & tomato macaroni
Thursday - ham in the crockpot
Friday?

On my to-do list
Last weekend:
Regular housechores 
Laundry 
cook hard boiled eggs, bake muffins, prep a sheppard's pie for menu this week
Put away luggage
Download more ebooks
Post some vacation pictures on FB
Menu-planning

Monday (day off work):
Massage therapist appointment today at 10.  
call back for gastro appointment
Cook chicken
Prep gym clothes, lunch and work clothes for tomorrow
Up early to watch some olympics!

Rest of the week will be work, work, work, work.

What I am knitting, crocheting and crafting
working on socks


Looking forward too
Sleeping in my own bed!

Simple pleasures
Chatting with my friends by internet


From the camera

Supper outside in Florida.  Beautiful night and good food.


Quote of the week