Monday 27 August 2018

Happy Homemaker 2018-08-28

Linking up to Sandra at Diary of a Stay at home mom 

2 jobs interview done.  One went well, the other not so much.  I had a message on my machine for the 1st job interview results... they will call back today.  2nd one I'm really not interested in.  Tomorrow I meet boss and team-boss and it is my evaluation and we will clear the air and see where we go from there.
My daughter arrived Sunday (she is on vacation for a week before starting her University) and will be spending a few days with us.

The weather

Mon.
Partly Cloudy
29°
21°
Tue.
Mostly Cloudy
31°
24°
Wed.
Thunderstorm
27°
17°
Thu.
Cloudy
23°
14°
Fri.
Sunny
24°
16°
Sat.
Partly Cloudy
26°
19°

What I am reading
Cupcake Club #1 de Donna Kauffman

On my tv 
Big Brother

Menu - planning
No idea - I do have a ham but we will see.  with dd here my routines are out the window!

On my to-do list
I did my regular chores on Saturday before dd got here.  Nothing much planned. we are going shopping for the day today and we will be gone part of next weekend so regular chores will get back on schedule next Monday.

What I am knitting, crocheting and crafting
Working on a pair of knitted socks and a shawl with pockets - ONGOING
Wood-slice ornaments - ongoing.
I want to cut the felt pieces to make ice cream cones for a Halloween costume

Looking forward to
Spending time with dd

Something I watched
Nothing much this week

From the camera
We will be going to a double funeral for my aunt and uncle next Saturday.  They were divorced a long time ago but were still very good friends.  In the last few years my uncle was in a residence for Alzheimer's and my aunt kept visiting him.  He died from pneumonia and my aunt had problems with her lungs.  They died within a week from each other.  My cousin, their only son, has had quite alot on his plate :(  My uncle and cousin lived with us for a few years after the divorce so we are close.

Jean-Baptiste St-Pierre


Raymonde Marchand
                                            

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Monday 20 August 2018

Happy Homemaker 2018-08-20

Linking up to Sandra at Diary of a Stay at home mom 

Last week I had a job interview... been so long since I had one!  When I applied I was upset about my current job but it is better now so I'm not sure I'm quite ready to change.  It went ok, will know in 2 weeks and if I have it will decide then.  It is only for October - it seems quite a go-go-go job so not sure I want to go back to that kind of a job.  On the other hand I'm quite sure it would go well.  I also have another job interview this week but for something quite different.  Both of these are at the same govt agency where I am now.  Whatever, if I decide I don't change I'm thinking of taking some online classes to help out for promotions.

The weather

Mon.
Mostly Sunny
28°
18°
Tue.
Partly Cloudy
27°
20°
Wed.
Scattered Thunderstorms
22°
14°
Thu.
Partly Cloudy
24°
17°
Fri.
Sunny
27°
18°
Sat.
Partly Cloudy
28°
19°
Sun.
Isolated Thunderstorms
28°
20°

What I am reading
La Veuve de Fiona Barton

On my tv 
Big Brother
Ma maison bien-aimée

Menu - planning
Monday - Tourtière
Tuesday - Ragoût boulettes
Wednesday - Ham in the crockpot
Thursday - Spaghetti
Friday ?

On my to-do list
Did vaccum, washed bathroom, laundry and picking up during the weekend.  Made ragoût de boulette for Tuesday's supper and to freeze.

Today will be:
Yoga 
Blog here - DOING NOW
Pay bills
2:00 - dentist appointment
Muffins
Overnight oats for my breakfasts
Drop off some books at sil's house.
Drop off some stuff at the thrift store
Crafting

What I am knitting, crocheting and crafting
Working on a pair of knitted socks and a shawl with pockets - ONGOING
Wood-slice ornaments - ongoing.
I want to cut the felt pieces to make ice cream cones for a Halloween costume

Looking forward to
Having some time to craft

Something interesting I watched
2 documentaries about downsizing for the planet.  I did the Global Footprint Network test and seems I am using up 4,4 planets a year.

From the camera


My grandpa who died August 20th in 2002.  Still mis him

A picture of my grandparents with 3 of my uncles and 2 aunts (the oldest ones)
Not a great picture but my grandfather with my sister and me

                                            

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Monday 13 August 2018

Happy Homemaker 2018--08-13

Linking up to Sandra at Diary of a Stay at home mom 

Another hot week here!  30C all week ... oufff! Yesterday was the night of falling stars.  I saw 4 and I saw 5 on Friday night.  Made some wishes :)

The weather

Too hot for my liking! around 28-30C every day with chances of rain showers. 

What I am reading
Anais de mère en fille de Dominique Demers

On my tv 
Big Brother
Starting to look at the previews of upcoming Fall series

Menu - planning
Monday - Chicken kabobs
Tuesday - Hot-chicken sandwiches with gravy and fries
Wednesday - Pasta with spaghetti sauce
Thursday - Ham with potatoes and veggies
Friday ?


On my to-do list

Vaccum 
Stretching outside - DONE
Blog here - DOING NOW
Call doctor's office to get a paper for insurance
Cook pasta
Prep cantaloup
One thing a room declutter 
Muffins
Overnight oats for my breakfasts
Find some freezer-dump-crockpot recipes for Fall

What I am knitting, crocheting and crafting
Working on a pair of knitted socks and a shawl with pockets - ONGOING
Wood-slice ornaments - ongoing.

Looking forward to
Doing my yoga outside and reading outside today

Something interesting I watched
Nothing!  spent most of the week outside 

From the camera

Me and my husband at the summer music festival - beginning of July

                                            

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Monday 6 August 2018

Happy Homemaker 2018-08-06

Linking up to Sandra at Diary of a Stay at home mom 

This week is back to work.  I still have Monday and Tueday (osteo appointment in the mornning) on vacation but my husband is back to work today.  Vacations are OVER!!!

My daughter was here from Thursday noon and left Sunday after lunch.  My son and his girlfriend spent the weekend here too.

The weather

Too hot for my liking! around 28-30C every day with chances of rain showers. 

What I am reading
Facteur Risque de Robin Cook

On my tv 
dvrd films

Menu - planning
Monday - Chicken kabobs
Tuesday - chinese noodles or as you call it American stir-fry
Wednesday - Chicken vol aux vents
Thursday - Ham and cheese quiche
The nights might change for each but that is what I planned last night.


On my to-do list
LOTS to do.  Did not do much with the kids and the cat here this weekend.

Vaccum main floor and basement
Mop kitchen, kitchenette, hallway and bathroom floors
yoga - DONE
Blog here - DOING NOW
Dust all main floor
Call knitting lady and see if she can reshow me sock heels this afternoon
Call insurance
Wash basement bathroom (main floor is done)
Cook noodles
Make quiche
Prep pineapple and cantaloup

Other (if time)
Go over my Halloween notebook
Remake daily routine program
Update gift list and order more stocking stuffers
Add wrapping party dates to Fall calendar

What I am knitting, crocheting and crafting
Working on a new pair of knitted socks and a shawl with pockets - ONGOING
Wood-slice ornaments - ongoing.
Made a crochet chemo hat this week.

Looking forward to
Having 2 days by myself at home! 

Something interesting I watched
Nothing!  spent most of the week outside 

From the camera

Visitng a lavendar field

Me and my daughter

Joannie

Lavendar
                                            

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