Monday, 12 January 2026

Happy Homemaker 2026-01-12

Good morning

Have found my phrase for the year (was hesitating between planning, accepting and change), so went to IA and with some tweaking came up with this (retirement is now in my plans possibly for the end of the year).

Preparing gently, living fully:
Planning what comes next without putting life on hold, and allowing this season to be lived as it is.

Last week was a slow telework week (had taken Tuesday afternoon off and worked from home the rest of the week - didn't go to town).  Managed to do some papers and stuff around the house too.

DH picked up grandkids from school and daycare Thursday and they had supper here.

Weekend was a quiet one.  DH went to twin nephew's hockey game Friday afternoon and another hockey game Saturday night with neighbor.  So Saturday night and went and chatted with neighbor's wife in the evening while the guys were at hockey... with winter we don't see each other as much (in summer we often sit outside together).

Sunday was nice so we took a walk in the afternoon then sat outside with neighbor and had some hot chocolate with our winter gear on.

Let's join Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom 



Weather this week

Mon
Light snow
-5°
-11°
Tue
Snow showers
2°
-4°
Wed
Snow showers
3°
-3°
Thu
Light snow
-3°
-13°
Fri
Mostly sunny
-11°
-22°

Had 4 inches of snow Saturday during the night (and Friday we had rain!)

Looking around the house

All is picked up.  will start deep spring cleaning soon.

Thinking and pondering

Thinking more and more medical exams,... hmpf.
Uncle's 80th bday invitation where my family is so will go see mom when we go on Jan.31.
Retirement plans...

TV this week
  • Dernière seconde (saison 1)
  • Les petits tannants
  • TLMEP
  • Dumas
  • Indéfendable
  • Antigang
  • Happy Face
  • L'oeil du cyclone
  • Emprises
  • Les armes
  • Stat
  • Alertes
  • Mea Culpa
  • Indomptables
  • Nuls en chef
  • L'amour est dans le pré
  • La nuit devant nous
  • Ça finit bien la semaine
  • En direct de l'univers
  • La Voix
  • Decided to drop l'Aréna, Passez au Salon et Marco Lachance

Interesting blog I saw this week

Nothing

On my reading pile

Le beurre de Manako by Asako Yusuki.... feeling like it's taking a long time to read.  Not bad just not passionating.

On my to-do list

Over the weekend 
  • Laundry (3 loads)
  • Vac main floor
  • Wash main bathroom
  • Dust main floor
  • Deep spring clean my bedroom armoire, drawers and nightstands
  • Shred and file papers in nightstand
Monday
  • Post here - DONE
  • 1:00 Esthetician appointment
  • Book appointment for mammography - DONE (end of February)
  • Prep for in-town work Tuesday
  • Inscription for Tai-chi class - DONE Jan 19 to March 23
  • 2 loads of laundry
  • Wash and remake my bed
  • Look at Christmas diy ornaments and figure out which one I want to do for next Christmas.

Decluttering
  • 1 sweater
  • Exterior Christmas lights
  • 1 foot cream
  • 2 underwear
  • 1 set brand new delicate underwear (too small)
  • 4 pairs of socks
  • 1 brand new bikini bottom
  • 1 blouse
  • 1 t-shirt
  • 1 sweat pants
  • 1 scented sachet for drawer
  • Papers in nightstand - shredded
  • 1 pen

Simple pleasure
Sitting in my comfy rocking chair with the fireplace on while there is a storm outside.. with no place to go.  My cup of tea and a good movie.
    Upcoming this week

    Monday - Esthetician appointment
    Tuesday - in-town work


    From the camera
    Hot chocolate in the swing with neighbor


    Quote of the week



    14 comments:

    1. Interesting post. I've done Tai Chi too. In fact still do, with not in a class anymore.
      Here is the link to my miniature blog. After updating the photos I'll update the miniature blog. https://sylminiatures.blogspot.com/ Have a great week!

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      1. Your miniature blog is very interesting - liked it alot

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    2. Hello dear Lucie!
      I love your phrase and plans for the new year!! I sure hope you get to retire. I love that pic of you folks out in the snow with your cocoa :) We just have to embrace these cold months, don't we? Your inspiration is so cute and funny too! Your simple pleasure it my kind of simple pleasure too. Blessings 💗

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      1. Trying to embrace the cold months but the days without winds are rare! and I'm more of an inside-girl

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      2. I hear you there my Friend! Lol
        Also, I finally got my blogaversary post up for the giveaway I'm doing. Please come comment so I can get you signed up for a chance to win! I treasure my blogland friends like you so much and love to honor you at least that way💗 Stay cozy Lucie!

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    3. Love the swing in the snow! I need to get outside more. Your phrase for the NY is great. I have two words for the year - stillness and serving.

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    4. It looks like we're having the same weather here as you, except for the storm.
      The snow is already gone, but it was still enjoyable.
      How nice, hot chocolate on the swing 😉
      And almost retired... I'm retired, and I really enjoy planning my own plans.

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      1. we got more snow last night it is nice when there is no wind and the trees are full

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    5. Look at all that snow! What a fun thing to do, sit out there and enjoy your cocoa. Hope you have a wonderful week!

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      1. It was nice, next time we will use blankets for under us and get the guys to make a fire :)

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    6. I love that quote of the week, and I love that you are sitting outside in the snow with cocoa in hand! Awesome.

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    7. I LOVE your phrase for the year! I hope it all goes your way. And what a fun picture of you having cocoa on the swing!!! And I love your funny quaote. I hope your week has gone well.

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    8. Thank you so much, dear Friend, for sharing a little piece of your life and of your plans for the new year with us. It's such a fun to watch the last shot, which you end your post with, where you enjoy your hot chocolate on the swing!
      Have a blessed rest of your week,
      and thank you for being such a faithful Friend of ~ My little old world ~
      I love to welcome you and appreciate your comments
      XO Daniela

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