Midweek and Still Subbing

It is the middle of the week and I am still subbing at one of our Catholic schools here in the city. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy subbing most of the time..... This week however we have had a start to our long, cold winter. Not at all as happy getting out of bed early and heading out into the dark and the cold!!! Today, however, is the last day this week (keeping fingers crossed) and I am with the "Big Kids" not the pre school. I have one day booked next week and then that is it for the month (I think at this point).

Yesterday when I got home I did manage to pull out some of the Christmas decor and get started on our upstairs.....

Here are a few photos of what I managed to accomplish after finding the boxes. Hubby of course had changed the location of where I kept them previous years.

My center table. I think the crowning glory is the poinsettias that Hubby won at his Christmas party.
Two of my creches are on this table as well as a couple of candle holders and a tin basket of scented pine cones.

Hmmm, I have a bit to remove from here yet. Another creche and more candle holders..... Need to get rid of the autumn decor......

More to share the next time I blog. Right now I am off to get ready for work.

Everybody have a wonderful day.

God bless.

Menu Monday

I noticed a great many bits and bobs getting by me in the freezer a couple of days ago. Nothing that has spoiled, but enough bags of leftover meat from other meals that I need to clear them out!!! So my menus this month reflect a clear 'em up, move 'em out attitude. After all there will be plenty more leftovers come Christmas!!!

Monday

Leftover ham is going to be made into a casserole using up some broccoli and cheese from the fridge.
Should probably serve a salad with this.

Tuesday

Hot Beef Sandwiches and oven fries. This will use up the leftover beef roast from yesterdays supper as well as the drippings. There will be a salad along with this using up what was left from Monday.

Wednesday

I work all day so I am going to make Chicken Breasts on a bed of rice covered with mushroom soup. Veggie will be some green beans from the freezer.

Thursday

Clean out the fridge night!!!

Friday

Fish Fillets, rice and corn

Saturday

Chili and toast. Should have enough to freeze for another meal later next week.

Sunday

Roast Chicken, potatoes, carrots and salad.

So there we are. I should be great for shopping this week. Perhaps just dairy and produce on Saturday......

Everybody have a wonderful day.

God bless.

Sunday Ramblings

It is the beginning of the Advent Season, waiting for the birth of Christ. Today Father Brian spoke on how Advent is a time of waiting and how in today's society people want instant gratification. We need to learn patience and be willing to wait for what is really important in our faith lives. We were given a challenge to listen and watch for where God is in our lives.

I spoke to Kris today, and he did not sound too happy. I really do hope that he is not slipping into depression again. He mentioned in a text that he was not having a good week. Of course that got me worried once again. Tonight he said he is not going to worry about "it", whatever "it" is...... Now this did get me worried and I plan on lighting a candle and saying an extra prayer for him for the next while.

I have two half days and a full day of subbing this week and to make matters worse we are heading into our first storm of the winter season. I sure hope that the rain the weather pundits have forecast does not appear. I would much rather drive through 5 inches of snow.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate the holiday at this time of year. My thanks to each of you for dropping by.

God bless.

A Bit More Progress and Questions

I have finished the purple stripe and the smaller cream stripe on the afghan. A tiny bit of progress on the Christmas gift for Kris. I hope to have most of the second grey stripe done by the weekend. Whew, just may get finished after all.

One step forward and two back however. I stripped the bedding off our bed and put it in the washer..... Well the catch broke and so now I am without a washer until the part comes in. This washer is only 4 years old and should not be falling apart as of yet. Guess it is true that things are not made as well as they used to be. Our dryer is about 15 years old and still going strong. Has anyone else noticed this?????

My other question has to do with Christmas. Around our house Christmas has always been a big deal. It is a time that the entire family can get together and enjoy each others company. The size of the gift does not matter, it is the thought that counts in choosing the gift.

What I am having trouble with this year is how some bloggers will one minute talk about how Christmas is a commercial holiday, a grab for our money and the next talk about how their next blog post will be about getting ready for a wonderful celebration. In fact in previous posts some of these bloggers call Christmas a bank holiday and cut down those of us that do celebrate the holiday. How on earth can they reconcile those two totally different thoughts? Does anyone else see something wrong with this?

I am still going to Celebrate the birth of my savior with my family in the best way I can. Cherishing each moment that we have together because time is too short to not do so every chance we get. We celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and retirements can we do anything but celebrate during the Christmas season as well?

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.

Menu Monday

Monday has rolled around once again (much too quickly for my taste) and it is time for me to post my weekly menus.

Monday

Baked Spaghetti using up the leftovers from Saturday night. Mind you there will be enough for another meal of this as well. Plan on making a salad to round out the meal.

Tuesday

Leftover Pork Roast from our Sunday supper made into a stir fry and served over a bed of rice.

Wednesday

Leftover Baked Spaghetti and some more salad.

Thursday

Leftover Stir Fry and rice.

Friday

We will be out for a meal. It will be the Christmas party for the company Harvey used to work for and retirees are always invited.

Saturday

I am pulling out the ham bone and making Split Pea Soup. I think that Grilled Cheese Sandwiches sound perfect.

Sunday

Beef Roast, mashed potatoes and either green beans or carrots.

So there it is, my fairly repetitive menu for the week. I am really trying to cut down on waste and on the grocery budget. Nothing seems to cost less, and the only way to combat rising prices is to shop smart and use up everything you possibly can.

Everybody have a wonderful day.

God bless.

Sunday Ramblings

As I left for Mass today the sky was overcast and it started to rain. Not the best weather for a cold November day and really at that moment in time I confess I was a little put out thinking we would have another year of ice driving.

I was one of the lectors at Mass today, and as I was reading the sun came out and started to shine in the windows of the church. By the time Father Brian started the gospel the church was awash with colour through the stained glass. I guess I should trust in the Lord a bit more when the skies are cloudy and the day is dull.

Thought I would share a picture of the front of my church with you all.

I just love the way the light shines through the windows.

This is a picture of the church entrance.

 

Not really clear, but it gives you a bit of an idea of what the church I attend looks like. 

Today Father Brian ended his homily with a question (he usually does this). His question was how can we show the faith and love that the thief showed when he asked Christ to remember him to his Father in heaven. 

Once again Father Brian opened our eyes to the fact that celebrating as a community is great, but it is just as important that we carry the gospel outside of the church and live it in our every day lives.

It has been a quiet day. 

I did make some candy today, but only one batch. 

 This will be broken up tonight and placed in the freezer.

The rest of the day I have spent knitting. Here is a picture of the afghan so far.

Long way to go yet and so I think I will put aside baking for awhile and concentrate on getting this gift finished.

Everybody have a wonderful evening.

God bless.