“…We come up a little different ‘round here. We got a little dirt road dust running through our blood, from a never heard of it hometown. I got a can’t quit heart, and some take it too far, and a whole lotta’ never back down. If you come around here better bring it, ‘cause there’s no doubt, gonna put a little south on ya…We hold it down from Texas to Missouri. From the Arkansas hollers, and the grass in Kentucky. To the blue skies in Carolina. Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia come ‘n find us. Man we got it made down here…”

Jackie’s new boo, Justin, is from Wyoming. It sounds like his upbringing was similar to ours. He assures Jackie, though, that he never wants to move out of Tennessee. Thank gosh! My sister’s husband will be transferred down to Texas, in the next year or so. It makes me sad she won’t live here, where I can see her and Pj anytime I want to. I would be lost, if Jackie had to leave, too.

We’re babysitting Pj, Sunday evening. They’re going to a Super Bowl party, so we get to play with Pj. ❤️ I root for the Tennessee Titans, when they play, but I’m not big on pro football. I’ve never been a Vols fan. We’re a Nebraska Huskers family, here. There’s a group called the “Nashville Huskers”. They get together every Saturday, during college football season, and watch the games at a bar that hosts all of us Husker fans. Adam bleeds Cornhusker red, so we all cheer them on. The Huskers played the Vols, here in Nashville, for the Music City Bowl, a few years ago. We went to that game. It was a blast, but we lost. There was a lot of heat coming from our Vols friends! I will not be cheering for the Chiefs, Sunday night. They are one pro team that I cannot stand, even if I’m not a pro football fan. I’m certainly rooting for whoever is playing against the Chiefs! Mostly, I’ll just be lovin’ on my baby niece, though.

We didn’t end up getting any big storms, last night. I woke up to some crazy wind, during the night. It only rained here, though. The sun is breaking through the clouds, this morning. It looks like this whole weekend will be sunny, too. That makes me happy. I’ve got some laundry going. Dishwasher is just finishing its job, and then I’ll unload it. I’m going to vacuum. That’s a big job. I’ve got our bedroom, living room, dining room, the stairs, upstairs hallway, and 3 bedrooms up there. I put a new wax scent, in my scentsy. It smells like “wild berry cheesecake”. Now the whole main floor smells amazing. I ordered a blackberry scented candle. That’s one of my favorite scents, this time of year. I really want to make a trip over to Hobby Lobby, and maybe The Home Store. I’d like some things to decorate my mantle and there’s still an empty space on top of my kitchen cabinets, I want to fill in with something pretty. We’ve been looking at getting a new living room couch. My issue is, the kids and the dogs. I’m hesitant to spend a bunch of money on new furniture, yet. The kids will spill. The dogs will claw it up. I’m just not sure whether it’s a wise choice, right now? Jackie and I have been talking about staining my mantle and the stair railing a darker color. I think it would look really pretty. I also want to put in some crown molding, in the living and dining room. Always a project I have in mind!

I asked my dad to build me a little plant stand. He made me a real cute one, and painted it exactly the color I requested. I love it!

I would say that, probably 2/3 of the decor around my house, is made or given to me, from “my people”. Jackie got me a decorative truck, for Christmas. I’d been wanting one for awhile, and she knew exactly what I would pick out.

Adam just texted me. He’s having a great day! He just got nominated for a pretty big award. I told him, I’m so proud of him! It’s shaping up to be a pretty good day, for all of us. And, it’s already almost the weekend, again!

I was showing Adam screenshots off allll our checking and saving accounts. We have one account that we share with our kids. They have their own debit cards, but I have access to their accounts and the ability to move money in and out of them. I always save some money into their “savings” accounts. I showed him that every single bill is paid. I’ve got groceries. I’m trying to stay on the “straight and narrow”, because I really don’t feel like being in trouble. He says my sore behind is my doing…

Anyway, I’ve been doing a great job. I’m not putting too much away into accounts we can’t touch. I like to make sure we’re saving for retirement and putting into our investment accounts. I can get carried away, sometimes. I’m not spending excessively (I very rarely ever do that). I’m not putting any bills off. I’ve forgotten nothing. We’re all good. That makes me happy 😊

Just had to share.

This is our menu, for the week. I always plan out our suppers, and buy whatever I need to make them. I buy things for Adam’s lunches. He really likes these spicy chicken wraps I’ve been making for him. I also get various breakfast things. Eggs, toast, cinnamon rolls, cereal, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, Mj loves to put Nutella on just about everything. I also buy stuff for snacks. The kids come home “starving” after school, everyday. I make them cookies, frosted graham crackers, pudding, and I’ll buy granola bars, cheese crackers, and lots of fruit. We love grapes, bananas, apples, peaches, oranges, pears, pineapple…pretty much any fruit!

My kids are home, today. It was a teacher in service day, so there was no school. It’s cloudy, drizzling, and only about 58 degrees. There’s storms blowing in, late tonight. The temps actually go way up, as the night progresses, which suggests the possibility of some nasty weather.

It’s been a year, since Adam and I finally closed on our new house. It’s crazy how many amazing memories we already have made here!

It’s been a lot of fun looking at pictures popping up in my phone’s memories. ❤️

Last night, I rolled my eyes at Adam. When we went to bed, he smacked my ass. I giggled, which he suggested meant I wasn’t “taking him seriously”. This brought on another smack. I assured him, I know he’s serious. It’s just very hard not to show that particular expression, on my face. I am trying, though!

Besides all that, it’s a pretty quiet day here. Just hanging out with my babies and staying warm and dry, inside.

“I’m a child of backseat freedom. Baptized in rock and roll. Marilyn Monroe and the garden of Eden. Never grow up. Never grow old. Just another rebel in the great wide open, on the boulevard of broken dreams. And I learned everything I needed to know from John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16…”

~Keith Urban

Keith Urban is one of those people who is truly genuine. He’s lived a rock and roll lifestyle, but he’s actually one heck of a nice guy! He has done a whole lot of quiet good deeds. He doesn’t publicize them. He isn’t pretending for cameras. He’s just who he is. I really like him. There are plenty of folks who “make it”, and project this fake image to the public, while being terrible human beings, in real life. I know a handful of people who aren’t like that, though. Keith Urban is one of them.

I appreciate a little bit of humble, in people who find success. I’m no famous musician, actress, author, mathematician…but I absolutely recognize the role the people around me have played in my own successes. I don’t believe it’s possible to experience greatness, without having loyal people who love you. People who celebrate your success, share in your sorrows, and who also aren’t afraid to call you out, when you’re being an idiot. We all need people like that around us.

Our son got a little attitude, last night. I’d confronted him about needing to be more responsible with his things. He’d lost something that we ended up having to pay for. He wasn’t understanding why that was an issue. I explained. I didn’t raise my voice or anything. I simply explained why he needs to be more responsible. He threw his hands up, and started to walk away, heading for his bedroom. Adam stopped him. He was angry. He told our son to apologize to his mama. He mumbled an I’m sorry. Adam repeated, apologize so she can hear you! He repeated his I’m sorry. Then, Adam gave him an order. Something along the lines of “You’re going to help out your mama around the house. If I hear that you refused something, there will be consequences. Do you hear me?” Our son said yes. Oof. That’s not the correct response. Adam’s voice deepened significantly. “Excuse me??” I heard the proper, yes sir. It’s funny, because I was so frustrated with my son’s attitude, but hearing him in trouble still had me feeling sorry for him. Adam is such a kind, generous, loving, gentle husband and father, but he has an incredible ability to set people straight, quickly.

It is just gorgeous out, today! Temps are showing 68 degrees. There’s no wind. The sun is shining. I’ve got my deck doors and some windows open. I love the smell of fresh air.

I’m making meatballs for supper, tonight. I’ve got green bean casserole, and cheesy mashed potatoes, to go with. I’ve made beds, straightened up the house, and folded a couple loads of laundry. There isn’t much else that needs doing, today. After the kids get home, I think we’re going to take the dogs for a walk.

Adam worked late, last night. He didn’t get home until 7:30pm. I’m hoping he gets home earlier, tonight. We had a nice evening, even though it was cut short, since he was home so late. When we were getting ready for bed, he said something, I can’t remember what? But, I rolled my eyes, as I pulled my shirt over my head. I don’t know how he knew, but he said, “You just rolled your eyes.” I laughed, a little stunned that he could’ve known. He lifted my shirt, exposing my behind, (well his, because I sleep in his t shirts), and gave me a hard smack. He is really going hard on this no eye rolls rule…

Later, we were having sex, and I asked if I could be on top. He told me no. I pouted, and then he rolled us both over, so I was on top. I think half of the enjoyment he gets from sex, is in giving me pleasure. Even so, he rarely relinquishes “control”. I got a few minutes to “control” things, though. 😉

I was just asking Adam if he was having a good day!

I can’t decide whether I should be offended or not?!

“…They keep screamin’ to wake up, but they’re all woke, not awake. We know the system has failed us, and all the media’s fake. I swear the government hates us, having opinions is dangerous. The system built to enslave us only works if we’re afraid…”

~Tom MacDonald (Renegade)

I didn’t get the kids laundry all done, Sunday, so I washed their bedding, this morning. It’s beautiful out! I’m hanging their blankets out to dry. I did some other random things, this morning. I cleaned the inside of my washing machine, my dishwasher, and my oven. I went through the kids clothes, and sorted things they’ve outgrown into bags to donate. I dusted all my pictures and decorations hanging on walls. I cleaned off the top of the fridge. I’m going to mop my kitchen, bathrooms, and entryway. I have a steam mop. I like to add a few drops of lemongrass oil into the water. It makes the house smell so clean and good! I just looked over, and my air fryer needs cleaned out, too… There’s never a shortage of things to do, here.

I’m making a ham tonight, for supper. I’m going to make my own honey and brown sugar glaze for it. I’m thinking I’ll make some baked potatoes and a lettuce salad, to go with.

I’ve got my little Bose speaker playing my “kitchen cleaning” playlist. The warm sunshine pouring into the house has me in a great mood. I swear, I get so much energy from the sun! Gimmie some sunshine and good music, and I can accomplish just about anything. I suppose I’ll go get some more done, now. Have a blessed day!