Labor Day Monday

Corn Bread

Today was a holiday for us.  Well, every day is a holiday for me since I retired, but, my daughter got to enjoy a day off.

It was another hot day, but, we stayed in the mid 90s, with a high of 95F.  Not bad, at all.  It has cooled down to 71F as I type this.  I have the doors and windows open to let in the cool air.

I had a productive day, today.  I was determined to get the housework done in the morning while it was still relatively cool.  So, after I woke up, fed the cats, and said my morning prayers, etc., I put the bed sheets to wash, dusted the living room and the dining area, and tidied and cleared the top of the table in the family room as a couple of packages that had been delivered had landed there.  Later, after the sheets were dry, I cleaned the washer and the dryer with a damp micro fiber cloth.  After that, I mended my fitted sheet as there was one small tear and several little holes where a certain cat's sharp claws had gone through when he pulled himself up on to the bed and I made the bed.  

In the afternoon, I spent some time on the computer, reading blogs and relaxing.  Later, I did more crewel embroidery and watched the evening news.  I called neighbor T to check on her and I called friend R.

In the evening, I took the trash cans to the curb, watered the front garden, and ran the dishwasher (washed a few items by hand, as well).  After dinner (leftovers), I baked some cornbread, as it was cool enough to turn on the oven.  

Today, I am grateful for:

- Working appliances and electricity to run them
- Water for the garden
- Leftovers!
- Warm days and cool mornings
- What I was able to accomplish

Today's joyful activity was embroidering in the afternoon.

Tuesday's To Do List:

- Dust the family room

- Water the fruit trees and house plants

- Mail/drop off ballots

- Do a baby step (or two) in the spare room to tidy it
- Paperwork/Filing

How was your Monday?  What are your plans for Tuesday?

***************************

September Decluttering:  I am continuing to declutter at least one item a day in September, too.

9/1 - 1 Crossword book, completed (recycled)

9/2 - 1 T shirt (daughter's; to be donated)

9/3 - 1 knitting book (to be donated)

9/4 - unused cards (to be donated)

9/5 - 1 participation medal (daughter's; tossed)

9/6 - 1 seashell necklace (to be donated)