*This was supposed to publish this afternoon, but I forgot to hit…yes…publish. Hahaha!
Winter is coming early to Pennsylvania, it seems.
Temps have dropped into the mid-to-high 30’s at night and aren’t reaching much above 55 most days.
We have been inside a lot, bundled up under blankets and sweaters, with The Husband determined not to turn the main heat on until November 1.
I, however, have been turning our electric heat on in the hallway upstairs at night to try to chase away some of the chill. Shhhh.. we will keep that our little secret.
I am a fan of curling up under blankets and tossing a warmed-up rice pack at my feet so I don’t mind keeping it cozy in the house but having it just a touch warmer on some nights would be nice.
This past week was fairly non-eventful. The Boy visited his grandparents most days, helping them with various household chores and projects.
On Thursday, Little Miss and I visited them and helped around the house.
Yesterday we stayed home and did some school and housework of our own. Tonight, I will be taking the kids downtown for a trunk-or-treat and then trick-or-treating around town if they want to do that.
I don’t usually walk around, but instead sit in the car, sipping hot cocoa and reading a book. I am hoping The Boy will go with us and walk around with his little sister and her friend so I don’t have to. I am not a huge fan of trick-or-treating or walking around a small town in the dark with a knee that sometimes gives out.
I think we will probably have lunch at my parents tomorrow and Monday night The Husband and I have to drive . . . can you guess how long of a drive to pick our car up from the mechanic?
If you guessed 45-minutes, you were right.
I swear everything is 45-minutes away from us now.
This is a mechanic we used when we lived up that way and was able to fix something on our poor, war-torn car that mechanics in our area couldn’t. The Husband hit a deer — again — with this car two weeks ago. We have now hit a deer with it every fall for the last three years. The last time, Little Miss and I were with him. Each time the deer has smashed in the hood and kept going. I’m not sure if they made it any of those times, but they weren’t along the road afterward. Those creatures are a lot more solid than they look out in our yard or fields. They are all muscle and that makes even more of an impact when you are going along at 40 miles per hour, which is about how fast he was going the last two times. Not sure about that first time.
On Tuesday, The Husband and I might go to a theater to see Pyscho on the big screen. Guess again how far away the theater is….
This past week I received some used books in the mail from Thriftbooks which I will talk about more tomorrow in my Sunday Bookends post, but I also received some book and reading related stickers.
I am such a nerd — I couldn’t wait to open them up and look through them and then decide where to put them. I placed them in my reading journal which is much messier than I intended for it to be. I always think I’m going to keep my journals neat but instead they become a bit of a free for all of all my notes about books and movies and blog post ideas.
I was also excited to receive some magnetic bookmarks earlier in the week.
Yes, my life is very, very exciting. You should be jealous.
This upcoming week promises to be just as “exciting”
The Husband ordered a special book for me that came today too. I was so excited to see a hardcover copy of My Beloved by Jan Karon. It will probably be the last Mitford book so I am excited to have it in my hands. I don’t even care if it is awful, though I doubt it will be. To read more of Tim and Cynthia’s story is just so exciting for me. And an update on Dooley and Lace too? Squeal! I can’t wait.
So how was your week last week? Do anything exciting? Let me know in the comments!
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No idea what I was doing in the week in question, but let’s assume I read, ran and went to the gym. Funny about the 45 minute thing: when I lived in South London, everything was 1 hr 15 minutes away!
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We’ve suddenly had a little warm up here, which is so nice. I hope you get some of this 50s and sunshine weather this week! Although today I’m praying for all those in the path of Hurricane Melissa. This world sure feels like a hurricane hit it from so many directions. My health is a little like that too now, so I’m still enjoying some Grace Livingston Hill rest times.
I am keeping you and your family in my prayers too.❤️
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I’ll be praying for you, Bettie! I just want you to get a break!
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Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
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Those darn pesky deer – they do terrible damage to our vehicles. I’m constantly on the lookout for them and am screaming “Deer!” often to hubby while he’s driving. Colder weather, yep, here too. But weirdo that I am, I like it. We’ve been on the road lately – one weekend visiting eldest daughter & son-in-law in Kentucky with our oldest grandchild along; this past weekend visiting our son & his family in Ohio. Had a wonderful time with three of our grandchildren there. 🙂
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I like the colder weather if I can stay inside. I ust love being cuddled inside with a warm blanket or the fire going (which will we light at some point). I honestly think I’m the most creative in the fall and winter because I am forced to stay inside and don’t feel like I have to go out and “enjoy the nice weather”.
Sounds like some lovely trips and family time!
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That sounds like a lovely week! Our weather has turned pretty chilly too but I do feel like I am sleeping better when it’s a bit cool at night. Luckily my husband has no objection to me turning the heat on whenever it gets too cold in there though.
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Oh my husband sort of teases about the November 1 rule. He definitely turns it on if it gets super, super cold. I probably should have explained that better! ha!
I sleep better when it is cool unless it is really cold, then I feel achy. Ugh…I’m just never happy I guess! Ha!
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WordPress is at it again with comments! I can’t comment on your blog or another, but I usually can get through the second go round (though I can’t recall the entirety of my first comment). I truly dislike living in the suburbs and much prefer rural life. But, I don’t think I could handle being 45 minutes away from everything either. We have hit a couple of deer in our lives, too…resilient creatures, aren’t they…the deer, not the cars! I love the stickers! I have never had a reading journal even though I had to make my fourth graders have one. I hated that because if it’s not inherent to your reading journal, forcing it just creates a dislike for reading…imho!
I feel you in the knees…literally! I need a knee replacement at some point in the future. But, I really believe my pain at this point is more muscular than arthritis. I’ve had two injections and am going to make an appointment with my doctor. I’m going to ask for an MRI to look at the muscles because I’m sure that’s the big problem right now. The pain radiates from my knee to my ankles and to my hip…doesn’t that sound like muscles, Dr. Lisa?
I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s post!
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I hate when wordpress comments get messed up like that. It’s so annoying!
Right now I am having issue with stats. I’m getting hits from China but they are bots. I just changed my password again so hopefully it helps!
I am certain I will need knee surgery at some point in my life, sadly.
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My last week was busy and lots of disappointing news at work. We are pivoting to opportunities from all the bad news, but it was a long week of figuring things out. Sometimes I wonder if I can have one year at my job without any dramatic changes. In four years, it hasn’t happened yet. On another note – I love Thriftbooks! Such good prices and a great selection!
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Changes at work are never fun! I don’t do well with changes. I hope it all works out. I love Thriftbooks too. Easy to order and they have a rewards program and discounts.
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