This last week has been an array of emotions—mostly negative—which has been disheartening because I’ve been making an effort to stay positive and grateful. I think hormones may have played a role because, honestly, there was no real reason for my funk. I had two doctor’s appointments, and thankfully, everything checked out fine. So why was I in such a mood? Who knows.
One bright spot in my week has been Witchcraft for Wayward Girls. I could have easily devoured it in a day, but I’ve chosen to savor it, reading just a couple of chapters each night. It’s so gripping that last night, I caught myself talking to the book. My husband, confused, asked, “Who can’t do what?”—and I had to explain that I was reacting to the plot. It’s that kind of book! It’s different from the usual Grady Hendrix books I’ve read, yet still familiar in its own way. Having heard him speak about it recently, I feel like I have extra insight into the characters, making the story even more compelling. I’m both intrigued and saddened by what’s happened so far, but I can’t wait to see how it all comes together.
After finishing my coffee, I need to tackle housework and then drop my car off at the shop. Speaking of work, yesterday my husband and I built a small fence for a raised garden bed in our backyard. Y’all, I haven’t done manual labor like that in a while, and I feel it today. Surprisingly, I’m not as sore as I expected, but I am absolutely exhausted. This morning, I decided to ease into the day with my Hallow app for my 40-day Lenten Prayer Challenge, a fresh cup of coffee, and some real estate work before sitting down to write this blog. I think that helped reset my mood a bit.
The fence is almost finished—just the gates left! My husband did an incredible job, and once it’s done, he’ll build the raised beds. Then, it’ll be time to plant! Our last frost date is usually around April 7, so we have about a week to prepare. I’m really looking forward to having a garden.
This upcoming week is spring break for the kids. We don’t have any solid plans, but we’ve tossed around the idea of heading to Myrtle Beach or driving the Revolutionary War route, which takes about two days. I think it sounds fun, but I’m not sure the kids will feel the same way.
And then there’s my car… sigh. I just replaced the secondary battery that controls the start/stop function, but it keeps dying and flashing a start/stop failure message. After some Googling, I suspect it needs a new sensor—possibly even a fuel pump. If you could send up a little prayer that it’s not an expensive repair, I’d really appreciate it. Our budget is already stretched, and a big auto bill is the last thing I need right now.
Aside from that, it’s just another week of work and normal life—except with the kids home, which means we’ll try to fit in at least one or two fun days. Here’s hoping for a good week ahead!