Finding our rhythm in February

[sweetpumkinpye]

Just like that we say good bye to January. The first month of 2026 was actually very good for me. The best part was that the post Christmas blues were kept to a minimum. The worst part is the weather was horrendous. Being so hot did prevent me doing a few things on my list but overall not too many things were missed. I will need to remember to not schedule too many heavy things next year.
I find that I get back to my usual routine in February and I am looking forward to this last month of Summer, a few exciting things coming up.

February goals:
*Home Maintenance. One room a week over the next few weeks and continuing through the Summer. ( )
*Progress in the garden ( )
*Tidy gift closet and set up for 2026! ( )
*Revisit WOTY for 2026, keep on track ( )
*Revisit goals and plans ( )
*Valentine's Day 14th ( )
*SIL birthday 16th ( )
*40th Wedding Anniversary 22nd ( )
*Trip to Sydney? ( )
*Start planning Autumn/Winter HGP( )

Daily:
Make bed
General tidy up
Water throughout day
Clean kitchen, dishwasher on before bed
Moisturise, brush teeth, lip balm, hand cream
Read and sleep at reasonable time/schedule no tech nights

Weekly/Fortnightly:
*Clean bathrooms (X)( )
*Clean fridge/freezers ( )
*Reset kitchen ( )
*General tidy up/household maintenance (X) ( )
*Meal planning (X) include lunches
*Rotate food items ( ) use them up!
*Shopping list and grocery shopping (X)...remember to take water (X)
*Tidy pantry/stockpile (X
*Vacuum floors (X)
*Washing /fold washing (X)( )
*Try for a no tech night ( )

Fun/Christmas prep:
*Continue looking for stocking fillers, gifts (X) and meal items ( ) Thinking of some different ideas for stocking fillers
*Craft. I need to continue this in 2026 ( )
*Do something that is just for me ( )
*Read. The goal this year is 10 books ( )
*Tidy/rearrange gift closet (X)
*Update planner ( )

This week:
SUMMER!!!!!
*Connect with family/friends via phone, email or text (X)
*Knit and natter Tuesday (X)
*Call for doctors appointment (X)
*Knitting group Saturday (X)

5 small chores:
*Unpack from Canberra (X)
*Tidy spare room cupboard (X)
*Dust study desk (X)
*Tidy craft items ( )
*Clean bins (X)

Word of the year 2026: Comfortable

 

[Holiday_Mom]

February, where did you come from? I am not ready for you! But here you are! February is my transition month for putting away the rest of the Christmas/Winter decorations and pulling out Valentine's Day decorations.

Katrina, it's interesting to hear about the hot weather you are experiencing when we are dealing with cold weather now.

Daily Self Care

• Stretches and scripture reflection
• Afternoon or evening stretches/walks.
• Elliptical in winter and autumn.
• Eat fruits and vegetables and protein in simplest form.
• Take vitamins.
• Drink lots of water.
• Listen to positive, uplifting music.

Weekly Self Care

• Reading: Am. History, Genealogy, Finances
• Research: Rural Genealogy Timeline or BMD records for one paternal line
• Photography - A Moment in the Life
• Weekly Reflection

Weekly:

• Outfit Planning for this week
• Menu Planning for this week
• Meal Prep for this week
• Dust/Vacuum/Mop
• Bills
• Laundry
• Groceries

Monthly: Kitchen

• Dust the top of the fan.
• Clean the oven.
• Clean the microwave.
• Clean out the refrigerator.
• Wipe down cabinets and appliances.
• Wash the floor.
• Clean Windows.
• Wipe down the trash can.
• Wipe down the wall and door jambs.

Additional: January Reflection: what worked/didn't work.

 

[Miss JoDee]

I am joining with some items I find, and I am struggling with being consistent.

Exercise [X] [] [] [] [] []
Water [X] [] [] [] [] [] []
Project Recipe Book 15 mins [X] [] [] [] [] []
Reading 2 non-fiction books 1 chapter daily [X] [] [] [] [] []

I guess, I need some accountability. It is hard to make these a higher priority than the other choices I have.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

Katrina, it's interesting to hear about the hot weather you are experiencing when we are dealing with cold weather now.

I know, and we have had such extremes this year. I am ready for it to start cooling down.

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

I guess I need some accountability. It is hard to make these a higher priority than the other choices I have.

Jody, welcome. One of the main reasons that I post here is for the accountability. If it is written here it generally gets done.
The other reason is I get such inspiration from you all. For example I see that Mary has cleaning trash cans on her list, mine need doing so I will add those to my list for this week.

 

[jampss]

@sweetpumkinpye You are extreme with heat and I am extreme with cold ... in 'sub tropical' Florida! Whaaaa?!
@Holiday_Mom I am also not ready or believing it's ... February!! ack
@Miss JoDee I also struggle with being consistent. I like making lists! But sticking to them ... not so much. LOL

DAILY:

• Have my devotional quiet time: listen and watch The Bible Recap on The Bible app and watch on YouTube; write in prayer journal (XXXXXXX)
• Drink my bullet coffee (XXXXXXX)
• Read over MHH (XXXXXXX)
• Crochet for Fun, Gifts, or Ministry (XXXXX)
• Calendar Review of Appointments / Email (XXXXX)
• Watch News (XXX)
• Water the garden (XXX)
• Dinner Prep (XXX)
• Exercise of some sort & Drink water (XXXXXXX)
• Clean my phone (XXXXXXX)
• Make daily 2,026 steps goal (XXXXXXX)
• Listen to audio book (XXXXXXX)

WEEKLY:

• Water Christmas Cactus & porch plants (X)
• Listen to Unashamed Podcast with Hillsdale Bible Class (X)
• Sort Out Vitamins/Supplements (X)
• Clean Bathroom / Dust / Vacuum / Mop / Laundry (X)
• Jumpstart January Cleaning Plan (X)
• Change out kitchen towels / restock coffee pods (X)
• Plan the Weekly Menu / Buy Groceries (X)
• Pay the bills (X)
• Check the Birthday/Holiday card list(X)
• Errands with friends / To Do List w/DH (X)
• Clean the cat's water fountain (X)

MONTHLY: FEBRUARY

• Do the House Cleaning Job x2: DS and I ()
• Do the Office Cleaning Job x2: me ()
• Check Pantry / Freezer / Refrigerator stock (X)
• Check Subscriptions Tracker Sheet / Supplements (X)
• Pour vinegar down AC pipe ()
• Do my weight check (X)
• Observe MHH 'Celebrate Me Day' on the 19th ()
• Observe MHH 'Rudy Day' on the 25th ()
• Check Prepper Pantry Exp Dates and Rotate ()
• De-clutter Areas & Donate ()
• Fill out new calendar month on frig ()

DEC JAN FEB - WINTER 2025 ---'26

• Decorate for Christmas Friday after Thanksgiving (X)
• Meal Plan for New Year's vacay with Grandparents (X)
• Address MHH Christmas Cards (X)
• Mail MHH Christmas Cards (X)
• Mail Family & Friends Christmas Cards (X)
• Mulch Over the Garden (X)
• Meal Plan for Christmas / NYE / Baking (X)
• Word of the Year (X)
• De-decorate Christmas (X)
• Plan for DD32 to come visit in March!! (x) ... started!!
• Do some gardening prep (X) ... started!!
• Prep for March's Rudy Day post (X) ... started!!
• Think of CIJ ornaments (X)

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MAR APR MAY - SPRING 2025
Garden Prep for Spring (X)
Meal Plan for Easter (X)
Decorate for Spring (X)
DD33 Mail Birthday card/box (X)
DNiece Mail Birthday Card (X)
Pull out Frig and Sweep behind (X)
Prep CIJ (X)
Sweep under Stove (X)
Check Smoke Detector Battery / Test Carbon Monoxide Alarm (X)

JUN JUL AUG - SUMMER 2025
Hurricane food and water prep (X)
Visit my dad for his bday/Father's Day (X)
Keep garden weeded/pull out spent plants (X)
MHH Christmas in July event (X)
DS's Birthday Prep (X)
Add MHH Wrapping Party Dates to Calendar (X)
Garden Prep for Fall in August (X)

SEPT OCT NOV - AUTUMN 2025
Decorate for Fall (X)
Sign Up for MHH Christmas Card Exchange (X)
Clean House Windows and Screens (X)
Check Points on Apps for Rewards/Gift Cards (X)
Meal Plan for Thanksgiving/Baking (X)
Fish and Plant Sitting for friend at wedding (X)
Cat Sitting over Thanksgiving for 2 friends (X)
Address MHH Christmas Cards (X)
Renew insurance plan ()
Decorate for Christmas Friday after Thanksgiving ()

 

[sweetpumkinpye]

@sweetpumkinpye You are extreme with heat and I am extreme with cold ... in 'sub tropical' Florida! Whaaaa?!

I hope we find some 'normal' soon. Everyone has said that this is a hotter than normal year.

 

[Holiday_Mom]

For example I see that Mary has cleaning trash cans on her list, mine need doing so I will add those to my list for this week.

LOL! There was a time when life was so busy with running around 5 dc to here, there and everywhere, that the trashcan looked so disgusting. I was embarrassed. That is how it got on the kitchen list.

I guess, I need some accountability. It is hard to make these a higher priority than the other choices I have.

Glad you are here! I need accountability too.