Sunday Reset & Small Town Errands
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Mr. C and I got up early this morning and enjoyed a slow, peaceful start to our Sunday. We spent part of the morning getting caught up on some of our TV shows and honestly just enjoying the quiet together before the day got busy. Those kinds of mornings always feel good for the soul.
Around 11 a.m., I headed to Chickasha to run errands. I had a little list of things I needed to get done, but I also planned it where I could make a fun little afternoon out of it. Before I left, I grabbed my Aldi bags and my insulated bag because with these warmer temperatures, I knew I needed something to keep the milk and sweet tea cool on the drive home.
My first stop was Walmart. I ran in to pick up some photos I had printed and grabbed a few things while I was there. I picked up a gallon of milk, some Dawn Powerwash spray, some Match Light charcoal for grilling, and candy for the candy bowl for when Lane and Landon come over. They love gummy worms, and I may have picked up some chocolate too.
From there, I headed to HTeaO to finally use a $25 gift card I have been carrying around forever. I got a gallon of sweet tea and tried their wedding cake tea, which was actually really good. I will admit, I was a little surprised that the gallon of tea was $6.75, but at least I finally used the gift card!
Next stop was Dollar Tree where I grabbed some wide-ruled notebook paper, envelopes, a grill lighter, and a few snacks. I also picked up some peanut butter M&Ms which are definitely one of my weaknesses. Being diabetic, I know I should probably leave them alone, but sometimes you just want a little treat.
After that, I stopped by Aldi and picked up a few things for work lunches this week. Nothing major, just enough to help make the week easier. I grabbed snack crackers with cheese, pepper jack cheese, pretzels with garden vegetable dip, potato salad, strawberries, and a few other little snacks.
My last stop before heading home was Burger King. I picked up Mr. C a Texas Whopper meal and got myself the original chicken sandwich meal. By then, I was definitely ready to head back home and settle in for the evening.
Earlier this morning before I left, I had already put dinner in the slow cooker. I made the Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Pasta recipe, which is one of those easy comfort meals that always turns out good.
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Pasta (Slow Cooker Style)
Ingredients:
- 2 to 3 chicken breasts
- 1 bottle Olive Garden Italian dressing
- 1 block cream cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- Pasta of choice
Directions:
Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker and pour the Olive Garden dressing over the top. Add the cream cheese and parmesan cheese. Cook on low for about 5 to 6 hours or until the chicken is tender and easy to shred. Shred the chicken, stir everything together until creamy, and serve over cooked pasta. It makes the house smell amazing all day long.
Once I got home, we did what I call our little Sunday reset. Mr. C handled the laundry by washing and drying everything while I folded and put it away. We wiped down the kitchen, swept and mopped the floors, and just got everything tidied up for the upcoming week.
I also finished Kyndall’s homemade card and letter. I just need to address it and get it mailed out. She keeps every letter I send her, which honestly melts my heart. She told me once, “Nana, you’ve sent me a hundred letters!” That may not exactly be true, but I do try to send them often because I know how much she enjoys getting mail.
Overall, this weekend was exactly what I needed. I had enough time to be productive, enough downtime to rest, and plenty of little moments that made me feel grateful for this simple life we’re building.
Now it’s time to get ready for another week ahead.
