For Today: Wednesday, October 27, 2010Looking out from my back porch... a wet, slushy snow is falling and blowing. The wind is not as strong as yesterday. The ground is snow covered. Still need to clear out a few items from the garden, sandbox, and porch.
I am thinking about... getting done with school early so we can clean up in the yard and house a little, the piles on the desk NEED to be filed, unpaid bills need to be paid today, clothes need washing.
I am thankful for... the fact that Angelina finished her kitchen duties before leaving this morning!
I am reading... “Common Sense'” by Thomas Paine. I’m not very far into the book. The title caught my eye in the B&N bargain book section; I didn’t realize he was not a Christian.
I am hoping... the wind lets up so Greg and I can go outside without getting pelted.
I am hearing...the sounds of wind and the loud play of Frick and Frack (my husband’s nicknames for Zeke and Graham).
From the sewing/craft room (aka. laundry room!)... last week, I purchased an embroidery pattern and thread for kitchen towels. The pattern is focused on chickens and is super cute. Will I ever complete it; especially when hand stitching is not my favorite thing to do? It’s so cute (chickens) that I just might.
From the school room... we just keep plugging away. Angelina is with her dad today, so she took all her work along. I accidentally packed Dash’s science book in Angelina’s backpack, so I guess he won’t be studying for his unit test.
From the kitchen... Angelina baked a cookie cake yesterday and I mixed up a pan of banana bars for the freezer … except for the two I ate … to test the recipe.
State of the house... the floors, oh my! And when did the spiders move in?? Feel like I’m killing some kind of bug every time I go to the basement; they must come up out of the sump pump hole.
A successful moment... the Wyandotte’s have been moved to their new home and both flocks are adjusting to living next to each other. I finished sewing all three cloaks for the Light Parade and they have been ‘turned ‘in’!
A few plans for the rest of the week…
Wednesday: Ortho appt for Angelina this afternoon. She and her dad headed to Fargo this morning.
Thursday: Maybe I’ll can the rest of those tomatoes – or the apples – sitting in the garage.
Friday/Saturday/Sunday: Angelina has a girlie/sleepover weekend planned with friends. After I drop her off, I need to do a bit of shopping – some family members need new winter clothing.
A picture memory...
Louis tried on his snowboots for the first time today. He really hasn’t ever worn solid bottom shoes, so he was pretty wobbly at first. All my kids have worn these little snowboots – mainly for warmth on outings.
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This is the view from out our back porch this morning. Very wet snow. Most of it melted before accumulating.
YIKES...spiders. icky. I would have a spray can down there.
ReplyDeleteCute little boy in boots.
Icky pick of snow. Just looks so cold. I am ready for a couple of more sunny days.
Um, I have to say I liked the fall leaves background versus the snow ;) When literally HALF the year here in ND has some form of snow cover, I prefer COLOR! :) It is a very pretty picture, however.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie-patootie in the boots. You know, I really think those are the very same kind Luke wore at that age - they were great!
Did that recipe test out alright? ;) Looking forward to seeing you soon!
banana bars sounds yummy! what a cutie your Louis is!!
ReplyDeleteSarah - well, I did eat TWO!!
ReplyDeleteChristine - yes, my picture of snow is not attractive. But, it didn't last long. I really do like winter, so although a little crazy to some, I look forward to these months ... as long as there is snow.