The sun came back...and just in time. We almost lost faith that it was still up there somewhere.
We've also had a few sick days around here. Nothing major, just a few ear aches and sniffles.
We worked up the strength to do some crafting, because really how many episodes of The Andy Griffith show can you watch back to back?
(Leslie's yarn bowls)
Called in last night at 11:20pm (twenty minutes after I had drifted off to sleep- classic :) Home 12 hours later. I've been having some bad birth mojo. The last few mamas have had it rough. I would really like someone to just have a sweet simple birth. Simple! Ha! That is a ridiculous word combo- simple birth.
I was able to wear my Christmas present from the Midwives for the first time today. They picked the blue to go with my watch and shoes which I had first. Women are so great for thinking through little details like that! My husband said that I looked like Papa Smurf. I don't remember asking his opinion.
Top Ramen for lunch (I know...not the healthiest choice, but coming up with something more creative probably would have fried my last few remaining brain cells.) It actually tasted really good. So, now all that is left is a long nap. Maybe I could actually sleep straight through to Monday!
ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ.....
We're trapped. We've been stuck under the same cloud for what feels like weeks now! Not a brain cloud but a frozen cloud. A very low frozen cloud.
Everything is covered in this thick furry frost, the air is completely stagnant and we haven't seen the sun in days. It is a bit dreary to be honest. We've had to work hard to stay upbeat and cozy.
Rice bags have the cozy part covered. But ccreativity has come in the form cooking. There may not always be time for sewing or crocheting...but we have to eat right? There is nothing like a little experimentation to beat the blahs.
Here are a ways we've been mixing it up:
Lots and lots of soup. (French onion- recipe here . You have to register but it is free, and totally worth it.)
Greek spinach. (recipe in the book below)
This book rocks! I am always stuck when it comes to vegetable side dishes- especially in the winter! I mean how many different ways can you make broccoli, carrots, squash and potatoes? Quite a few different ways it turns out. And, I've been forgetting about leeks, turnips, artichokes and mushrooms. Lots of healthy ideas coming in.
Please send us some fresh air, sunshine would be great too. Winter is so much more bearable under clear skies!