January 31, 2011
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The Simple Womans Daybook 31 January 2011
Outside my window….the sun is shining brightly and the temperature is well below zero. Just sitting here contemplating the puzzle of that. Whe I was a little kid the sun shining automatically meant warmth. I never thought about the fact that the sun shone in the winter and it was cold out. Now as I get older it somehow feels as if the laws of nature rather than being comforting in their regularity are betraying me by not being as I think they should be.
I am thinking….about staying inside since it is so cold out. I have decided that today’s workout will consist of a date with Billy Blanks instead of a brisk walk up the road. I don’t think that I can walk briskly enough to overcome sub-zero temperatures.
I am thankful for…husbands who tuck you in when you fall asleep before they come to bed, children who pick up before they come upstairs at night, and sons who do their chores and more without being asked.
From the schoolroom….I am down to two Literature courses and Matthew continues to plug away. This is MK’s last week of break then her next semester will start. A lot of academics going on in this house.
From the kitchen….there are lots of leftovers from the weekend to sustain us today. Doug made five large pizzas yesterday and Layn and I made two large shepherd’s pies on Saturday so there is plenty to get us through until tomorrow.
I am wearing….layer upon layer of warm clothing until the fire can take the chill of this old house.
I am creating….some original creations that will be going up for sale…more on that later.
I am going…nowhere today. Melissa took my car to work this morning so there will be no trips today.
I am reading….Linda Truss’ book “Eats, Shoots & Leaves”
I am hoping….for some good grades on the two subjects that I finished last week. The final projects that I turned in were deserving of superior grades, I think.
I am hearing….Matthew cleaning up the breakfast dishes and listening to his music. The dishwasher is running and the washer is filling. The house is full of very homey sounds this morning.
Around the house…..the stove and furnace are chasing the chill out of the corners while the love and good will of the occupants is busy chasing the chill out of the hearts of the occupants.
One of my favorite things….the afternoon we had yesterday. Our treasure came to spend the afternoon with us and enjoy pizza and a game of Scrabble. Kay, we love having you in the circle of our family.
A few plans for the rest of the week…..the usual activities sprinkled with a lot of love and laughter.
Here is a picture thought that I am sharing with you….
Layn helped me make shepherd’s pie Saturday afternoon. He got a big kick out of scooping the mashed potatoes out of the pan and spreading them over the vegetables.
It was hard to make him wait until we were all done before he could lick his fingers.
Comments (3)
what a big helper
Do you do half-pea, half-corn, too? My mom used to make a giant cottage pie (as my Welsh husband has informed me is the beef version of the dish — apparently it’s only shepherd’s pie if it’s made with goat or lamb) with peas on one side and corn on the other, since, of her 6 kids, 3 hated peas and 3 hated corn!
@The_Innocents_Corner - I usually do all corn, but when I don’t have enough or there are vegetables leftover then I do whatever I have.