Sunday....

 It’s a rainy day. It’s the perfect day for soup - French Onion Soup! That’s what’s for dinner. It’s leftover meatloaf with sautéed spinach and mashed cauliflower for lunch. If you want the soup recipe, leave me a comment and I’ll get it to you. 

We have church today. Mr is playing the guitar and I’m reading. I’ll bring the afghan and work on it while Mr rehearses. I have 5 more sections and then the border. It’s coming along... I just wish it would work up a little faster - but the hook is small and the yarn is worsted, so... everything in time. But, it’s lovely. That’s for sure. I know the bride and groom receiving it will love it. 

 I’m hoping for a quiet afternoon in front of the fire, but we shall see... 

Friday Funny

 

Thursday Thirteen

 Thirteen things I’m pondering today...

1. Do I do chores or read a book I started? If I read, nothing else gets done, so the book will have to wait until bed time. 

2. How does laundry accumulate so fast? We are only two people in the house now. You’d think there’d be less laundry. I guess I’m not doing it every day like I was when the children were home, but some days it feels like it! 

3. I’m still working on the afghan. I’m on the second jumbo skein of yarn, so I might be almost 1/2 way! 

4. I love my new set of crochet hooks! If you crochet, you need a set. See the post below this one for the link! 

5. I enjoy having my tea in the mornings. I missed it a lot while I was on the weight loss portion of the plan. My new ladybug mug is the perfect shape and size! 

 6. I’m so thankful that Yellow Rose got her power back and is safe and warm in her home in TX. I am sure #1 was very worried - even though he knows she is quite capable. Yes, we will be gifting them a gas grill for their anniversary this year! No more power outages without a cooking source for them. 

7. Mr gets his second Covid vaccine on Monday. 

8. Because his vaccine center is where it is, we get to go to Costco and out to lunch! Woo! Yes, it’s the little things that make my day.

9. Mr will be going to Costco with me, so that means I don’t have to lift 40lbs of kitty litter into and out of the grocery cart! Like I said, it’s the little things. 

10. It looks like our choice of new priest is moving through the steps. We got the ok from the Diocese to proceed. We have a meeting tonight. Keep your fingers and toes crossed and those prayers ascending. 

11. Lunch today is Bang Bang Shrimp with zucchini noodles and sautéed mushrooms. The sauce is so simple: low fat thousand island dressing and sriracha sauce! Who knew?!  

12. I am learning a bell duet with our DOM. We aren’t professional, but we do try hard! 

13. Mr will be playing his guitar in church on Sunday. I will be there as well, because I’m reading. It’s nice to be able to worship together in the sanctuary. I just wish the rest of the church family could be there with us. Soon... they say... I’ll believe it when I see it. 

New Crochet Hooks!

 I got a new set of crochet hooks with the handle made by Jerry - a VMI dad friend of mine. Jerry started making wood turned pens - now that he has a little more time, he can have even more fun in the wood shop making hook handles! I highly recommend his products! I got a pen for Mr and when I emailed Jerry to tell him how much I liked it, he told me he could make me a lovely handle to go with a set of crochet hooks. Needless to say, I was hooked! Hahahahaha! 

The set is absolutely amazing! The hooks can store inside the handle when not in use. This is perfect for me! You know how I like things tidy.

The clip is perfect for when I need to put my work down. No more unraveled projects. No cat pulling my work out in the middle of the night. Does it work? You bet! 

Mom - 1 Mini - 0

This hook handle is gorgeous and it fits perfectly in my hand even with the clip on the end. It’s not bothersome at all. 

This is a portable crochet hook necklace! This thing is the bomb! The hook fits inside. The chain disconnects from the hook, so I can use it until I need to move, connect the magnet, and keep going. No more losing my hook under the airplane seat because I had to pee and dropped the hook. Woo!

If you’d like a set like this, I am sure Jerry would love to make one for you. His Etsy shop is:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/953194316/custom-hand-turned-crochet-hooks-and?ref=hp_rv-2

I highly recommend!! You will not be disappointed! 

Monday musings

 Today it is snowing... again. It is supposed to change over to rain later... I’ll believe it when I see it. 

I’m still working on that afghan. 

My new crochet hook set arrives today. I cannot wait to share it with all of you! 

I wonder when we will be able to burn our burn pile... it’s kind of ugly sitting out there in the middle of the front yard... 

Chores need to get done.. see you tomorrow! 

Cooking!

 Cooking has never been a strong suit of mine. My sister, my mother, and my grandmother are and were fantastic cooks. Sure, I have a list of things I can cook for a crowd and feeding 25 or 50 is something I can do with my eyes closed. I’m an organizational wizard - I can plan and execute a party with military precision and have it all cleaned up before I head to bed that night. I can bake - cookies are my thing. Baking is more like chemistry. Cooking is an art form. A little of this and a sprinkle of that is hard for me to wrap my head around. This cooking for 2 - now that’s an enormous challenge! 

Today I made an exceptional meal! Chicken thighs in creamy garlic mushroom sauce over riced cauliflower. Super healthy, low carb, and very tasty! I found the recipe online - which is where I find most of my recipes lately. If you’re interested, it’s here: 

https://www.eatwell101.com/creamy-chicken-thighs-recipe#recipecardo

Tomorrow is another day... what will I make? Hmmm... 🤷‍♀️ I’m thinking I might just go out to lunch instead! 🤣

Spring is coming....

 Well, on my table it is... 

Yellow Rose is hoping to have her power back and her streets drivable today. She has planned hot meals for every meal for the next week - with hot beverages in between. She is a trooper, that’s for sure! 

We are currently iced in. It’s supposed to warm up a bit this afternoon, so we will go out and try to uncover the driveway. Once the sun comes out, the ice and snow should loosen up a bit.  This is when I wish we had a truck with a plow... 

Today’s lunch will be cauliflower crust pizza. It’s quick, easy, and yummy - the perfect combination! 

I’m still working on the afghan. It is progressing slowly. Ok, slower than I’d like, but it is coming along. If you need me today, I’ll either be outside with a shovel, or in my chair in front of the fire with my crochet hook working away!