So we have come to the end of 2016, a year full of surprises and not all of them good. However we all soldier on, living our lives the best way we know how. This morning, before 7 am, I've made cheesey cauliflower soup and hemmed Hubby's new pair of pj's. Both of us are so short, we have to hem everything !! So that's two more items off my list.
We thought we would be alone tonight, but because the maternal grandmother has the flu, we will have YGS here tonight. As I feel I have cooked all week[ well I have been ! ] I mentioned hot dogs and Hubby said that would be good ! So hot dogs it is for our New Year's Eve meal with sone raw veggies and maybe ice cream for the YGS. When I think of how we used to plan meals/ go out, it seems quite comical to me. I guess the older we get, we realize that it is just another day. The only important thing is that we have to remember to write 2017 !
Early this evening, I'll. Phone my sister. She was supposed to be having knee replacement surgery this month, but has come down with shingles !! I might phone the other one, it all depends on how I feel or remember later on. She is a sister that although she demanded gifts for her kids, never sent ours gifts. I made sure I sent gifts for her granddaughters, although she hasn't seen them for decades. She has never even sent a card for their births ! Once my mother died, actually even before, her extended family was not important to her . Now she is a widow and has been alone for 5 or 6 years. Her son has just moved back home with his ex wife. They divorced after 4 months of marriage and 25 years later are back together. Living in her basement !! so now she has family around her again which is a good thing although she has become a grandmother to another family. I am sure, in fact we know, that her friends do not think we are very good to her, but they do not know the whole story. Everyone will praise her, not realizing what she has done to the family for years. So be it.... We know the truth.
Later today, Hubby will do the laundry and I want to flip the bed before we remake it. The floors and dusting need doing so I'll tackle that while he goes out to get peppercorns, hot dogs and hot dog buns !1 Whoo hoo exciting !! We'll settle in to watch the WJH game at 1:30. An exciting day ahead !
Saturday, December 31, 2016
Friday, December 30, 2016
Final Friday
Final Friday of 2016, that is . I'm just sitting down now after a busy time in the kitchen. There ended up being 24 cups of turkey pot pie filling. The pastry was stretched to make four pies which are now outside freezing. I'll keep three and send one over to the kids. One day I'll learn how to make good pastry; it is always hit and miss with me probably because I make it so seldom. The six egg whites leftover from the Creme brûlée were made into macaroons. When I was cleaning out a kitchen cupboard I found an Easter Egg. So some of the macaroons were plain, some with the egg and smarties and the last third has dehydrated sour cherries. Quite tasty. I think I am done baking !!
Hubby was working in the basement today. Not for long, but a little bit everyday will get it done.He's had a week off so he better put in some time the next week !
I'm alternating between the quilt and the poncho. I'll have to scour the TV guide to see if there is anything to watch tonight . I may end up reading to keep awake !
Hubby was working in the basement today. Not for long, but a little bit everyday will get it done.He's had a week off so he better put in some time the next week !
I'm alternating between the quilt and the poncho. I'll have to scour the TV guide to see if there is anything to watch tonight . I may end up reading to keep awake !
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Shopping
Today was the day I went shopping !! Out of all the females in my family, I am the only one that does NOT like to shop ! However I had gift cards to use.......and I haven't had a new winter coat in 15 years + I can't remember how long ago I bought the coat which I have loved wearing. It is so worn at the sleeves etc, it looks dirty. So off I went .......
On Tuesday ED decided she needed a new bed as hers was 24 years old. Initially she was going to go to Leon's but I said, no - Let's go to Sleep Country. It took quite a while because there were several beds/ firmness she tried out. There was no pressure from the salesman and she got a heck of a deal !! The bed is to arrive on Friday. I treated her to lunch at our favourite Vietnamese restaurant. I had ,earlier in the winter ,said not to let me go another season without buying a new coat ! So she said she'd pick me up today at 10:00........and she did !!
Found a coat by Anne Klein, a white long sweater, a blue long top, a white blouse, and a pair of socks !! For only $8.33 out of pocket ! Then we trundled over to Michaels and I bought 3 different lots of wool for poncho/shawls. I still have money left on my gift card ! Then to the bank and onto Superstore for bread etc. Picked up a few things that were on sale. Can't pass up a sale when you have the money !
The first two rows are joined together and they do look lovely. I've started a poncho for me with the factory mill ends wool to try out the pattern. It's a dusty blue with some flecks of red. I finally figured out the proper colour of the tartan shawl - Heather !! I can hardly wait to wear it to school.
Tuesday we had BLT's. YS came home earlier than I expected because he said he was sooo bored. Last night we had small steaks and tonight one of our favourites, creamed turkey on toast. I tried Jamie Oliver's Brussel Sprouts recipe and it was quite good. YS really liked it so I'll make it again.We still have loads of turkey , cheeses and veggies to use up. In fact we haven't touched the cheese at all. I find every year we eat less and less. And not just us old people, which is a good thing !
I actually slept in til near 7 this morning. I think knowing that I have a whole other week to relax is quite freeing. I just saw a. Poncho on the tv and know I have one nearly identical. Now what have I done with it ?/ Guess I'll hunt for it tomorrow !! It gets quite cool in some of the classrooms at school.
Now that everything is pretty well over- we don't go out for New Year's at all; in fact I think we are babysitting, I need to make a list of things that need doing. I'l do that tomorrow morning.
On Tuesday ED decided she needed a new bed as hers was 24 years old. Initially she was going to go to Leon's but I said, no - Let's go to Sleep Country. It took quite a while because there were several beds/ firmness she tried out. There was no pressure from the salesman and she got a heck of a deal !! The bed is to arrive on Friday. I treated her to lunch at our favourite Vietnamese restaurant. I had ,earlier in the winter ,said not to let me go another season without buying a new coat ! So she said she'd pick me up today at 10:00........and she did !!
Found a coat by Anne Klein, a white long sweater, a blue long top, a white blouse, and a pair of socks !! For only $8.33 out of pocket ! Then we trundled over to Michaels and I bought 3 different lots of wool for poncho/shawls. I still have money left on my gift card ! Then to the bank and onto Superstore for bread etc. Picked up a few things that were on sale. Can't pass up a sale when you have the money !
The first two rows are joined together and they do look lovely. I've started a poncho for me with the factory mill ends wool to try out the pattern. It's a dusty blue with some flecks of red. I finally figured out the proper colour of the tartan shawl - Heather !! I can hardly wait to wear it to school.
Tuesday we had BLT's. YS came home earlier than I expected because he said he was sooo bored. Last night we had small steaks and tonight one of our favourites, creamed turkey on toast. I tried Jamie Oliver's Brussel Sprouts recipe and it was quite good. YS really liked it so I'll make it again.We still have loads of turkey , cheeses and veggies to use up. In fact we haven't touched the cheese at all. I find every year we eat less and less. And not just us old people, which is a good thing !
I actually slept in til near 7 this morning. I think knowing that I have a whole other week to relax is quite freeing. I just saw a. Poncho on the tv and know I have one nearly identical. Now what have I done with it ?/ Guess I'll hunt for it tomorrow !! It gets quite cool in some of the classrooms at school.
Now that everything is pretty well over- we don't go out for New Year's at all; in fact I think we are babysitting, I need to make a list of things that need doing. I'l do that tomorrow morning.
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
A Day To Relax
Ahh The big day is all done and dusted ! Yesterday I stripped the turkey and made broth, skipped the fat off the made gravy and in the jar with the turkey juices and combined them. The delicious is now delicious . I somehow rearranged the fridge and got everything in ! LOL Gifts have been put away and the decorations gathered up. And the filthy kitchen floor was washed ! I certainly spilled a fair number of things making Christmas Dinner !!
This morning I made turkey soup and then beef soup with the leftover roast beef and gravy. I managed to freeze two servings of roast beef and gravy for later use. I'll package up some soup to make its way to the kids house.
ED came over in the late evening to sit in the hot tub. Her back is in bad shape. Hopefully she had a good sleep last night and is on the mend. ES and YGS. Weren't able to go over to W's house as she went into emergency with her back. He'll phone later today to see how she is. I suspect, as she had a new kitchen put in, that the 4 days she spent organizing and putting things away, did her in. ED cleaned her fridge and that is what did her back ! Lesson-- don't clean and organize !!
Hubby had to go out and sweep the snow off the hot tub and clean the steps and deck. He opened the top for her as that would have been too much of a strain on her back. Lots of pain there.
The maternal grandparents loved the stockings that Liam gave them. I'm sure they would have been thrilled just to see Grandma and Grandpa written on them. They will be off to China in the new year.
This was the first year that ho mention was made of the egg donor at all. It is as if she no longer exists.
Today I'll dust the floors upstairs and tidy up the closet. Then it will time to relax !! Joining the rows of blocks is going to be a long task. It is taking me forever to join the first two !! Maybe it is because I have been working on it for so long and I'm getting tired ! But as all there is on tv is hockey [ everything else is a repeat ! ] So I'll soldier on.
YS should be home later this night. He only had to house and pet sit for two days.
The sun is shining brightly and the temps have warmed up. Hubby has just gone to check his lottery tickets and gingerbread houses. They certainly have not come down enough in price for us ! We'll have to keep an eye on them.
Another pyjama day I am thinking ! :)
This morning I made turkey soup and then beef soup with the leftover roast beef and gravy. I managed to freeze two servings of roast beef and gravy for later use. I'll package up some soup to make its way to the kids house.
ED came over in the late evening to sit in the hot tub. Her back is in bad shape. Hopefully she had a good sleep last night and is on the mend. ES and YGS. Weren't able to go over to W's house as she went into emergency with her back. He'll phone later today to see how she is. I suspect, as she had a new kitchen put in, that the 4 days she spent organizing and putting things away, did her in. ED cleaned her fridge and that is what did her back ! Lesson-- don't clean and organize !!
Hubby had to go out and sweep the snow off the hot tub and clean the steps and deck. He opened the top for her as that would have been too much of a strain on her back. Lots of pain there.
The maternal grandparents loved the stockings that Liam gave them. I'm sure they would have been thrilled just to see Grandma and Grandpa written on them. They will be off to China in the new year.
This was the first year that ho mention was made of the egg donor at all. It is as if she no longer exists.
Today I'll dust the floors upstairs and tidy up the closet. Then it will time to relax !! Joining the rows of blocks is going to be a long task. It is taking me forever to join the first two !! Maybe it is because I have been working on it for so long and I'm getting tired ! But as all there is on tv is hockey [ everything else is a repeat ! ] So I'll soldier on.
YS should be home later this night. He only had to house and pet sit for two days.
The sun is shining brightly and the temps have warmed up. Hubby has just gone to check his lottery tickets and gingerbread houses. They certainly have not come down enough in price for us ! We'll have to keep an eye on them.
Another pyjama day I am thinking ! :)
Sunday, December 25, 2016
A Very Good Day
I've just eaten some leftover gnocchi with prosciutto that somehow made it home with me last night. All the veggies are prepped ready to be cooked, the turkey is in the oven and the Creme brûlée is ready to eat ! ED, ES,YS, YGS and Hubby have gone to see Rogue One so it is blissfully quiet !
Yesterday all the family but Hubby and me, went to eh watermark. They spent 5 hours there !! Needless to say there were a lot of tired people on Christmas Eve. There were whiteout conditions on the highway on the way to YD's house but thankfully it is only about 20 km. YGS's other grandparents came and they are becoming more and more comfortable. A gave me a beautiful work shawl from Scotland. She said when she saw it, she thought of me and Outlander ! it is gorgeous . EGS and GD were surprised and shocked about their trip to Disneyland. They had never questioned the money they received, just said thank you ! then they 'got it' spending money ! They left early this am for 5 days.
It is cold here and windy. Again I am handful that we just had to travel to Ed's in the next subdivision. Everyone got that which they wished for, and a little bit more. The amount of gifts YGS received was incredible, especially the trunk load he came home with after visiting his other grandparents !! We had a nice breakfast, packed up and I came home and started prepping. It was a very nice, simple day and I know that supper will be good, with all our favourites. One could not ask for anything more !
Yesterday all the family but Hubby and me, went to eh watermark. They spent 5 hours there !! Needless to say there were a lot of tired people on Christmas Eve. There were whiteout conditions on the highway on the way to YD's house but thankfully it is only about 20 km. YGS's other grandparents came and they are becoming more and more comfortable. A gave me a beautiful work shawl from Scotland. She said when she saw it, she thought of me and Outlander ! it is gorgeous . EGS and GD were surprised and shocked about their trip to Disneyland. They had never questioned the money they received, just said thank you ! then they 'got it' spending money ! They left early this am for 5 days.
It is cold here and windy. Again I am handful that we just had to travel to Ed's in the next subdivision. Everyone got that which they wished for, and a little bit more. The amount of gifts YGS received was incredible, especially the trunk load he came home with after visiting his other grandparents !! We had a nice breakfast, packed up and I came home and started prepping. It was a very nice, simple day and I know that supper will be good, with all our favourites. One could not ask for anything more !
Saturday, December 24, 2016
I Think I' Ready !!
Today's was a bit of a marathon ! The first thing I did after waking up at 4 am was to clean the oven !! Now isn't that Christmasy ! Hubby put batteries in the downstairs smoke detector yesterday . When he heated the oven at supper, the alarm went off !! Yes, it did need cleaning. Not sure what had shattered so badly as it wasn't long ago that I cleaned it.
After the oven, I wrapped all my gifts and put the stocking stuffers into named bags. We'll transfer them later tonight into ED's car and they'll put them in the stockings. Then I started baking; shortbread, butterscotch square, peanut butter bars and Creme Brûlée . There were pears that we're going soft so I poached them in a mixture of pomegranate and blueberry juice. They smell nice and will go nicely , I think, with the Creme Brûlée .
The dough is in the bread maker for dinner rolls which YS will finish whenever he gets home. I did Deviled Eggs and Taco cream cheese spread.I'm bringing some Red Onion Marmalade with Port to go with the rolls and cheese. We're expecting to go to YD's around 5:30. All the kids and grandchildren are at the water park. I know they expected to leave by 2, but it doesn't look like that happened. They must be having a good time !! ED put her back out yesterday and planned on relaxing in the hot tub and lazy river. Hope it helps ! At least this year she won't be wrestling with a turkey !!
The snow started last night and hasn't quit ! A neighbour used his snowblower and did the city sidewalks, but you'd never know it. YS shovelled this morning and he'll have to shovel before we leave.
The plan tomorrow is to go to see Rogue One in the afternoon. I have no interest so I'll cook dinner and relax !! Turkey, Stuffing balls, Mashed potatoes, Turnip, Butternut squash ,Brussel Sprouts, Brocolli and Cauliflower Salad with Cranberries and bacon, Cruidites, pickles and Olives, Creme Brûlée and Christmas Baking. Breakfast will be with ES and ED at their house.
Christmas is here !
After the oven, I wrapped all my gifts and put the stocking stuffers into named bags. We'll transfer them later tonight into ED's car and they'll put them in the stockings. Then I started baking; shortbread, butterscotch square, peanut butter bars and Creme Brûlée . There were pears that we're going soft so I poached them in a mixture of pomegranate and blueberry juice. They smell nice and will go nicely , I think, with the Creme Brûlée .
The dough is in the bread maker for dinner rolls which YS will finish whenever he gets home. I did Deviled Eggs and Taco cream cheese spread.I'm bringing some Red Onion Marmalade with Port to go with the rolls and cheese. We're expecting to go to YD's around 5:30. All the kids and grandchildren are at the water park. I know they expected to leave by 2, but it doesn't look like that happened. They must be having a good time !! ED put her back out yesterday and planned on relaxing in the hot tub and lazy river. Hope it helps ! At least this year she won't be wrestling with a turkey !!
The snow started last night and hasn't quit ! A neighbour used his snowblower and did the city sidewalks, but you'd never know it. YS shovelled this morning and he'll have to shovel before we leave.
The plan tomorrow is to go to see Rogue One in the afternoon. I have no interest so I'll cook dinner and relax !! Turkey, Stuffing balls, Mashed potatoes, Turnip, Butternut squash ,Brussel Sprouts, Brocolli and Cauliflower Salad with Cranberries and bacon, Cruidites, pickles and Olives, Creme Brûlée and Christmas Baking. Breakfast will be with ES and ED at their house.
Christmas is here !
Sunday, December 18, 2016
A Week To Go
One more week !! At least it is supposed to be milder so the kids can go out to play. They were sent out for morning recess and lunchtime, but had to come into the school off the buses. You see, parents don't always dress the kids properly so we couldn't let them stay out in the cold.
Last Sunday I did not get any baking done. I always underestimate the tine it takes me to do the stockings. I keep adding more details ! However they were well received. L's husband couldn't believe that I had actually hand knit them . Well knitting is something I do very quickly because I have done it for so long. Now I should put all my supplies away. And wrap gifts, and bake and decorate and.....
Last week was very long at work. Having the concerts the first week makes the second very difficult ! this week, there could be carol singing, parties etc which means it should go a little quicker. The ' EA' has bee noticed leaving 40 min early for lunch, just as she always used to do. So infuriating. I am sure she is laughing at the rest of us who put in a full day's work, or even more. Who do work at home and plan and prepare. Her lies are growing. She talked of being on a special diet before her colonoscopy--- yeah right. Again she keeps telling the RN who has also had the procedure. One of the problems that the three teachers she works with do not want her in their classrooms. They also figure that as a responsible adult she should do what is right ; not take off from work. My hubby figured out that she has probably gypped the taxpayers of around $80 000. Just thin if there is one like her in every school !! She tells Teacher A she is with Teacher B, and Teacher B she is with Teacher A. Over 20 years of this !
I finish the last row so now I start to sew them together. Just have to figure out the best way to do it Which to me. Means fastest and easiest.
Today we went grocery shopping and picked up another turkey At $0.95 a pound. You cannot get a cheaper protein. The Hubby and YS went to p I know up an electric fireplace for the basement. Course he can't use it til he finishes the place. So that was his Christmas present, done and dusted. Later YSA cleaned the lights downstairs for me, taking the globes down and washing them. Then he pried the rubber tiles off the hot tub deck and we brought then in to get off all the ice which had built up. So we have been busy, but aside from a banana bread in which I put dehydrated sour cherries, no baking was done.
Menus have been planned. I need to write up a list of last minute things for Christmas Day like radishes, green onions etc. I bought a large amount of Brussel Sprouts ! Some of us really love them ! I am thinking that I might make Creme Brûlée for dessert. I've never made it before, but I did buy some cute little bowls for the dessert !
We have warmed up, but the wind is horrendous. Freezing rain maybe tomorrow. I hope not as I want o pop into Walmart to look for some heavy socks for the guys. Other than that, I guess the shopping is done !
I've just popped the potatoes around the roast so it's time to have my shower before supper is ready. Another week of school awaits !
Last Sunday I did not get any baking done. I always underestimate the tine it takes me to do the stockings. I keep adding more details ! However they were well received. L's husband couldn't believe that I had actually hand knit them . Well knitting is something I do very quickly because I have done it for so long. Now I should put all my supplies away. And wrap gifts, and bake and decorate and.....
Last week was very long at work. Having the concerts the first week makes the second very difficult ! this week, there could be carol singing, parties etc which means it should go a little quicker. The ' EA' has bee noticed leaving 40 min early for lunch, just as she always used to do. So infuriating. I am sure she is laughing at the rest of us who put in a full day's work, or even more. Who do work at home and plan and prepare. Her lies are growing. She talked of being on a special diet before her colonoscopy--- yeah right. Again she keeps telling the RN who has also had the procedure. One of the problems that the three teachers she works with do not want her in their classrooms. They also figure that as a responsible adult she should do what is right ; not take off from work. My hubby figured out that she has probably gypped the taxpayers of around $80 000. Just thin if there is one like her in every school !! She tells Teacher A she is with Teacher B, and Teacher B she is with Teacher A. Over 20 years of this !
I finish the last row so now I start to sew them together. Just have to figure out the best way to do it Which to me. Means fastest and easiest.
Today we went grocery shopping and picked up another turkey At $0.95 a pound. You cannot get a cheaper protein. The Hubby and YS went to p I know up an electric fireplace for the basement. Course he can't use it til he finishes the place. So that was his Christmas present, done and dusted. Later YSA cleaned the lights downstairs for me, taking the globes down and washing them. Then he pried the rubber tiles off the hot tub deck and we brought then in to get off all the ice which had built up. So we have been busy, but aside from a banana bread in which I put dehydrated sour cherries, no baking was done.
Menus have been planned. I need to write up a list of last minute things for Christmas Day like radishes, green onions etc. I bought a large amount of Brussel Sprouts ! Some of us really love them ! I am thinking that I might make Creme Brûlée for dessert. I've never made it before, but I did buy some cute little bowls for the dessert !
We have warmed up, but the wind is horrendous. Freezing rain maybe tomorrow. I hope not as I want o pop into Walmart to look for some heavy socks for the guys. Other than that, I guess the shopping is done !
I've just popped the potatoes around the roast so it's time to have my shower before supper is ready. Another week of school awaits !
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