It would be lovely to say we were on a break or vacation for our " winter Hiatus", but alas we were just here at home vegging ! January was just the daily grind of going to work, coming home cooking and not much else ! Hubby had a mild case of shingles. Thankfully it didn't bother him too much, or at least he didn't complain too much ! I've followed the American soap opera and am continually appalled. My eldest daughter and two sons marched at the Alberta Legislature with me on January 21st. I had knotty three 'pink pussy hats' My sons wore pink scarves. It was a good gathering., many families, many men. I hope my sons have been brought up to respect women and that all are equal. I took them all out for Vietnamese food afterwards. My husband's politics are 180* from ours. He has become very quiet as late. You cannot have such hate in your heart for one candidate that it obscures the faults of the opposition.
I cannot communicate with some web friends in the States as I am so disgusted with their politics. They are nice people but they are so blind as to what is going on.These three same 'friends' have done well under Obama; all will be in trouble if something drastic happens to Medicaid. And I will not be upset if they suffer as they have been so stupid !
In February we went through our finances with our financial advisor and it looks like we will' make it' as we are frugal ! Carol said if only all her other clients were debt free Ina mortgage free house and with savings ! I want to work one more year to put s one more money away. We are getting a new roof, the basement floor [ for the third time ! -- it better never flood again ! ] is going in this weekend , and then we'll shop for new furniture ! All the money has been saved for that. But I want money put aside for new windows and kitchen floor.
For. Hubby's 70th birthday we went to an Escapae Room which was fun. OGS picked the hardest room !! Then we met the rest of the family and bowled for 2 hours ! Lots of fun but I felt it the next day. Supper at The Keg was delicious ! So a very good day for Hubby and the family.
We had part of the family over for YS's birthday as it was on a weekday. Since then we've babysat, had sleepovers and dentist visits. Not very exciting, just ordinary every day life. I'm putting the hexagons on the last long side of the quilt. this part is going very slowly ! I'll have to look up some videos and see how I will finish it ! I had knit a shawl, but didn't like it so I ripped it all out !
It has snowed for three days; more snow than it has all winter and bitterly cold. YS was off work all last week which is why he was able to start on the flooring. This week it is supposed to warm up to above freezing so the roads will be a mess ! We do need moisture though as it has been a very dry winter around here. People at work are starting to talk of seeding . We want to see some greenery although we will have to go through that dirty ugly phase first. Actually we have already gone through a couple of weeks of brown sludge during the thaw. I"m anxious to see my Canada 150 tulips bloom !
Today I'll continue working on the quilt, clean bathrooms and maybe even clean out the fridge ! As we have our time change today, I'm thankful there is not much on tv tonight to keep me up as my system does not handle the time change ! No need for it anymore ! Sheesh I am getting old !
Sunday, March 12, 2017
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Freezing Cold !
2017 has been cold !! Really cold !! The whole extended family has vegetated indoors, It's so cold you don't even want to go out to take the garbage to the bin !!
NYE was very simple. YGS entered and talked , without stop, for a half an hour. the only reason he stopped was that he had to eat supper ! He thoroughly enjoyed the hot dogs, saying he hadn't had any for ages ! He finished his first one before Hubby had heated his buns !! No treats were asked for, and after a turn on Grandpa's iPad, he went up to bed and slept for 11 hours !! The sons had a good time at their party, Apparently everyone liked the pirogues wrapped in bacon ! ES's go to dish for potluck's !!
I got up early on NYD and made a huge pot of spaghetti sauce which we would use that night if YS was into eating--which he was and which we did ! Aside from that I cannot remember a thing I did that day !! Oh yes, I phoned one sister. Her operation is going ahead even with shingles on the other leg !
Monday was a stat holiday.I went through my closet and snuck a few more things into Hubby's closet. I finished the pink hexagons on the third row and attached to to the others, finishing that off this morning. I'm switching to some knitting to give my finger tips a rest. PJ's have been shortened. The stove top has been cleaned and all things have been put into the freezer. Hubby wants more turkey so I'll cook one on on Friday. We've been repairing the meat keeper from the fridge with some Gorilla glue . After that sets, we'll use the white Gorilla tape Hubby bought to finished the repair . Right now he's working he's working in the basement. I cleaned out the toy box that is in my room. Never thought at my age that I'd still be cleaning out a toy box ! Tomorrow our sil will bring his truck and he'll pick up some drywall to repair the basement bathroom.
I'll try to make a hairdressing appointment for Thursday or Friday. Gee that means I'll have to get dressed ! I sure have enjoyed my pj days.
NYE was very simple. YGS entered and talked , without stop, for a half an hour. the only reason he stopped was that he had to eat supper ! He thoroughly enjoyed the hot dogs, saying he hadn't had any for ages ! He finished his first one before Hubby had heated his buns !! No treats were asked for, and after a turn on Grandpa's iPad, he went up to bed and slept for 11 hours !! The sons had a good time at their party, Apparently everyone liked the pirogues wrapped in bacon ! ES's go to dish for potluck's !!
I got up early on NYD and made a huge pot of spaghetti sauce which we would use that night if YS was into eating--which he was and which we did ! Aside from that I cannot remember a thing I did that day !! Oh yes, I phoned one sister. Her operation is going ahead even with shingles on the other leg !
Monday was a stat holiday.I went through my closet and snuck a few more things into Hubby's closet. I finished the pink hexagons on the third row and attached to to the others, finishing that off this morning. I'm switching to some knitting to give my finger tips a rest. PJ's have been shortened. The stove top has been cleaned and all things have been put into the freezer. Hubby wants more turkey so I'll cook one on on Friday. We've been repairing the meat keeper from the fridge with some Gorilla glue . After that sets, we'll use the white Gorilla tape Hubby bought to finished the repair . Right now he's working he's working in the basement. I cleaned out the toy box that is in my room. Never thought at my age that I'd still be cleaning out a toy box ! Tomorrow our sil will bring his truck and he'll pick up some drywall to repair the basement bathroom.
I'll try to make a hairdressing appointment for Thursday or Friday. Gee that means I'll have to get dressed ! I sure have enjoyed my pj days.
Saturday, December 31, 2016
New Year's Eve 2017
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 !
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 !
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 !
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