Tidbits and To-do's ~ Surprise Mail ~ Millet Skillet

With a growling stomach yesterday morning, I randomly wrote out my "to-do" list.  It never has a particular order, and anything not completed simply rolls over into the next day.  Interruptions can do that.  

It was still too wet outside, and everything was still dripping in the bright sun, so I concentrated on the indoor work.  

The weather however, was excellent for laundry on the line.



Bleach hair brushes and combs
laundry washed and on the clothesline
Olive oil Sadie (she's the dry skin dog)
Brush Alias
Vacuum the shampooed carpets again 
Move furniture back
Take trash and recycling out
Get another box ready for Goodwill
Dinner prep
Let chickens out/collect eggs
Open goat barn, water them all (daughter did this for me)
Bake something
Clean a cat box
Wash down master bath sinks
Order items from the library
Write
Mix up homemade hot chocolate
Work on Mom's project

 Five Minutes for Me - breakfast on the porch.  It was an absolutely beautiful day outside, despite everything soaking wet.  The sun was out all day.

I ended up baking an Applesauce Oatmeal Cookies.  I haven't baked cookies in so long.  I just adapted one from the internet with organic ingredients.  Thankfully, I had one bag of chocolate chips.

Four cookies went into a "Happy" box to Son.  I was thrilled to get a phone call from Daughter too.  She is now certified in combative training.  

You know I have to say, I thought I would be run-around-the-house-naked happy when the kids all moved out, but that's not the case.  I'm really missing those two.  That makes me a bit nervous for when they all move out.  I'm sure there is a book for that (sarcasm).

 Making progress on the Christmas ornaments. Hm.  I'm not sure if I should show the final ornament until after I gift them.  I could be spoiling it for some folks. Hmm.

To my surprise, this arrived in the mail.  Thank you Jan!  There are two layers of crochet thread in that box!

 I found a millet/egg bake recipe online, using ham and cheese.  This was very good.  Although I still think it could use a bit more flavor, everyone gobbled it up.  I love how one cup of millet makes about 3 cooked cups.  There are many recipes online using spinach too, so we plan to try those as well.

Today is warmer and the ground had time to dry up a bit.  It's a good day to get back in the dirt.  I best go write up my list of to-do's and stay on task.