The birds are singing this morning. What a nice thing to wake up too. It sounds so peaceful out there. It's a good day to let the ladies out and clean the coop too. They will be so happy to be out and about today. My 15 year-old opened the door and smiled, "it sounds like spring out there."
Yesterday, I was just finishing up my lunch, when a van pulled in. My Hubby surprised me with red roses.
I just wanted to cry, as I have not seen him for a week now (he's working in another state right now). They smell wonderful too. Man oh man, I can't wait to see him. That was definitely a shocker moment.
Five Minutes for Me ~ I have been slacking in the "me" department, but what can you do right? Over the years I have collected a few crochet patterns for a slouchy hat. I've wanted to make one for a long time.
Then one of my daughter's picked up my books at the library and this was one of them- Crochet Boutique Hats, by Rachael Oglesby
I was flipping through it, thinking I might as well send it back, as I am not going to have time to even think about it.
Then I did think about it.
And I dug through my yarn stash and made one for myself.
About the hat on me. After the older two got home, they poo-poo'd it. They kept looking at me and saying there was something just "not right" about it. Finally, after an hour of wearing it, they said it was the color.
I dug out an off-white (natural cream colored) yarn to make myself yet another. I just have to sew in the two ends.
If I get even more time (before gardening season), I may make one from bright orange yarn (which I sadly have). I figure, while I'm out shoveling out my mailbox along the country highway, it would do me some good to have a bit of color on me.
Oh, and I gave the turquoise one to Youngest. She was so happy, she took several "selfies" and posted them on snapchat. About a second later, her next older sister came running down the stairs, wide eyed with excitement. "I want one Mom!!"
So what else am I working on?
I finished another goat coat, but ran out of velcro. We really need another coat, so I may spring for that cost, on a trip to town for toilet paper. I thought we had enough toilet paper, but I keep forgetting how big our family is.
Aside from the baby blanket (which I'm not in a hurry to finish), I have another hand towel in the making, and another rug.
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P.S. I think your husband misses you as much as you miss him! How thoughtful of him to send the flowers.
The hats are beautiful, and I bet you could sell those too. Having talents like that is good for when times get tough or for when one retires...to add a bit to family finances.
God bless.
RB
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My we live so far apart...but our lives seem to run in the same circles! :)
I love your hat! I liked both colors. You have plenty of people to create things for, your daughters, your mom, and your hubby!
I bet he does miss you, I didn't realize he is working out of state. I guess any work is good work.
Sorry to hear about your daughters health, appendix-- glad she is ok and surrounded by good 'helpful' friends.
That has to make you feel a little bit better.
Your soup looks delicious and all your dehydrated veggies... potatoes, celery, etc.
I need to unpack my dehydrator and get some going.
I also hang the laundry with snow on the ground... I have a wet soggy mess out side today-- but there is a breeze...so the blue jeans our out there-- hopefully blowing in the wind!