Well, I did it. I built 2 snowmen, and the kids think I have lost my mind. In their opinion, what mother of my age goes out to build a snowman, without her children? He he he! The caught me. As I was rolling the giant snow balls around the yard to pack on more, they were gawking at me from the upstairs window.
A few minutes later, my son came out laughing and helping build one too. Not soon after that, my oldest daughter was peeking around the side of the house - with the video camera! They were so shocked at my "childlike" behavior that they had to out it on tape.
I can now sit in my work space, and view the snowmen as I write today. I need two more on the other side so my view is all about fun, fun, fun! You should see them this morning. I put sprigs of evergreen on the top of the larger one for hair. We had a bit of freezing rain or drizzle, so everything this morning has a beautiful coat of white. Just gorgeous.
"Eat it up,
Wear it out,
Make it do,
Or go without."
~A Pioneer Sampler, by Barbara Greenwood~
Pioneer Woman at Heart
One Flourishing, Frugal and Fun Family!
One family learning to live off the land, cut back on expenses, and to live a simpler and a more self-sufficient lifestyle.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Finding my muse when the sun is not shining
The winter time is more difficult for me to stay positive and focused when it comes to my writing. I have realized that it is very easy to fall into the sweatpants and t-shirt syndrome. Years ago, I saved Fridays for my "T-shirt" days, and dressed casual for the other days. By casual I used to wear nice summer or winter skirts with sweaters or jeans and a nice top. I guess after this last move, I landed in the t-shirt zone on a daily basis.
Today I dressed in an Indian top that flows past the knees. It came from India and is decorated with sequins. Immediately, this kids who are home for another snow day, sent me their "ews" and "ahs" as I walked into the kitchen. I realized that after writing, I did find my "muse" and that is to dress for "work" and to accessorize with my the style I prefer.
Today, however, I did not work at the built in desk in the kitchen. I moved a table to my bedroom, and faced it towards the glass doors, so that I could view the outdoors. I burned a candle, sipped ginger ale, and got a lot of work done. In fact, some of the kids are now interested in what I did write for the day. Could it be that I did not "hog" the family computer and they had more freedom? I have not idea, but for some reason they are respecting my "work" time a little bit more today.
Today I dressed in an Indian top that flows past the knees. It came from India and is decorated with sequins. Immediately, this kids who are home for another snow day, sent me their "ews" and "ahs" as I walked into the kitchen. I realized that after writing, I did find my "muse" and that is to dress for "work" and to accessorize with my the style I prefer.
Today, however, I did not work at the built in desk in the kitchen. I moved a table to my bedroom, and faced it towards the glass doors, so that I could view the outdoors. I burned a candle, sipped ginger ale, and got a lot of work done. In fact, some of the kids are now interested in what I did write for the day. Could it be that I did not "hog" the family computer and they had more freedom? I have not idea, but for some reason they are respecting my "work" time a little bit more today.
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