Thankfully, the only damage we sustained from the high winds, was in the garden. The plastic we put down in our garlic bed was ripped up. I'll have to wait for a warmer day to fix.
What's your preference when canning jams - frozen or fresh fruit? I'm contemplating making a jam, but in the past I wasn't pleased with the end results of strawberry jam, using frozen. It was not as thick as using fresh. Maybe wait until summer?
I attempted my role as plumber, but failed. I could not wash dishes until Hubby was well rested to fix the pipe under the sink. I was okay with that, but hate looking at chaos in the kitchen. Dirty dishes everywhere, ha ha!
Sunday, not one, but two daughter's came out for a visit. Both stayed and raided the fridge, and made numerous pots of coffee. Both normal. Monday was a bit strange being home with no kids again. But....housework resumed. It's sort of like exercise for the mind.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Monday, February 25, 2019
Happy Homemaker Monday
The wind advisory was extended until 1am Monday morning. Canning didn't happen on Sunday as planned. I didn't want to take the chance at the power going out in the middle of canning, after they predicted "widespread" power outages. We had power, but our internet went out often, same with TV, and even mobile data went out. By bed time, all was back on thankfully.
Two daughters came out for a visit, and raided the fridge. Hubby worked all weekend, and 16 hours on Sunday. He was a tired man this morning, so I made sure his breakfast and lunch was packed, including a tall mug of coffee.
On the breakfast plate. . .
Strawberry pancakes with candied ginger, and sausage. No scrambled eggs due to a shortage (again). I'm lucky to get one a day right now.
The weather outside is . . .
Sunday the weather started out in the low high 40's and gradually plummeted again. Winds were so bad yesterday, semi's were not permitted to use the state turnpike. Our son drives a semi for a living. By 10am yesterday, winds in our area were 35mph. It's a chilly 19°F with a windchill of 4° this morning. Thankfully, the wind has stopped. What a long day it was yesterday.
Right now I am . . .
Listening to Jesse, whining, trying to trick me to feeding him twice or take him out twice. Naughty dog.
Thinking . . .
I'm having a "Mommy" moment after hearing that one of my daughter's plans to move away with her boyfriend when he graduates college. First, I don't know when he will, and second, this is our 19 year-old. Oh, a crying moment for me, but it is only about 2 hours away. Then again, we are talking about moving out of the state in the future (we want to get away from these sprayed crops). I'm also proud of our 25 year-old daughter. She sent me a video of her setting up in her new apt. She's in need of a kitchen table and some other furniture, but she's set up pretty nicely.
Looking around the house . . .
Sighing...everything from under the kitchen sink is on the kitchen floor. A plastic pipe broke (just regular wear and tear), but I think I can rig it to get many dirty dishes washed. I'm in no way asking Hubby to fix it tonight. He is very, very tired.
On the to-do list . . .
Fix a busted pipe under the sink
canning
make lip balm (still on the list)
exercise
On the menu . . .
Salmon Romanoff (made with MI salmon), carrots
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and corn
Homemade pizza with home canned pizza sauce
Zucchini Linguine with Walnuts
Soup beans and corn bread
Snacks: strawberry/blueberry muffins, peanut butter (Einkorn) cookies, home grown popcorn and possibly hummus.
On the TV. . .
Netflix - When Calls the Heart (I have read the entire series years ago, and Hubby loves watching this)
Reading. . .
I'm considering a magazine subscription. I haven't done this in a long time due to watching them pile up, but it looks interesting enough that I just may subscribe.
What I am creating . . .
From the camera. . .
Praying . . .
Us, the kids, no special requests at this time.
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