My Daybook . . .

 

Today . . . Tuesday, January 31, 2023.  When I got up this morning it was -13, yesterday it was, -20...it's getting warmer!  By the end of the week, it's suppose to be in the 30's.  The forecast is never very accurate where I live, but it was pretty close this time.  Yesterday the high in my area was only -3, today I think it got up to 5.  I can't remember it being this cold where I live for a very long time.  On Monday the roof was popping due to the cold temperatures.  A friend of mine told me that she heard a loud sound outside that sounded like a sonic boom.  She got up and did a little research and found out that it was a, frost quake.  I've never heard of that, but apparently when the water in the ground gets too cold it can make a very loud booming sound.  

On my playlist . . . There's nothing that John Barry has every written that doesn't make me smile.  Somewhere in time really has to be the most beautiful soundtrack ever written It just makes me feel so peaceful and content, it's actually one of my favorite movies!

Looking out my window . . . Everything is white, covered with snow and yes, I think it's quite beautiful.  I don't have to go outside.  I can stay inside and stay warm and only go outside if I choose to...and that's what I'm doing.  Here's the view from my back window . . . 

We didn't get our patio furniture put up in the fall, in fact, I didn't even take the old plants out of my planters!  But it's all good, it can all be cleaned out this spring.  The snow is so deep it's covering my back steps, and it looks like we won't be grilling for a while ;0)

What I'm thinking . . . Today, I realized how good I am feeling!  I love that I can finally sleep without heartburn!  It has been years since I have been able to go to bed and actually get a good nights sleep - such a blessing.  But, the downside is I'm still only eating pureed food, not my favorite part of this process.  Next week, I can eat soft food, so eggs (if I dare pay the price), soft meat, beans, soft cooked veggies, etc.  I'm really looking forward to eating somewhat normal food again.  By the 14th of February, I'll be able to eat normally . . . kind of. 

Something (or someone) I love . . . 

My youngest grandson, Tanner.  He got a new holster for his gun, so he has been, cowboy Tanner.  He's wearing an old hat of my husbands and a grey vest, just like grandpa's . . . isn't he adorable?!  Yes, this is someone I love!

I'm wearing . . . Right now I'm wearing jeans, warm socks and slippers.  I double layered a comfy shirt and a t-shirt just to stay warmer.  I may go put on a sweater . . .  just because.  Right now, it's 5 degrees outside.  

Creating . . . I'm not really creating much.  I did make a few new hot pads out of the leftover yarn from the crochet blanket I made.  I had a dear friend and neighbor who used to keep me in crocheted hot pads.  She was older and had a hard time getting around, and so she would crochet hot pads most of the day.  Everyone loved them, and if you went to visit her, you were gifted with a set of her wonderful hot pads.  She taught me how to make them years ago so here they are!

In the kitchen . . . Not much happening in my poor kitchen.  I did make Bob some coconut shrimp and a baked potato for supper tonight.  I made some baked potatoes in the pressure cooker (Instant Pot).  I used 5 medium size potatoes, and pressured them for 20 minutes on high.  They are perfect for him to cut up for breakfast with a few eggs or sausage.  

Just sayin' . . . 

Have a wonderful week friends!!  XOXO

Hugs and Love,

Barb