It's the in between week - Christmas and New Year
I honestly don't even know for sure what day it is, but I don't care. So, what have I (we) been doing?
Starting to take all of this down and pack away.
This was my Christmas gift from Al. I somehow scrolled on Pinterest and saw this cover to this book. I did some research on it and knew I wanted a copy. This is 1949, 1st Edition, based on real chickens the author owned and to top it off, one of my favorite illustrators. It's a smaller chapter book a couple hour read. I LOVE the story to it! It had me in tears and laughing - message behind it was so special.
I (we) watched Netflix, Victoria and Empress, however I (we) am taking a break from starting anything new now.
I (we) want to clean up pantry by using up old before we restock with new. So we made lasagna and I made 3 freezer meals for later. When I was in the hospital, Al said it would have been nice to have something I made (smile). So, I think we will keep doing bigger batch cooking and freezing for ease or convenience later.
We had so much cheese left over from Christmas too. Is that just a Wisconsin thing? Well, one can never have too much cheese.
I did lasagna roll ups for the freezer.
Al has been using the sauna. I hope I can get in there sometime soon. I don't want to risk falling so maybe by February. I miss it.
I had in home physical therapy today. Tomorrow I have a reevaluation of my progress. They will send it over to the surgeon, whom I see on Monday.
My granddaugter is coming over on Thursday. She wants to have a "spa" day here. It is my daughter and son-in-law's 12 th anniversary lunch date and whatever other plans they have. I'm sure some cards will be played as she is such a little card shark!
I plan to do a New Years Day little LIVE sale for my business. Not sure what I will sell yet, I'll find something tomorrow.
Well, that's about it. Several naps taken as well.
Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.
Oh, I love Garth Williams too! My favorite book as a very young child was "Baby Animals". When I was a teenager, I realized that the drawings were by Garth Williams. And I looked for his books when I read books to children. (I was a popular babysitter in my teens!) He spent time in England, did you know? I have all kinds of connections to England, I don't look for them, they are just there!
ReplyDeleteI did look up all the books he illustrated. Several Little Golden Books. I think that this book was a message for me too, as I never heard of it or was even looking for it. But, the message blessed me. Thanks for the comment
Deleteawwww....the in-between week, i love that, that is exactly what this is!! i like your "i" / "we" references. in my house when i say i am going to do something OR i did something...it almost always means the hubs did it!! he says i talk in code and he is right!!
ReplyDeleteThere is no more "I" in the "team" I need his help lots now.
DeleteLooks like you’ve been busy. That lasagna looks AMAZING! That is one thing I no longer make as it is just too much for one person. I can’t share with my son/dil unless I use GF noodles and, trust me, it wouldn’t taste like my lasagna if I did. But I do miss it. The book looks like an awesome gift! How thoughtful of Al. Happy New Year Jacky!
ReplyDeleteThanks Robin. Some gluten free is o.k. - but, others aren't - (wink, wink) The book I love.
DeleteThat lasagna looks fantastic! You've been very productive. And Garth Williams is one of my all-time favorite illustrators, too. I've loved everything he ever did. This book is a treasure!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I hardly ever make it, just too many steps...ahaha. However, now that we did, Al said, let;s have this once a week. The book is a treasure!
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