In fact, nothing is inspiring me to move from my cozy spot in front of the fireplace while the wind whips the dull brown leaves to the ground. I think we need to plant a red maple out back to add some beautiful color that lasts as the dark brown moves in. Yeah, I'm kidding, I really don't need anymore leaves to clean up, my lot is very wooded as it is. But the dull brown is a bit sad to see. Luckily there are a few trees that are still vibrant green, so their beautiful colors are yet to come.
I definitely didn't get everything on my list taken care of yesterday, instead, I played for most of the day. I think I needed it. I started the zucchini chips early yesterday, I've been dying to try them and given how inexpensive zucchini is this time of year, I figured why not. Worst case scenario, the possum would have a crunchy snack. Best case scenario, Hubs and I would have a healthy snack that we could really enjoy with our meals. I will modify the recipe a bit when I make them again, I sliced too thin. I might also experiment with a few different balsamic vinegar's to enhance the flavors. But they are definitely on the list for preserving! So tasty.
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| Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips |
My girl asked me to run errands and do some shopping with her and the little one. I rarely get to spend quality time with them, so I had a blast! Then unexpectedly my sister came to town, so we planned a family dinner. I don't see my sisters often so it was nice to enjoy some time catching up. The grands and my girl all joined us and some of us even saw the first snow flurries of the year. Hubs is still insisting that those of us that saw them are nuts and we sent him on a snipe hunt.
My sister in Arkansas called with an update on the great nephew, it's pretty darn amazing news. His life is going to be a real testament to faith, but it is very positive news. Including the fact that the little bugger continues to grow and fight! We now have an arrival date and will keep wrapping him in prayers and love!
It is always so nice to spend time with loved ones.
Chores and to do lists can always wait.
Hubs and I have made our to do lists, we'd enjoyed a yummy breakfast of Gingerbread loaf with Maple icing (still can't believe we can still have these yummy treats and stay grain free), we've worked on grocery lists and planned the day. He's down in the man cave watching a movie and I am enjoying the lingering beauty of my fire. Soon, the day will start.
So if you have read my blog for a bit you probably know that I love Christmas music. It warms my heart and fills my very soul. But I will admit to being shocked when the local oldies station that is known for it's Christmas music started playing it yesterday. I mean, it's not even Thanksgiving. Again, I love it, don't for one moment think I don't. But I gotta question the rush.
I always start playing it while I sew and craft around the beginning of November, but I hadn't even gotten there this year. I will even admit to starting in October some years, but that is simply because it calms me and helps me focus.
I've been seeing all of the early Black Friday specials all over the place and even shopping yesterday I with the girls I noticed the overwhelming amount of Christmas. If I hadn't known darn good and well that it was only the beginning of November, I would have questioned the date.
So... why? Is it to offer hope and joy during these strange and uncertain times that we are living through? Or maybe it is to encourage people to not wait, given the supply issues stores are facing in getting their merchandise. Or is it to get people opening their pocketbooks to spend far too much, when they simply don't have the funds.
Personally, I'm leaning into the second two. I think that far more people are thinking like me, that everything has become too consumer driven, to commercial and they are opting out, and the stores are feeling the pinch. Do I still plan to gift my loved ones, absolutely! They are just going to be far more meaningful and thought out. Not random and willy nilly driven by marketing pushes.
I am not sure why that perplexed me yesterday, but it really did. And who knows maybe the powers that be felt the world could use a bit of Christmas spirit (they aren't exactly wrong if so), but I feel it probably has far more to do with advertisers pushing for an earlier start to sales.
I'm watching the last embers of my fire, not quite ready to start the day, but knowing I need to get with it and start my chores. We want to pick up more firewood, the ferns need clipped and the plants out front cut back, we are picking up an antique table to refinish, and there is life needing done. I enjoy days like this when Hubs and I work side by side accomplishing the little things that make a house a home and our life a partnership.
I am so thankful to be living my best life with my soul mate surrounded by all of my incredible loved ones!
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