Today was a glorious and sunny day. We were out on the porch in our shirt sleeves. Even though there is still snow on the ground, it was so warm and sunny. It felt fabulous to be out in the bright sunshine. After a bit, Jimi decided to teach the boys the art of making snowballs before our snow is gone. They had a great time and it was very difficult to get them to come in for naptime. What did you do today? What was the weather like by you?
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It does not matter how much money I have or don’t have, one thing is true. I get almost giddy when I get something I need on an incredible sale. Yesterday, I hit a jackpot of sorts. I got myself 4 pair of Jones New York velour cozy yoga pants (I walk and workout in them), that were originally $59 for $4 and change. If that was not a great enough deal, I then picked up Levi jeans for Ethan at $6.81 a pair. I could not believe it but I love it!!! Got a few more bargains but those were my biggest.
It was a glorious and warm day here and I took a great walk outside with the puppies. It felt wonderful and you can definitely smell spring in the air. All the snow is melting so rapidly. I know it is supposed to be cooler the next few days but there is no denying spring is coming. Yesterday, when I was shopping the bathing suits, gardening supplies, swim toys and Easter candy were a very welcome sight.
Remember, a few weeks back I told you all I was stressing over Ethan’s birthday cake and that it was going to be a construction scene. Yesterday, I got the trucks for that and then in another store I found the perfect things for a John Deere tractor cake. I bought those too because with two little boys they are not going to go to waste for sure. I plan to ask him what he would rather have, and then start my mental planning.
It is a time of planning isn’t it? Springtime, and the anticipation of rebirth and renewal. I am mentally preparing my garden and I decided I am going to ask my husband to build me another large raised bed. I already have 2 but I want to add a third. I cannot wait to get my hands into the soil and to start planting. Are you all planning a garden? I love being able to grow healthy food that I know was not sprayed with pesticides. I also love showing my kids how things grow. I would love to add some free-ranging chickens for eggs and for fun, but with our pack of dogs, it just does not mix. Heck, I have even wanted a goat or two and a miniature donkey. That does not sit so well with my husband, who knows he is the one who takes care of all the animals. I try to sell him on the healthy benefits of our own goat milk and making our own goat cheese, but he just points to a farm down the road where we can pick that up. So no chickens, goats or donkeys but I will have my garden.
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January 2nd and a beautiful mild day. I set out on my walk with my little man Ethan and Sassy Sassafras. Ethan was so happy to go along and skipped almost the whole way. He did stop to throw snow rocks into the lake but they did not make a big splash like in the warmer weather but skipped across the icy lake top. It was Sassy’s first time around the lake and she was just as good as Zazzy (Zoey). At one point Ethan picked her up and wanted to hold her but I appealed to him to let her walk and get good exercise too. I love how taking a nice walk outside just energizes the body and minds of adults, children and dogs alike. We all returned home, happy, refreshed and grateful. Hope everyone is getting out and enjoying the mild temps we are having.
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