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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Plans Go Awry

Well, much of what I had planned yesterday didn’t happen. This time I can’t blame MS. I felt perfectly fine, but I made the mistake of watching the weather report on the news. I just didn’t feel like going out in temps in the teens. I am a coward! So, after my husband had some lunch, he lined up the ingredients I needed, and I made a cake. The house smells so nice when I bake – and this time the aroma was chocolate!!

I’m freezing all my baked goods, and I’ll frost everything that needs it before I deliver the goodies to my daughter. Originally, I planned to take the baking down to her house this Sunday, when we went for the little guy’s birthday. But I think I may take a ride down on the 6th. That way she won’t be looking for places to store my things.

As for sofa shopping, I think I’ll wait until Friday. I’m hoping the weather may be a little warmer. I’m limiting the stores to two – both of which are fairly close. I’m looking for a very neutral beige. I have that color in the carpet, and it can go with us when we move. (Whenever that will be!!) Since the main color in my living room and dining room is blue, I’ll use accent pillows to bring out the color. I already have colors chosen for all my other rooms that will need repainting before we sell. I’m trying to keep away from bright colors and staying with neutrals.

Today is cold again, so I’ll stay inside for the fourteenth day in a row! I’m going through my recipes to see what I’ll bake, but I think I’ll go with apple pie. Tomorrow, I’ll be cooking for my boys, so I’m not sure if I’ll bake. If I do, it will probably be cookies. That way, I can use it as a dessert plus another baked good. I also have to get a lot of non-perishable foods in stock. Our church will be doing a big collection on Sunday to go along with other churches in stocking area food banks. I’m sure their supplies have dwindled this winter with the awful cold.

So, despite a change in plans, I still got some things completed. That makes me feel as if I’ve accomplished something and my spirits remain up.

Peace,

Muff 

8 comments:

  1. Still freezing here, a bit milder today, minus 21C. I have been in for weeks. Getting a lot of knitting and baking done though!

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    1. If we stay busy, somehow the imposed house arrest doesn't seem so bad. What are you knitting, and be sure to take pictures.

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  2. Decorating! What fun. Especially since I don't have to do the shopping. Or the paying. :)

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    1. We're only doing a few rooms, and spreading out the work. Hopefully, we'll be ready to put it on the market when we finish the work.

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  3. My sister called me on Sunday--very excited that the temperature was almost up to the freezing point, She said her weekend was spent napping, so you sound amazingly productive!

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    1. I hate to waste the day taking naps (although I often need them!) Staying busy keeps my mind in a good place!

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  4. I baked cookies today and the house smelled so good!! I try to do the same thing when I am going to make a larger purchase, otherwise there are too many choices and I get confused. The last room I furnished was our guest bedroom and I picked everything from pottery barn on line and had it delivered. I love the furniture and everything went smoothly!!

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    1. I'll be doing baking again today, and I can't wait for the aromas! I love PB and get all their ads, but they can be a bit too pricey for me at times.

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