So Thankful

This month I am thankful for:

1. Family Holidays - I didn't post much about the holidays but my favorite part is always visiting. Our winter holidays lasts for a week or more. We have family over and go visit and barely have time to have a celebration for our own household. I am thinking of having my holidays early next year so that we can have a calm and relaxing time.

2. Stray Dogs - I know this is a very strange thing to be thankful for. However, I am thankful for the little invasion that we had in the middle of January. We didn't keep the dogs or anything. They went back to their owner. Their invasion and subsequent attack on one of our hens showed us how relaxed and comfortable we had become. This level of comfort had left us vulnerable to predators. Our unwelcome guests pointed out our weakness without causing us great loss. We have since inspected our animal housing and made improvements. As a side note, the children loved hosting our very well behaved (once in confinement) guests until they could be returned to their owners. 

3. Friendly Neighbors - If you live on the East Coast you most likely got a little snow in January. We only received about 4 feet, give or take a few inches. When it all came down on Saturday, it was light and fluffy and didn't want to stay in one spot. The wind blew it around so much that there was no sense in shoveling at all. On Sunday, we all went out, armed with shovels and worked from 9am until 1pm and headed in for a hot lunch and s'mores. Then we headed back out and realized that we had only gotten about a forth of the drive finished. Our amazingly generous neighbor came over and moved the rest of the snow for us.

In addition to this month's specific list, I am also thankful:

- for my husband's awesome sense of humor

- healthy, bright, and beautiful children

- a warm and cozy home

No Time For Whites

I've been browsing the internet for inspiration and I have noticed the abundance of white in cottage/country/shabby chic decorating. While it is very pretty, it's just not for me.

I'm A Colorful Person.... & I Want Color!!!!

I want lots and lots of color. I want variety. I want .... well, you get the point.

That's not to say that there is anything wrong with all of that white. As I said before, it is very pretty... but how practical is it? When is it appropriate? When is it just too sterile and uninviting?

If you like ultra modern then sterile white is definitely for you. If you have no children or livestock, you can easily get away with lots of white. Do you like frilly frou-frou? Then white could be your go-to color. I just don't fit into any of these categories.

For us, white is very useful for spring cleaning the rabbitry and hen house. I also like white for picket fences. When it comes to furniture, picture frames, and decorative elements... natural materials and colors are what draws me. They sort of grab me and yell in their many voices for variety of color, texture and size. 

So when I hang my towels out on the line, you will see the many colors of me. I have no time for whites.

Could It Be? A Can Opener That Really Works?!?!?!

Kitchen | Helpers and Accessories | Utensils and Tools | Grip Handle Can Opener - Lehmans.com

Lehman's says "USA made with chrome plated steel - this new can opener is made to last!" I am wondering if it can really be so. My husband has purchased 5 or so can openers in the last year. All work for a few days or weeks and then it's back to slow moving, inch by inch around the can until he throws that one away and splurges for a new one. I think he has paid as much as $20 for one. This one is listed as $10 + $8 for shipping. I'll let him decide if it's worth the chance. :oP

 

 

More Good News In Politics

"We don't want a country of welfare checks but a country of paychecks." Paul Ryan

I am so glad that someone gets it!!!

The Best Part Of My Day...

Baby Breaks

Those are the times when I stop whatever work I am doing and spend time with the baby. :)

The Best Things I Have Heard In Politics In A Long Time

"Stupid people are ruining our country." Herman Cain

"Government should not be allowed to do things that we can't do. You can't steal from your neighbor. You shouldn't send the government to do it for you. Redistribution of wealth shouldn't be tolerated." Ron Paul

Ponderings

How to make a baby content….

Be content in being a mommy.

Ponderings

Anyone ever wonder why baby fingers collect so much fuzz?