Tuesday 31 January 2023
Tough Tuesdays
Tuesdays are tough. Today was a very long day for everyone. 9.5 hours at the office and almost 12 hours away from the farm. Ian did all the farm chores plus made supper. On days like today, I spend the long commutes thinking of the things that do bring me joy - like the delicious cookies we made last weekend.
Monday 30 January 2023
Victory Tarts
Sunday 29 January 2023
Honouring Scotland's Bard
We celebrate Robbie Burns Day here at the farm with Ian's homemade haggis, mashed potatoes, and boiled turnips. While we didn't recite any poetry this year, this feast in honour of Scotland's most famous bard was fun for all - even if the boys decided the haggis needed a splash of ketchup. Sigh.
Saturday 28 January 2023
A Soul Soothing Adventure
Friday 27 January 2023
Seeking Forest....In Need of Joy
I am dreaming of blue skies and snow-covered forests today but sitting in front of my computer. I will be getting out for a hike this weekend. I am sorely in need of some fresh forest air after two very busy weeks at work. Forests bring me joy. Computers do not.
Thursday 26 January 2023
Walloped by Winter
We got another solid dose of winter weather today. We have snow coming out the wazoo! Two hours of shovelling and the sheep can now exit their barn to stand in the snowbank. Victory? Questionable.
Wednesday 25 January 2023
Some Love from the Rock
The highlight of my Wednesday was this Tupperware of cod au gratin from my favourite Newfoundlander. Lunch never tasted so good. Two more days until the weekend!
Tuesday 24 January 2023
Monday 23 January 2023
Maple-infused Daydreams
It is about this time of year when I begin daydreaming of maple syrup making, when I am not busy daydreaming about planting seeds, of course. Maple coffee in the morning is the perfect reminder of why all our work done during maple syrup season is worth it. Homemade maple syrup is the gift that keeps on giving the whole year long!
Sunday 22 January 2023
Pizza Pick-Me-Up
Ian took over kid duty for swimming lessons, grocery shopping, and chauffeuring to tutoring today while I caught up on some school work that I needed to get done for the course on Organizational Leadership I am taking through the University of Toronto's Rotman Business School. School work instead of family time is not my ideal way to spend a Sunday, so I was happy to reconnect later in the day for family pizza night. Homemade Hawaiian was just the pick-me-up I needed.
Saturday 21 January 2023
Common Sense vs. Adventurous Spirit
Friday 20 January 2023
Goats Just Wanna Have Fun
Thursday 19 January 2023
Wednesday 18 January 2023
A Blue Bird Sky
I can't argue with a blue bird sky. Mornings where you can see the sun - and the moon! - are most welcome this time of year.
Tuesday 17 January 2023
A Surprise Pick-me-up
I love that he signed it in case I didn't know who it was from, lol. |
Monday 16 January 2023
Grateful for the Sunrise
Sunday 15 January 2023
Longer Days
It is a beautiful day when that fireball in the sky is still visible after 5pm! Springtime is just around the corner. Okay, maybe a long way around the corner - but still!