Sunday Happy

What a week! The weather, well what can I say. It is pretty much summer and wow. Just yeah, that happened. And now I am hot which means I packed away all the winter stuff and busted out the shorts! And the sports bras. Blah. I was on a great run of a little over 2 months with no bra but finally was forced to wear one if I wanted to run with my iPod. I needed to stuff it into said bra while going for a run. I used it as a pocket. A bra-ket of sorts.. And when I came home, I ripped it off so it wasn’t so bad. Haha!

Another busy week. Littles everyday. We made meals, went for bike rides, hikes, and walks. Had them sleep over, watched Ferris Bueller, and made them weed the garden so they know that food is not free. HA! The mr and I have had little time to ourselves. We did get to spend part of a day picking up lumber from the cedar mill for a few projects the mr is working on and then we went for a nice long hike. just the two of us. That was nice, but again, we basically have had 2-3 of the littles all week which has been great but means I now have no food and every surface of my house is (was, I spent last night with the vacuum and cleaning rags) dirty.

I have also been low level stressed all week. First the fridge. It is still having issues. We think we figured it out and parts are ordered so we (more me) are crossing our fingers that this will solve the problem. I will be really really sad if I need to get a new fridge. But just in case I have been keeping my eyes open for a new, old, yellow or green or just bad ass one. Again, just in case because I trust that the new parts will fix it. On top of that, the mr ripped some of the walls down in the bedroom. It has been almost 4 years since we bought this house and remodeled it. We did all the work ourselves except the framing of the addition that was added on. Not a big thing, just basically raised the roof. And for the past maybe year or so, the mr seemed to have it in his mind that the roof was shifting and was going to fall in on us and has been telling me he wants to cut a hole in the ceiling to check out the framing. I was fine with that, at some point, when we planned a time to do it. Long story short, the other morning at 430 (I wake up at 4, he usually wakes up at 730) he came into the living room, dressed, and informed me he was ripping that top of the walls down in the bed room. And he did. They were down by 9am. He added more supports to the frame to make us all happy and then had to call it quits. My sweet sweet bedroom now has the walls ripped off with no immediate plans to re-sheetrock. Meh. Actually am fine with it. I have lived in worse. Just as long as it gets done before the winter.

We are there again, Sunday. After the few chores and a trip to the grocery store this mooring, (again, the littles ate all my food) the mr and I are picking up the littles for a picnic lunch and the mr is going to take them fishing. Me, I hope to be able to sit back and read, not have to worry about cleaning up a mess, and just be.

Internet links for your internet pleasure

-From Camping To Dining Out: Here's How Experts Rate The Risks Of 14 Summer Activities. Camping is low risk. Phew!

-Should you refrigerate tomatoes? Researchers and an ‘electronic tongue’ offer a surprising answer. Good to know cause we are getting close to tomato season!

-Did you have Jump Rope for Heart when you were a kid? I freaking loved that shit. I think I gotta bust out the old rope, get my jump on. Jumping rope is an unbeatable cardio workout—if you do it correctly

What day is it today? I don’t even care anymore.

-We walk. A lot. (like a lot lot) And maybe not correctly al the time. Walking correctly takes work—here’s how to improve every step

-Is it sick that I would love to receive (maybe even give) a list like this? A Friend Sent Me a Long List of All the Ways I Suck—What Do I Do?'

-On the Moon, Astronaut Pee Will Be a Hot Commodity. I mean, I would just assume.

-Yes to peanut butter and pickles. The Elusive Story of the Bread-and-Butter Pickle Sandwich

-I see it. I hear it. Life is crazy and people are feeling it. Is Everyone Depressed?

-Nature is fascinating Herd Of Fuzzy Green 'Glacier Mice' Baffles Scientists

Pictures from the week

Sunday Happy

Did you get any of that polar vortex snow yesterday? When I woke up there was a dusting of snow and ok, I wasn't thrilled, but I wasn’t devastated. I do live in Vermont so it’s almost expected. But now I am officially done. It is getting further into May and I just want to be able to not wear a freaking jacket anymore or have to worry about all of my plants. Be 55 degrees for a while. That is not to much to ask.

Another week has come and gone. The time is just flying away here. Besides the day trip to Shannons early in the week and the 5 bean bag chairs we bought for Judah (The guy has been wanting one for so long so I figured he deserved a little something something that isn’t stupid for being such a great kid. We ended up getting 5, and giving him 2 and each of the other kids one so they don’t just steal his), the week wasn’t that much different then all the weeks past. The mr and I went for a hike/fish adventure one day, had lunch with the littles everyday, and have started some outdoor projects around the apartment building. We had a sleep over with Judah which was awesome just because that kid is awesome. Bean bags and burritos. We know how to live! And then we went on a good hike with Meg and her littles down threw the woods and found us a river. Oh, and we emptied out Mileys room and the mr built her a new lofted bed. That took up some time for sure. And carpet bowling with Barb, Judah, and Coco. Life is great when you can spend an hour laughing at knocking little wooden bowling pins over.

It is Sunday again and it’s Mothers day! Happy day to all the Mamas! We have a few things on the agenda. A lunch with the littles and there mom then a good walk with my mom. Then maybe if we have time I might try to take a bike ride at some point. Also we didn’t have time to do our weekly deep clean of the house yesterday so we will be spending a few hours doing that today. And I need to brush my hair. It’s been a hot minutes and if I don’t do it soon, I’ll be rocking the dreads again. Doesn’t my life just sound so exciting. Haha! OH boy.

Internet links from the week.

-Welcome to the Culinary Barter Economy. I have always been a hug believer in trading food for just about anything. It just makes so much sense.

-Barb and I are making the plans now for next year! Cycling the tulip fields.

-These cabins. Soon, soon we will be able to build out own.

-It’s not your imagination. Allergy season gets worse every year. Every freaking year. And more and more people are getting them. I used to not have any allergies and a few years ago, BAM, face felt like a wet punching bag. So yeah, allergies. Suck.

-I did this in middle school science class and thought it was there greatest. I Think I am going to do it with the littles. Stay-at-home science project: Grow your own rock candy

-Did I tell you the mr got a bunch of pet shrimp? Yea, not my thing but whatever. This reminded me of him, because he also likes to makes things out of paper. Make Your Own Paper Prawn Using This Pattern Designed by Artist Lisa Lloyd

The Super-Easy Way to Figure Out When Your Grocery Store Is the Least Busy. I never knew, and it’s a little creepy, but I used it.

-Don’t kill you trees. I see it all the time, especially the mulch “volcano”. Drives me nuts. 4 Common Mistakes People Make when Caring for Their Trees

-Speaking of trees, these tress are freaking amazing! Rainbow Eucalyptus Are Real-Life Neon Trees

-The 'Spaceship Earth' Documentary Stars Share Tips For Surviving Isolation. Or you can watch the movies Biodome. Pauly Shore will tell you how to be.

Pictures from the week.

-C

Sunday Happy

Happy last week of April! You know what that means? Nice weather!!! Sure there was that day earlier this week that snowed and I was like WTF, but after that, thie weather has made life just a little more on the great side with sunshine and temperatures slightly above freezing. Don’t you think?

A decently busy week. I went for so many walks with family, lunches made for littles, and bike rides all over. Early in the week the mr and I went for a long drive to the cedar mill for cedar (the mr is making these amazing food pantries for the community). Then there was the weekly grocery shopping trip where I bought no less then 30 zucchini (on sale for 87 cents, you bet I am going to stock up. And don’t worry there was soooo many, I don’t feel bad to grab a bunch). I did a little paperwork, worked in the studio a bit, and went at doing more yard work. The mr has been busy working on a few projects and is now a proud owner of a fish tank full of shrimp (I don’t even know). There was coffee on the front steps with Megan, cupcake making with Barb and Miley while the mr and Judah finished building the fire pit (I don’t really like it), and just a lot of cleaning and organizing. We sure do know how to keep super busy.

Yesterday the mr and I took off for the afternoon. He got in his first fishing day of the year while I hiked into the woods and back out along the river. I found a waterfall and lots of hawkweed and basically just floated around like a wood nymph. Then we had a picnic on a grass knoll in the woods in the middle of nowhere and just basically had the best day. The sunshine was so nice with the green buds all over everything bringing color to the world.. I took my socks offmand only had on a flannel and realized that it is actually happening! Vermont spring! It creeps up on you but when it does, bam! It’s like magic. Oh Vermont, you are so good!

Today is going to be great. First things first, I’m going for a run and I am so excited! It’s been 10 (maybe 12?) days since hurt my ankle but I am feeling so much better. Still, I am gonna take it easy (thinking just 2-3 miles) because I can’t deal with screwing up my ankle again so I am going to bike to the high school and run the dirt track. I can’t wait! After my successful reentry into running I am going to come home, change the sheets on the bed, do laundry, bake some more bread, and maybe plant some more seeds. Then later this afternoon I am going on a nephew walk with Jackson. After seeing his pasty white ass face a couple days ago, I am dragging his ass out into the world for fresh air and sunlight.

All in a day.

My internet link history for you to peruse.

-Are you excited about the day you can eat out again? Me, well I never ever eat out, but this still seems like a crazy future for restaurants . Here’s What Eating Out Might Look Like When Restaurants Reopen

-How the fuck is this guy so fucking stupid!!?!?!??!!! Under No Circumstance': Lysol Maker, Officials Reject Trump's Disinfectant Idea. Please don’t listen to a thing that comes out of his mouth!

-“Wishcycling” Is a Thing, and You’re Probably Doing It. It is sad but there are things that you would really thing could be recycled but actually can’t.

-Have you been having weird dreams? I have, but I always get them in the springtime. And they are really weird. The Science Behind Your Weird Coronavirus Dreams (And Nightmares)

-I just really like these cubbies. Building cabinet cubbies for extra storage.

-Remember When Grocery Shopping Was Fun? I definitely miss the days of leisurely walking around the store, not feeling the anxiety of whether or not I am going to be able to get my main staple foods, or just being able walk in and out without the dread of even being there.

I Shopped Around for a House That Was Perfect for My Dogs. Yes, Really. We did it. We basically bought our house so Washer could have a yard to run in.

-The Beastie Boys takes me back. Brass monkey, that funky monkey! Yo, Hello! The ‘Beastie Boys Story’ doc is exactly the fun, goofy music history lesson it should be

-Isolating With A Partner? Relationship Therapists Share Stress-Reduction Strategies. Because it is very stressful to be around someone ALLTHE TIME!

-Need a one of a kind rainbow or heart mug? Come and get one here. Think Mothers Day!

Pictures from the week.

-C

Sunday Happy

Wholly Guacamole is it really March? The passing of time can really mess with my brain. I swear it’s still like 1998 and I should be wearing baggy jeans with my portable CD player, listening to Hanson, on my way to soccer practice. But no. Now I am sitting here, looking at pictures of all the littles who are growing oh so fast, waiting for the coffee to be brewed so I can go on being a functioning adult and shit. And now it’s a new month with new bills and taxes are due soon so I better get on that. But hey, that is life right?

The past week. It came and it went. We were busy busy with all the normal stuff. The littles are all out of school for vacation so we saw them a good amount, had a couple sleep overs, did the usual there. We had dinner with Mom, had coffee over at Barbs, I finally took the Christmas lights down off the front porch, and now I want to rip my entire house apart, repaint, and put to all back together. (I am getting the spring cleaning bug.) I spent a lot of my time working on pieces here at home and at the studio that will be for sale soon and yes, the website is done, just not live yet. I just need to figure out the glitchy PayPal crap (I am such a slow poke), so by Wednesday, by Wednesday for sure it will be up and running?!!!

Anyway, how was your week? Did you enjoy your extra day of the year or did you not even realize that we had that extra day this month? Me, I didn’t take the day as anything extra, but I did think a lot about how when I was a little kid I wished that I was born on leap day and that those people who were born on leap day were somehow extra special. I mean, how cool would it be to have a birthday once every four years? If it were me, I would totally have the best birthday celebrations on those years. Then the other years when the day doesn’t exist, I could just pretend I don’t have a birthday and I could just hide away as usual. HA.

Today both the mr and I have a few things we need to do but then we are going to take off for a few hours, find a place to eat lunch out in the wild and try to go for a hike of some sort. I am craving solitude and trees and by dang it, I will find it. Also I think today calls for a lot of coffee because I am just want to drink all the coffee in the world,all the time. I woke up with my mouth watering just thinking about it.

Internet to brows at your leisure.

-Do you know why we leap year? Why leap years exist. Apparently shit would go crazy If we didn’t.

-This is how much exercise you need to get to see a benefit to your brain. Every little bit counts!

-I think I have to watch this. Martha Stewart’s New TV Show Sounds Like a Cross Between “The Great British Baking Show” and “Survivor”

-Everyone and there mom either has or wants a Kitchenaid. Not going to lie, I had one for a little while but had the mr sell it. I didn't use it. But I still think they are pretty. How the KitchenAid Stand Mixer Achieved Icon Status

-Never Deep-Cleaned Your Mattress? Now Is the Time. I usually do a deep clean ever 2 months. If you have any dust allergies at all, it really is a must.

-Tiny Habits' Are The Key To Behavioral Change. WE have to start somewhere and all those tiny things add up.

-I hate drones but I love a good aerial photo. Aerial Photographs of Vast Ocean Landscapes by Tobias Hägg Observe Earth’s Propensity for Change

-4 Surprising Reasons People Love Not Having Laundry in Their Apartments. Don’t get me wrong, I will never go back to not having a washer and dryer again, but the mr and I used to have so much fun at laundromats.

-So whats your take on this? There’s a fly in my waffle! Scientists experiment with larva fat to replace butter.

-I have wondered about this before so it was interesting to read this article. Do Butterfly Wings Overheat Under the Sun?

And pictures from the week.

Sunday Happy

What happened to all the trolls? I was never a big collector of any specific toy, like I was not into barbie dolls or anything, but I do remember really being into trolls for a hot minute. I think it was the crazy colored hair and the being naked and all. Troll style is definitely life goals when I am old. Running around naked with purple hair. Sounds good right?

How was your week? My week came and went by really fast. Not a lot happened other then the usual work/life stuff. I did get the brakes done on the car. Woot woot. And I have been trying to spend more time working on pots and accomplish my goal to have my stem+node website up and running by today. But guess what, not quite there yet. Next week for sure, but honestly, I am just getting little gun shy about it. Don’t really know why, or I do, but whatever. Next week, which was the date I told myself I would have it done by for sure. So yeah.

Anyways, not much thought the week. Friday, after I got out of work, Miley and Judah came over for a sleep over. It was planned all week. Sophia was suppose to sleep over too but she ended up being sick so down to the other two. Then Judah ditched us after dinner to go see a stupid movies so it was just us and Miley. And that was fun except I guess the mr and I are not very interesting to an almost 13 year old girl. Long story short, she basically ignored us until we took her to the mall. (I know, but it was the better of her two options. I couldn’t go to the movies) After that she then went back to ignoring us. Good times. We did go up to the hospital to visit with Coco who is back at the hospital again (poor freaking kiddo) and the mr finally cleaned out the car!. And that’s that and wow I feel lame. HA

Llinks from the week.

-Wash your damn hands! 20 Seconds to Optimize Hand Wellness

-Scientists are Working on a Way to Regrow Teeth in 2 Months Who wouldn’t want their teeth to regrow?

-I love good crispy crisp. Ask the mr. HE says I drive him crazy with my crunching of carrots and raw cabbage… not exacly the same thing, but crunchy is a crunchy. There’s an Entire Industry Dedicated to Making Foods Crispy, and It Is WILD

-Gross and awesome. Burger King Hopes Your Hatred of Preservatives Is More Powerful Than Your Hatred of Moldy-Ass Food

-It’s not just you. A lot of people feel it too. Why People Get the ‘Sunday Scaries’

-The Pleasure of Defying Food Fashions. I get this. But also I might be doing this soon. Gardenscape Focaccia

-I think I need to do this with myself. Do You Take Yourself on Dates? My first date would definitely be library, coffee, and a nice big blanket under a big ass tree.

-How Warming Winters Are Affecting Everything. EV-ER-Y THING!!!!!!

-Would You Pay $13 for a Box of Cereal?. Holy fuck NO!

A few pictures from the week. I thought I took more but I guess I didn’t.

-C