Jackson finds napping laborious work
Olivers very favourite mattress (I purchased 2 to allow them to be swapped out and washed)
Hi there buddies. Pleased New Yr!
Like lots of you, we’ve skilled fairly the number of climate over the previous 2 weeks. Christmas weekend was COLD. Bone chilling chilly as a matter of reality. The temps had been dangerous sufficient after which coupled with the unbelievable wind chill, it was positively a time for further thermals, cozy blankets, sizzling drinks, and a roaring pellet range. Evaluate that to this week the place our temps are above regular, and, because of rain, our snow is nearly fully melted!
Do you make resolutions or objectives? I’ve taken a while to jot down out a small record of objectives to attempt towards. I discover that winter is ideal for introspection and eager about plans for the upcoming 12 months. I am a planner and record maker at coronary heart, so it supplies a consolation of types to start out a brand new 12 months with each. Even once I veer off on a scenic detour at totally different occasions all year long (which tends to occur yearly), the truth that I can revisit my plan(s) and both shift it or get again on monitor makes me really feel like I am within the driver’s seat of my very own life.
I believe that this 12 months could also be attention-grabbing for all of us with the costs of every little thing climbing. Meals costs are fairly excessive, and our electrical invoice has sadly gone up a good quantity as effectively. I even have been pondering it may very well be particularly attention-grabbing for these of us with small companies this 12 months. Our on-line retailer continues to be comparatively busy, fortunately, however I believe that our farmer’s market can be slower than regular since final 12 months we noticed a lower in each site visitors and gross sales. I am attempting to arrange as a lot as I can, however, after all, there’s solely a lot we are able to do.
I used to be profitable in taking Christmas day “off” however not so profitable in taking these previous 2 weeks off. It is okay although, at the least we took break day from making product and we do not have a market once more till January eighth. Winter is often quieter, so I anticipate having ample time to get misplaced in crafting and writing.
I made adjustments to my Instagram account. A day or two earlier than Christmas I might been eager about it fairly a bit and mentioned to my husband “I feel I decided, and I imagine it is going to fully shock you”. “Oh boy, I can not wait to listen to this!” he mentioned, sitting down as if he was going to want the additional stability a chair supplied. I shared that I used to be contemplating beginning a second Instagram account so I can have an account for the weblog and one for the cleaning soap & mercantile”. “Properly, I did NOT see that coming” he responded, positively shocked.
Then, just a few days after beginning the brand new account, I acquired an e mail that it was suspended resulting from not following their tips. Actually? I had, I imagine, 6 posts and all had been about our merchandise. So, I performed the sport and hit the “dispute” button and inside minutes acquired an e mail that knowledgeable me that my account was reviewed, and it was discovered it had been suspended in error. It was as if the universe was saying “what on the planet are you pondering by creating ANOTHER account????” Sigh….. Now I simply have to recollect to submit. Let’s not even get into Fb or Pinterest.
Jay loved a present of Hi there Contemporary meals final week. It was a pleasant change for him and for me! Oliver, who was identified with the start phases of kidney illness final summer season had a check-up final week and his kidneys are doing effectively. Jackson can also be doing effectively. Our feral cat buddy Felix, nonetheless, just isn’t.
First, we found out that there’s additionally an imposter Felix. They give the impression of being virtually similar, with 3 noticeable variations being that the actual Felix has a clipped left ear (the tip is lacking), is extra snug being round us and seeing us within the window (the imposter is extremely skittish), and he is additionally a bit heavier. I noticed this as a result of I started holding a more in-depth eye on Felix when he started consuming a LOT extra. Properly, now it is smart – it is 2 cats consuming, not only one.
Jack believes his job is to carefully monitor Felix and imposter Felix. He does his job very effectively.
Again to the actual Felix. We created just a little home for him on our entrance porch. He has been in it however has not spent a lot time as of but inside it. I am positive it is going to take time to realize his belief. Final week he started strolling on solely 3 of his 4 legs, together with his entrance left leg seemingly injured. He might put a slight quantity of weight on it however not a lot in any respect. After which he disappeared. We checked the digital camera to know that he was coming in the course of the evening and consuming, so I continued to go away meals out. Final evening he confirmed up within the early night and he’s now strolling, though gingerly, on that injured foot. He is again to being extra skittish. Imposter Felix has taken to coming round our time for dinner, so he/she is now an everyday on the cat dish as effectively.
Our latest chickens are laying fairly persistently now. No less than 5 of the seven are anyway. They’re doing effectively and having fun with the milder temps. The most recent women are so humorous. They run and soar and get so excited anytime I stroll towards them. They affiliate me with snacks so you possibly can see why the joy. You must love their optimism – I’ve solely given them treats greater than as soon as a day possibly twice since we have had them, however they persistently maintain out hope that goodies are coming each single time they see me.
This week we’re again within the swing of issues. Cleaning soap & skincare manufacturing has begun and virtually every little thing can be re-stocked by subsequent week.
That is life across the homestead! Hoping this finds you doing effectively!
**Replace – thanks Gloria for reminding me that I forgot to incorporate our menu plan for the week! I’ll attempt to get that up to date tonight.**
This week’s menu:
Sunday
J- Burrito Bowl
S- Root Veggie Stew with Dumplings
Monday
J- Rooster with Creamy Pea Pasta
S- TexMex Rice & Bean Casserole
Tuesday
J- Ham & Potato Casserole and Steamed Broccoli (frozen)
S- Root Veggie Stew with Dumplings
Wednesday
J- Italian Sausage & Spinach Manicotti
S- TexMex Rice & Bean Casserole
Thursday
S- Root Veggie Stew with Dumplings
Friday
J- American Chop Suey
S- Cut up Pea Soup, Flatbread, Steamed Broccoli
Saturday
J- Rooster & Dumplings
S- Cut up Pea Soup, Flatbread, Steamed Broccoli
