Today: Slowing Down

We've taken a little summer hiatus around here.  With temps already in the upper 90s, all we've felt like doing is sitting around in minimal clothing with the blinds closed being very, very still.  And maybe knitting a little.

Blair's been working little by little on a project for the garden, and when he completes it, I'll see if I can find the energy to drag myself outside to take a picture.  

Today: A Little Laziness

Despite the numerous projects we have in the works and all of the activity in the garden, it really doesn't feel like we're accomplishing much these days.  We have four rooms to paint, more bookcases to build, some fun projects here and there, and a garden to tend and yet at the end of the day I find myself asking myself if I've actually done anything at all.  Yesterday, I washed three loads of laundry and hung them out to dry on "the line."  We sold our dryer a year ago because we never used it.  Today, I need to water all of the plants, do more laundry, and answer the all important question of "What's for supper?"  

But there's just something about summer days that makes me want to stay inside and be still and knit.  All day.  I guess those other projects can keep holding off for a while.  It will be autumn enough soon, right?

Today

Today, I'm:

enjoying a quiet breakfast.


looking forward to getting my hair trimmed!


trying to find something else in the house to paint.


looking through all of my leftover paint to see how much painting I could do.


wishing someone would volunteer to weed my flower beds for me.


on week ten of fluid-filled ears.  


thinking it's pretty gross that there's fluid oozing out of said ears.


reminded that blessings are blessings no matter how big or small.

Today::It's Snowing!

Kind of.  Not the thick, heavy snow that I really like, but it's snow just the same.  To celebrate the occasion, I pulled out some of Little Man's books that have snow in the story.  Maybe we'll even have hot cocoa later.  I don't think it's going to last long, so we'll enjoy watching it this morning as long as we can.

Today::Keeping Busy

Today::

Blocks, books, and automobiles.  A little boy's dream day.  And a little crochet thrown in for mama.

Today::Keeping Warm

We have a bit of a headcold here on Lankford today, so even though the sun is back, we're staying in and::

drinking expensive, hot tea from here (we indulge ourselves every Autumn) in this cup 


wearing incredibly cute Monkey Shoes


loving handknit woolens - they always feel nice when you're sick


keeping busy in general


I hope you all have a lovely day!

Today::A Slow Day

We're having the rainy kind of day here that causes me to stay inside and take pictures through the windows.  

And wear baggy, poorly fitting jeans with paint on them.  And black Crocs, which I have been informed, by two people now, do not constitute as house shoes.  

A little redecorating never hurt anyone, right?

I'm marveling at small miracles such as the suction cup that is still holding the wreath on the front door.

Paper and tape can be quite relaxing.  This is a fact.  

I am considering wrapping gifts to add to these under the tree.  It is now not only sufficient for The Musical One to be ridiculously taller than everyone else.  He also wrapped his gifts first.  

Oh, how we love to stack.

Yes, this is a picture of crocheted snowflakes (I'm up to 24 now) and tomatoes.  Some of which, as you can see, are still green!

There are just no words for this.  It started out as a gift wrapping station and has morphed into The Flat Surface That Attracts All Things.  However, a rainy day with nowhere to go has presented itself, so I suppose I should tackle this....Or I could just enjoy a slow day with hot oatmeal and cocoa.  What would you do?

Today

Today, I:


Looked at those dried chili peppers, knowing the amount will soon double.

Took in the inside decor.

Enjoyed the smell of fresh laundry.

Watched those busy, busy bees and thought of the future honey!

Stopped to smell the flowers.


Loved looking at that face!!


Made some incredible chicken and dumplings.


Savored a little dessert.


What did you do today?