Happy SPD

This was as "all of it" a picture as I got - there was no one to hole it higher, and there was too much snow between me and the deck.  There it is.  And now, it's off to it's forever home, and the check is in the bank.

I'm still think about Daniel's quilt, but I have a couple of ideas for other quilts.  Maybe one for Chance!

The wonders of modern technology.  I went to the doctor on Tuesday  - I have a blue spot in the middle of my big toe.  She's baffled, so we'll watch it.  But while there, I asked about a few other things.  A few other things that encouraged her to run some bloodwork.  I got the results in my Patient Portal Friday, but have not had a phone call.  But I'll get one, I just know it.  And I know it because my blood pressure, is fine, my iron levels are low(ish) but within normal, calcium's fine, sodium's fine, glucose is NOT.  There will be some fasting blood work in my future.  I wish this had come up sooner - I'm leaving Wednesday morning for mom's.  In the meantime, I'm limiting simple carbs, I'll try to increase exercise, and get this straightened out, hopefully, when I get back.

So, since I'm away this week, my calendar is mostly empty.  And the menu?  It's on Daniel to execute.

This week - 
Monday - Daniel turns OMG 16!
Tuesday - Lunch meeting at work
Wednesday - drive drive drive drive drive
Thursday -
Friday -
Saturday -
Sunday -

What's for Dinner
17 Omelets
18 Daniel's Birthday Cordon Bleu, Corn, Crashed potatoes.  Chocolate Cream Pie
19 Grilled Cheese
20 ?
21 ?
22 ?
23 ?
24 ?
25 Grilled Cheese
26
27 Chicken Parm
28
29 Pizza
30
31

I'm going to try to get a better picture of this before I send it out into the world, but B2 (Bossy Quilt, the Sequel) is done and done and done.  I'm planning to drop it off to Laura on Wednesday morning.  The proceeds will go directly into the "I Need a New Stove" fund - I'm getting close!

Next?  I'm going to have to update the Next 4 list.  Daniel's Christmas quilt really ought to be next in line, but I have no idea what it looks like yet.  I want to use some more of these lovely fabrics from Erin's mother-in-law to make something for Chance.  Again, no idea what it looks like, though.

I'm flying solo at work this week, Joanna's heading south for the week, she'll be back Monday, Tuesday, and then I'm off Wednesday until the following Monday.  Mom's hip surgery went well, but she's had some blood pressure/blood sugar issues so she's staying put in the hospital a day or two more.  Best place to have health issues, I figure.

I need to get this nonsense off my counter.  So. Much. Green!  I'll give it some serious attention this afternoon; the weather's kind of marginal and I don't need a lot of groceries this week, so I'm not going back out.  Laundry, a pork loin, some applesauce and green beans - done.  There's enough bread and cereal, and fruit for breakfast tomorrow, so, done.

This week - 
Monday - Flying solo at work!
Tuesday - Dr. appt 11:15
Wednesday - Drop of B2 to Laura 7:40
Thursday -
Friday -
Saturday - Knitting at the Bixby
Sunday -

What's for Dinner
10 Pork Loin Roast
11 Tomato Sandwiches
12 Chicken Strips or Fish & Fries
13 Spaghetti
14 Fried Rice & Egg rolls
15 Pizza
16 Nibbles
17 Roast Chicken
18 Daniel's Birthday (Daniel's choice)
19 Meatloaf (w/leftovers)
20 Deli
21 Mac & Cheese
22 Pizza
23 Lasagna
24 Chicken Pot Pie
25 Grilled Cheese
26 Omelets
27 Chicken Parm
28
29 Pizza
30
31

Oh, Hi!

Hey, look what kept me busy last weekend!  (this is the back)  Laura's quilt is quilted, and the bindings on, and slightly more than 1/4 sewn down.  Woo!  I hauled it to the Bixby yesterday for "knitting" and stitched and chatted for a couple of lovely hours.  Nice.

I'll get it done this week, and then maybe get something smaller done to take with me to Mom's.  She's getting a new hip this week, and I've decided to take March 20-25 off to do my part with appointments and help general help around the house.  I'd like to take longer, but I just really don't think Scott's capable of being on his own for longer than 5 days.  Sad, but true.

Lent begins this Wednesday and while I am not a believer (in any religion) I like the opportunity to institute yet another reset.  A conscious reexamination of habits.  I'll think a little about what those habits are, see what needs tweaking.

This week - 
Monday -
Tuesday -
Wednesday -
Thursday - Daniel 1/2 day school
Friday - Daniel no school (PT Conferences)
Saturday - Daniel Super Saturday 😄
Sunday -

What's for Dinner
Mar 3 Pork Roast
4 Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup
5 Pancakes
6 laz-agna (make 2)
7 Chicken Thighs
8 Pizza
9 Burgers
10 Roast Chicken
11 Tomato Sandwiches
12 Chicken Strips or Fish & Fries
13 Spaghetti
14 Fried Rice & Egg rolls
15 Pizza
16 Nibbles
17 Pork Chops
18 Daniel's Birthday (Daniel's choice)
19 Meatloaf (w/leftovers)
20 Deli
21 Mac & Cheese
22 Pizza
23 Lasagna
24 Chicken Pot Pie
25 Grilled Cheese
26 Omelets
27 Chicken Parm
28
29 Pizza
30
31

Just a little List.

Just a list this week.  I have tomorrow off, I'm going to get that quilt done.

Let's see:
February 0/10 (still  I think this one is a non-starter)
Week 1: after work snacking.  meh.  I need to be more aware
Week 2: Better Breakfasts - oh yes! Twice I took oatmeal to work and it was lovely!
Week 3: DO NOT BUY FOOD YOU SHOULD NOT EAT.  If all I have to choose from is healthy snacks, I'll make better choices.

What's for Diner?

17 Pork Chops
18 Soup & Bread
19 Fajitas (Daniel cooks)
20 Lasagna
21 Chicken Sandwiches
22 Pizza
23 Mac & Cheese
24 Crockpot chicken thighs
25 Grilled Cheese
26 Omelets
27 Spaghetti
28 meatloaf

March 1 Pizza
2 Burgers

Feb 10! Already!

The new microwave works great (and by that I mean, it works)  Scott wants to test drive the Potato button 😕 <-puzzled face so we'll switch up the menu a little and have Baked Potatoes this week.  Fine with me, I love baked potatoes.  This microwave has far fewer buttons than the old one, and it's good.  We never figured out how to use most of the old ones.  This one has popcorn, potatoes, and quick :30, 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00.  Who could ask for anything more?

The cupboard's open in this pic because I edited my glass collection.  It's all gone to HOPE, along with a too-big curling iron, some old shoes, and a broken-bulbed spotlight.

I have washed the backing for Laura's quilt.  The end.  Maybe I'll layer today - Daniel wants a ride into Burlington this afternoon to hang out with a friend and play video games, a quick trip to Costco afterwards, maybe Price Chopper, and home.  I'll throw a chicken on the grill for dinner, and call it done.

Let's see:
February 0/10 (oops)
Week 1: what even was this?  Oh, right - after work snacking.  Except for Friday, this was a success!  I think just being aware of what was happening made me stop it.
Week 2: Better Breakfasts

My regular breakfast is a bagel.  No protein, no fibre, no redeeming qualities except ease and yumminess.  I'm going to try something.  If I make breakfast a priority, maybe I'll be less apt to grab easy but maybe not-so-good choices for lunch and snacks.  I have stuff to make rice bowls and breakfast sandwiches and oatmeal.  I'm not really hungry until about 9, so what I make has to travel.  No worries - I can do that.

What's for Diner?

10  BBQ Chicken
11Grilled Cheese
12 Baked Potatoes
13 Mac & cheese
14 meatloaf
15 Pizza
16 Hot Dogs
17 Pork Chops
18 Soup & Bread
19 Fajitas (Daniel cooks)
20 Lasagna
21 Chicken Sandwiches
22 Pizza
23 Mac & Cheese
24 Crockpot chicken thighs
25 Grilled Cheese
26 Omelets
27 Spaghetti
28 meatloaf

March 1 Pizza
2 

Not what I'd Planned

Installing this bad boy today was not my plan, but such is life.  Yesterday, attempting to warm up some lunch, the frozen pizza bagels stayed frozen, and the smell was ozone, not pepperoni.  Dammit. It looks like the hanging bracket from the old one matches the bracket from the new one, so that's good.  As long as the top bolt holes match, all is good.  I can install it anyway, of course, but not having to fill old holes and drill news ones would be ideal.  Fingers crossed for an easy install.  I'l wait until Daniel's up though - this is definitely a two person job.


January is over  How'd I do with my resolutions?  I managed the discretionary spending!  I not only did it, but I have some cash leftover!  Daniel owes me a little bit of money, but I don't think I'll replace that cash unless I have to.  Nightime snacking - I indulged a little once the calendar changed, but I really didn't like the way I felt afterward, so I'm going to make that a policy.  The water habit has stuck, though.  I don't drink enough during the day, but that mostly is because I really hate the incinerating toilet we have, and the nearest flush toilet is down the stairs, out the door, across the parking lot, down the road, up the driveway, across the parking lot, though the porch, and down the hall.  It's easier to drink less.  The exercise still didn't happen, but my 'no-bread-at-lunch did.  Unexpected side effect, though, I carbed up when I got home.

For this month, a line in the sand.  10 lbs.  It's not a lot, it's not enough, but I'm going to weigh myself every morning, and get this done.  And week 1 - only fruit or veggies when I get home instead of chips, or a bagel, or cookies.  Plus water.  I wonder when Lent starts? (March 6)

I have backing. batting, and spray baste for the quilt.  That's my target for this week.  It's big, I'll need a big clear space, so I'll need to do that too.  I think getting this together is going to be about as hard as getting it quilted (not really😟)

FEBRUARY 0/10

Week 1 - fruit or veggie snack after work

What's for Dinner?

3 Roast Chicken
4 Grilled Cheese
5 Fried Rice and Eggrolls
6 Spaghetti
7 Chicken Pot Pie
8 Pizza
9 pigs in blankets
10
11
12 fajitas
13 Mac & cheese
14 meatloaf
15 Pizza

A better picture (and an edit)

This top covers my bed!  Laura wants a dark calico for the back (I'm sure I don't have that)

And Saturday's dinner MUST be Meatloaf!  (It's Groundhog Day!)