Some shadows I noticed at work one day.
The days and weeks just seem to slip by. We’ve been in a haze of illness (short lived but nasty and the horrible wondering of who might succumb next...) (the ABO), leaving nursery excitement (BigR), learning to jump and fearlessly bump downstairs (no stair gate can hold her back) (LittleR) and coping with all of these things (me). Here are (some of the things) that are my happies since the last time I posted. Joining in with Gillian.
:: Learning to crochet.
I had a fab day with my friend on the ‘learn to crochet’
workshop. Not only did we put the world to rights and have a very tasty lunch
(even with many gluten free options for my friend) I even learnt a new skill.
OK...it’s a bit ‘loose’ and ‘rustic’ but coming along.
Hopefully I’ll get the hang of tension!!!
I‘m a loooooooooong way off the skill level of many fellow
bloggers, but you never know one day I might improve enough to be half as good as
them. Practice makes perfect. If I’m able to find the time to practice. It’s a
priority for me to make time to do this.
:: Actually making a quiche. I followed this recipe from Sue
at the Quince Tree’s blog. I even made the pastry. It was quite simple (in the
end) and very delicious. I’ll certainly be doing that again. I’ve been trying
to cook a bit more so we have some freezer options. The other weekend I made a
shepherd’s pie and put two in the freezer as homemade ready meals. Next up some
dinners for the girls.
:: Seeing this bee (can you spot him? or her? I know nothing of bees. Do female bees get to leave the hive?) on some very random planting outside Tesco
near the A&E dept of the Leeds General Infirmary. He looked very happy. I’ve
seen a lot more bees this year.
:: Spending my birthday money on some books. I had a gift voucher
from some review work I did ages ago too. I’m loving the Smitten
Kitchen...so many delicious things to make.
::Attempting some (more) inspiration for Autumn cooking. I’m
hoping the couple of hours (don’t get me started on all my leave disappearing for
the 2 weeks of 2 hour days BigR has starting school!!) I have when BigR is (briefly) at school and LittleR naps (hahahahahaha) I can get some tasty things going on. Nigel Slater is
my go to for this kind of cooking and Hugh’s everyday veg is a great book.
:: Planning for a 5th birthday party....it’s
Elsa-tastic.
:: Remembering that even after the most trying day (Is it only my child that moans and whines? Why do I
let it get to me?) there is always gin.
