Frost advisory tonight. It seems too early, but when I think about all the nature cues, its not surprising. Most of the geese and ducks have lone gone, the squirrels have been ramped up OCD style, digging and burying their food supply, and even the garden seemed to shut down early.
I think I'm ready though. I had DH haul out the extra down comforter, and I scored at the Farm & Fleet store yesterday- "Lowest prices of the season", grabbing us a few pairs of jeans. Now if only I can find my socks. Preferring to be barefoot, I'm always challenged when it comes to finding socks and footwear.
I'm motivated to pull the looms back out and knit more caps and try scarfs too. The chill in the air has me wanting to bake, and I'm back brewing and drinking my tea on the hot side.
I'm trying Hawthorne Berry tea. I've read its good for your heart and circulatory system. I also heard it may help RLS. I read that many believe in the healing power of Hawthorne Berry because its believed Christ's crown of thorns was made from Hawthorne Berry branches. Of course I thought that was cool, and I had to Google to see if I could grow a Hawthorne Berry bush in my yard!
The boys have been enjoying their new Xbox 360 and I'm surprised it hasn't consumed all their time like I thought it would. Its just another console to play different games. They are still enjoying other activities.
Yesterday they took turns sawing down the wild Mulberry bush trees that had taken over on the corners of our Sleepyhouse. I love how easy Mulberries spread and the fact the birds love them, but the reality is, we can't have them growing so close to the house and risk damaging the foundation. We still have a larger tree on the corner of our lot. The boys did a bit of pruning, removing the branches touching the ground. Hopefully this helps strengthen the tree. I know all the sawing will help strengthen my boys' arms!
I think even though it may be scary to watch your baby yield sharp tools, its good to place them in their hands with supervision. I can remember years ago our doctor warned me that boys have a natural fasnication with knives. I thought at the time, whatever, how can he know, but later discovered it was true. So we've always tried to be there, guiding them as to how sharp they can be, and the damage that will occur if you don't focus and concentrate on using them correctly.
Case in point, the day mom almost took off her finger tip slicing a bagel. Had the blade not caught in the bone, her fingertip would have popped off! And yesterday, peeling butternut squash too quickly, her DNA almost was added to the risotto. Its amazing how many times I've warned my children only to injure myself! LOL!
At the library yesterday, I saw the latest issue of National Geographic. It has a really cool fold out poster of a giant Redwood tree. I have to see if I can buy a copy of the magazine now, just for the poster! I love trees and its on my bucket list to see a Redwood. The people climbing the giant tree looked like ants.
Speaking of ants, we watched a Goosebumps video, Awesome Ants last night. We borrowed a whole slew of Goosebumps videos at the library, getting in the Halloween spirit. There's something about curling up under a blanket and watching a scary video together when its cold and dark outside that is comforting and bonding.
I guess I've babbled enough. I better get up and get moving. Have a great Tuesday!
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Have a Wonderful Tuesday, and it is Great to be able to acess your blog again. :)
Huge Hugs
Kat
PS; I grew up in Maryland & now live in Georgia...I Miss the changing of the seasons !!!!
I have that issue of National Geo waiting at home. I haven't pulled out the redwood poster, but the other pictures throughout the magazine are beautiful.
How does the tea taste?
How is the tea? I love Fall weather + watching the leaves change colors. Enjoy your day!
I love your babbles! LOL I need wire mesh gloves when I cook - if it's sharp, I will bleed. I cut my thumb opening a new bottle of mustard a couple of days ago... on the plastic cap, no less. Dangerous!! Hope your day is going as planned, and thanks for the yummy sounding recipe!
Lapland got its frist snow on Monday. We haven't been forecasted any here in the south... at least yet.
I love fall when it really gets on. I love it when it's sunny but chilly and very fresh outside.
Hawthorne Berry tea sounds very good. I've actually not had much tea lately but I guess I'll start having it at the office now when the employer changes. We're not treated milk by the office for any longer and I don't like to drink black coffee too much. It'd be easier to have tea because if I buy a pot of milk I use it so little that easily half of it goes bad before I have time to drink all of it.
I did some more borrowing in the Library website for Visually Impaired. There I borrow the audio books I read. There's a good Finnish author who's written a book about the political situation here in Finland and the book is full of sarcasm and humor. He's a good writer and a good TV person too. He used to have his own talk show on and I did watch every part of it. I'm looking forward to the book a lot.
Tea tasting- Its mellow, not as strong as I thought it would be, even if I allow the tea bag to soak indefinitely. No trace of bitterness, so no sweetener is needed. Hate to say it, but its actually a tad on the boring side, but I'm used to drinking strong teas. I'll drink up the rest of the box, but next time, I may look for Hawthorne berry extract to add to water or consider supplement pills.
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