Even steven on the scales this morning. I weighed in at 143 --- same as last Sunday. That's very okay with me this time 'round. I had a small mass removed from the inside of my leg about ten days ago and - during the first half of this last week - I wasn't able to take my daily walk. It was a tiny incision and it's healing nicely, so I was able to start walking again after taking just a week off. Anyway, that's why I'm pleased as can be just to break even today!
How are your holiday preparations coming? Come to think of it, some of you may be celebrating the holidays already. Hanukkah is already in full swing... At Mass yesterday evening, the priest urged us during this third week of Advent to "set anxiety aside" and rejoice in the season. So I'm taking a break from that never-ending Christmas list this morning to bake some Christmas cookies with Kitten and Poppet. I think we'll try some simple recipes. Cookies they'll be able to help cutting, rolling into balls, and decorating. Maybe some gingerbread men and sugar cookies shaped like stars.
The holidays are the one time when the only recipe that will do is an old family recipe. Isn't it funny how something as simple as a little card with a list of ingredients and instructions - something as easy as the way a cookie tastes - can bridge the decades and take us back to our own childhood? People spend thousands of dollars trying to "make memories" for their children by taking them to places like Disneyworld and planning fantastic birthday parties complete with catering, jumping castles, and paid entertainment --- and yet the things children carry forward with them and look back on with fondness are often some of the simplest things of all. Like working in the kitchen or the yard with a parent. Or the cherished ornaments brought carefully out of their wrappings every year and hung on the tree. How easily the taste of a beloved recipe reminds us of helping a parent or grandparent make that recipe and sharing it with them at the kitchen table! I wonder if my Nana could ever have known she was creating such memories as we watched her take a warm, gooey pan of sticky buns from the oven or cut a piece of idiot's delight for her granddaughters.
I've been working hard these days on getting back to the basics when to comes to my weekly chores. This past week, I was able to get each of my weekly chores done on time on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. This week, I'm going to strive to get everything done on time through Friday evening. Here's a list of my weekly tasks for each of the weeknights. Wish me luck!
Monday: Washing. Fold and put away wash. Prep ironing.
Tuesday: Ironing. Put away ironing.
Wednesday: Light marketing. Put out fresh linen in the bathroom.
Thursday: Weekly cleaning of my bedroom.
Friday: Weekly cleaning of my kitchen.
7 comments:
Hello!
Sounds like you are doing well! So true what you were saying about the simple but lasting memories.
I must ask. . what on earth is Idiots Delight?
Keep Warm!
Wendy
I have to ask as well, what is Idiots Delight? Such a curious name!
You're doing so well to stay the same weight without doing your usual routine. Glad you are healing well.
Enjoy your baking and bonding time with Kitten and Poppet! That will create wonderful memories for all of you.
Oh I'm sure she knew memories were being made. Just as you have your memories I bet she had hers and as she was in the kitchen baking with you she was thinking "I wonder if she will remember these times I like I do".
Now please tell me what in the world is Idiot delight?
Hugs
Joanne
It really is important to make memories that they will cherish (and who "cherishes" Disney World unless something fantastic happened for you there?).
My grandmama had a bad fall this past summer, and I am looking forward to having her around this Christmas. My favorite memories with her were of making toys from socks and playing with paper dolls and a tea set she bought for me. And watching black and white movies. Time with her is why I consider her one of my best friends.
And yes, what is idiot's delight? I am thinking it sounds like something very complicated, but someone wise would realize it's simple? Do tell!
Idiot's Delight is one of those elusive recipes Nana never shared with any of her daughters-in-law (my mom included!)... and I've never been able to trace a recipe that fits the dessert I remember. There are apparently lots of dishes called Idiot's Delight out there, including a cocktail!!! What I remember was a super sweet lemony dessert with kind of a shortbread crust. I'll have to quiz my mom about it next time I see her. :)
you are being a Great aunt and creating memories for you and them. When they get older you can think back on the fun you had while they were young.
Thank you, dearie... It's funny. You never know what kinds of things and activities little ones will remember in later years. Guess it's just being present - whatever you're doing - that's most important.
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