It Snowed

 Yesterday the weather was wild. Sunshine, clouds, and snow. The high got to 2C. This morning there is about an inch of snow on the ground and it is -5C. Today is suppose to be a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 1C.

Lifestyle

My plans went out the window as I went to the community hall to help daughter-in-law set up for a luncheon today. She had the tables almost up so I set about getting items ready to put on the tables. We had the table clothes on and were pondering about the printed table coverings (ugly) when another person showed up. We decided to cut the printed table coverings in half and use them as table runners. 

The tables were set, the chairs put out and a few small chores done in the kitchen. We were done by 10:30 am and I was sore. I was certain it wasn't from the work we did as it started before that. I headed home to put heat on the sore spots to see if it would help. It really didn't so I knew it was weather related. 

The box from Chef's Plate was delivered at noon and I opened it. Everything was cold. Each meal was in a bag and the protein was underneath sitting on an ice pack. I got it all into the fridge very quickly. 

I spent the afternoon cleaning the kitchen. It was time to do a good job washing counter tops, shining appliances, and wiping areas that were dirty. Even the stove was pulled out and that area and the sides of the stove cleaned. I vacuumed the floor using the floor tool, then did the edges using the crevice tool. I also use a tool to dust the baseboards. The last job of the day was to mop the floor. 

I made a spicy chowder last night. It took me longer than the 35 minutes it said but I enjoyed the process. It was nice to have all the ingredients at hand. The soup was delicious. 

It was well balanced and hearty. I have a bowl for dinner tonight. This is one I will make again as I can get buy ingredients easily. I can use what ever fish I want. I am thinking halibut or a seafood mix. I think I will double the recipe so I can have extra soup over a few days. It would be nice for lunch on a cold day.

As I cleaned and cooked, I watch the sky get dark and then it started to snow. The sun shone and it snowed. It was crazy outside. The snow stuck to the vegetable boxes and a few spots under the hedge but overall it didn't stay on the ground. I was proved wrong when I said we didn't get snow before Christmas. 

I did not sew or knit yesterday. I was too busy cleaning to sew and too tired to knit. 

Thoughts

    I am slowly going to get the house cleaned and decorated for Christmas. I put battery operated candles in the kitchen window yesterday. I have some Christmas towels to put out and I think that is all for the kitchen. I keep it pretty simple. The dining room and hall will be next. 

    The craving I had for chocolate was less yesterday. I still craved it but it was only when a friend brought me some for fixing the horse blanket. I put it into the bag of chocolate in the garage so it is out of sight, out of mind. It worked. The craving seems to be more for chocolate than refined sugar. It may be that I am having fruit and it is satisfying me. 

Today

I am going to start cleaning the dining room and hall. I have to be at the community hall around 11:30 am to help serve dinner and clean up. This afternoon, I will get the yarn up to knit tonight. I know I will have to put heat on my hip so I don't think I will be downstairs sewing or organizing my stuff. Tonight I hope to knit. 

Until the next time...........................................................