The Simple Woman's Daybook ~ February's End
February 27, 2009
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Outside My Window ... The birdfeeders are shamefully empty right now, so there's not a lot of traffic this morning. I do see a purple finch pair at the tray feeder, and a young female cardinal on the ground underneath. It's going to be a nice day, with temps nearing 60! More snow melt will occur, leaving us with very little if any white on the ground. Though there is that pesky forecast for snow coming early next week ... looks like March will definitely come in like a lion.
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I am thinking ... about March, and the changes I'm going to make to the learning room this weekend. Hearts and snowflakes will come down - shamrocks and rainbows will go up. :)
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I am thankful ... for quiet days at home.*
*Let me revise. I am especially thankful for days like this one ... when the sun is bright and the wind is wild and the air is cool (not cold) and fresh. My goodness, I have the windows open all over the house - so lovely!!
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From the kitchen ... I'm going to try making my own fish nuggets for dinner this evening. I've never done this before, but it seems simple enough. I bought a pound of fresh fish last night at the market, and I plan to follow this recipe here. On the side I'll serve herb-roasted potatoes and peppers, and for dessert we'll have some Girl Scout cookies.
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I am wearing ... jeans and a Celtics t-shirt. Friday is cleaning day. :)
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I am creating ... a basket full of spring craft materials - for inspiration and convenience.
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I am reading ... The Secret Garden - still and again. This coming Thursday brings Book Group and SG is the younger group's title of the month. And it's my turn to lead ...
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I am hoping .... (and I know I sound like a broken record here) that the snow in the forecast for Sunday-Monday isn't much and doesn't last. Please, please Old Man Winter give us a break!
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I am hearing ... the wind is picking up outside, and on the next steet I hear some roadwork going on. I also hear Earlybird crashing his monster trucks and Bookworm flipping the pages of The Hobbit.
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Around the house ... I'm going to do my usual Friday "pre-weekend" cleaning, but today I'll focus on the learning room. I want to refresh the room for a new month starting next week. I'll clear and de-clutter the shelves and surfaces. I'll wipe the windows and tabletop, and tonight I'll have Bill shampoo the rug.
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One of my favorite things ... The dull March landscape. Honestly!
I really don't mind the scrubby hedgerow and lackuster lawn. To me it's like a blank canvas full of promise - and it's a welcome sight after so many months of snowcover. I also love looking for signs of spring once we round the horn of February. This weekend - before the snow starts on Sunday (grimace) - Bill and I will take the boys down the bike trail looking for subtle changes that mean winter is nearing its end. We'll look for that owl nest and I will cut some pussy willow and forsythia branches for the nature table.
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A few plans for this week ... Well, this weekend we have several errands to run and Crackerjack has a birthday party to attend. On Sunday, for St. David's Day, I plan to make a daffodil cake. Yum!
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Here is a picture thought I am sharing ...
Our Lenten cross that will slowly come to life over the next several weeks.
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Have a great weekend, everyone! I'll check back in again soon!