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Feb

6th

Warming Winter Fare and Weaving in Ends

Category: Life & Family, Mama Kelly's Musings | Written by Mama Kelly

We woke this morning to a world covered in white. Since both Miss Artistic’s art class and Princess Nature’s flute lesson were canceled due to the inclement weather it was a lovely lazy morning.

After my period of becoming one with my couch and the TV remote, the bulk of my day was spent cooking and crocheting. I made two large meatloaves (for later in the week) and a batch of chicken and dumplings. The later was my first attempt at this dish and it was well received by all, even Mr Grumpy who rarely has a compliment to offer. And, best of all (in my opinion) there is enough left of the chicken dish to be served another night (so long as I make another batch of dumplings and boil up more egg noodles).

Tomorrow will find me whipping up a batch of mashed potatoes (to go with the meatloaves of course) and a pot of vegetarian chili (with TVP in place of ground beef) and probably doing more crocheting in front of the fire.

There is so much that needs to be cleaned, tidied, or organized around the house. There is so much work I could be doing in terms of working here on the blog or even the book project that I’ve been playing with for the past couple of years. But, lately, both seem to be insurmountable tasks.

I can only hope that as my depression wanes and my health improves my energy and inspiration will return. In the meantime, I am off to do more crocheting (and the never ending task of weaving in those cursed ends).

Blessings

Mama Kelly

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2 Responses to “Warming Winter Fare and Weaving in Ends”

By Anne on Feb 7, 2010 |

::huge hug:: Sometimes doing what we internally deem as nothing is more important than all the cleaning, cooking, and fussing than is imaginable. Today is my 44th birthday, and I figure I can share my year’s wish with you– may we both be gifted with better health, mental and physical and happiness beyond all belief! And may I say I wish I knew how to crochet myself–at the end of my mental wanderings all I have is a day playing a video game ;D

By Zulma on Feb 7, 2010 |

I too spent a self-indulgent weekend cross-stitching, playing Sims 2 and writing. Writing for my own pleasure. Not for my blog, not for my writing course. Just writing. I also have issues with depression (can’t wait for spring, my symptoms are easier to control then) and I think lazy weekends are essential in dealing with it.

It’s like a reminder that the world won’t fall apart if we’re not on top of things 24/7. It takes some of the stress off and that goes a long way in helping to lift the depression.

Keep looking after yourself and enjoy these moments. They go a long way towards maintaining mental and physical health.

Blessings on you and yours.