We're slowly emerging from the fog of the babymoon. Last week we holed up in the cabin, just the four of us, basking in baby bliss, counting those sweet baby toes, nuzzling those soft baby cheeks, watching in amazement as sibling love blossoms and grows (Miss Kate is absolutely smitten with her brother).....There's still a lot of that going on of course, but Mark went back to the office yesterday, so we're gently settling into our "new normal", figuring out the new rhythmns and routines of our days as a foursome.
A snowstorm moved through Sunday, and actually is only beginning to taper off today. It's been beautiful, although I haven't spent any time outdoors, what with the wee one to tend to. Kate did go for a short winter wonderland walk with her daddy. We've had about four to five inches. The cold is bitter though, so I've taken my job of keeping the home fires burning very seriously. I love our woodstove; nothing is cozier than curling up next to the fire with a hot cup of tea and a babe snuggled to your breast.
This weekend we are revving up the Christmas magic around these parts. Saturday we'll put up the Christmas tree and other decorations. Andrew's arrival means I'm doing this later in the year than usual, but actually I think taking a bit of a break between Thanksgiving and Christmas has been nice, and something we'll probably continue. I've always been one of those who takes the tree down the day after Christmas, and it makes me feel a bit Scroogey. But when it's been up since the day after Thanksgiving, frankly I'm just sick of it and want my house back to normal. So by waiting a bit, I'm hoping to be able to enjoy the tree and the holiday spirit until New Year's at least. We shall see.....
A few other things tickling my fancy of late:
These chocolate dipped homemade marshmallows (more for Kate than me, of course......she's gaga for marshmallows)
Molly's skillet carrots......So simple, but absolutely delicious in a wholesome, savory sort of way (a welcome reprieve from the sugary gluttony that takes over this time of year). These will definitely be made again and again, much like her recipe for braised cabbage that we have at least on a weekly basis throughout the fall and winter. Also, the news that she is working on a new book has me thrilled! A Homemade Life is probably my favorite food memoir ever.
This Advent calendar: Every year I say I'm going to make an advent calendar, and have yet to do it. But this one is so simple, but so beautiful and inspiring, I'm bookmarking it for next year.....
Everybody Likes Sandwiches: A new (to me) food blog to devour. Specifically, I'm loving this post on holiday baking and gift giving.
A snowstorm moved through Sunday, and actually is only beginning to taper off today. It's been beautiful, although I haven't spent any time outdoors, what with the wee one to tend to. Kate did go for a short winter wonderland walk with her daddy. We've had about four to five inches. The cold is bitter though, so I've taken my job of keeping the home fires burning very seriously. I love our woodstove; nothing is cozier than curling up next to the fire with a hot cup of tea and a babe snuggled to your breast.
This weekend we are revving up the Christmas magic around these parts. Saturday we'll put up the Christmas tree and other decorations. Andrew's arrival means I'm doing this later in the year than usual, but actually I think taking a bit of a break between Thanksgiving and Christmas has been nice, and something we'll probably continue. I've always been one of those who takes the tree down the day after Christmas, and it makes me feel a bit Scroogey. But when it's been up since the day after Thanksgiving, frankly I'm just sick of it and want my house back to normal. So by waiting a bit, I'm hoping to be able to enjoy the tree and the holiday spirit until New Year's at least. We shall see.....
A few other things tickling my fancy of late:
These chocolate dipped homemade marshmallows (more for Kate than me, of course......she's gaga for marshmallows)
Molly's skillet carrots......So simple, but absolutely delicious in a wholesome, savory sort of way (a welcome reprieve from the sugary gluttony that takes over this time of year). These will definitely be made again and again, much like her recipe for braised cabbage that we have at least on a weekly basis throughout the fall and winter. Also, the news that she is working on a new book has me thrilled! A Homemade Life is probably my favorite food memoir ever.
This Advent calendar: Every year I say I'm going to make an advent calendar, and have yet to do it. But this one is so simple, but so beautiful and inspiring, I'm bookmarking it for next year.....
Everybody Likes Sandwiches: A new (to me) food blog to devour. Specifically, I'm loving this post on holiday baking and gift giving.
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