I had my first in a very long-time day to myself yesterday. I was able to get some stuff done in town that has been every so long in coming. 5 Weeks!
Five weeks of not really buying groceries…just running in for milk or something of that nature…you would NOT have liked my grocery bill…I didn’t either. 😦 Still I was thankful that I HAD rather stock piled some things and we had the freezer with some meat and the end of the jars I had put up last summer/fall. It all worked out for the best. Now I just need to start rebuilding, I’m down to four package of hamburger, many frozen chickens and some frozen vegetables, like corn. Going five weeks without really shopping and eating and feeding people straight from the larder is really nice.
(You can see the yellow leaves starting to appear)
When I was working outside yesterday I noticed the little Robins are gone. They have left us I know not when. 😦 😦 Another sure sign that winter is coming. We still have lots of swallows and the hummingbirds plus many others.
A crow landed in the old cottonwood tree as I worked and cawed to me he was back and fall was coming. I guess it is so.
Last week was my last full week of having the little grandchildren everyday. Since both of their parents….Misty (teaches) and Kelly (Assistant Principal) go back to work the First of August ————–THANK HEAVENS MISTY HAS FELT WELL ENOUGH TO GO BACK!!!! The kids stay with us.
Thursday (the kids and I) went to Fat Cat Pottery to create something fun, then Friday we had a fun day by eating out (JUNK FOOD) at Wendy’s, then going on over to the Miniature Golf place and played a round, after that we went to the batting cages to see if we could hit a few soft balls.
Then to top the whole afternoon off we headed to Dairy Queen for ice cream. I let them have the biggest ice cream they thought they could eat :).
This next week the two oldest will hop the bus and be in school. The youngest will stay with us until Thursday when it will be her turn to start school. Kindergarten rotates the little ones in so no one is afraid and can handle the new environment.
After that Terry and I think we will take a short trip just to unwind by ourselves, something over night but close by.
He has stopped irrigating the pintos and will start pulling them soon. Then it will be time for the last cutting of alfalfa. When that time comes he will have stopped irrigating the corn. Corn harvest will/should be sometime in October. Boy, this summer has flown.
I hope everyone has a restful Sunday,
Your very thankful friend, Linda
Life on a Colorado Farm 
Hi Linda, Glad things are settling down for you and Terry. It’s a good idea to take a short trip just to unwind…. We couldn’t go five weeks without going to the grocery store… Our reason is that we don’t have enough freezer/fridge space…. Glad you had stockpiled so much!!!!
It’s great to hear that Misty is feeling better. Hope that continues…
Hugs,
Betsy
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Great news on the Colorado front. A little spoiling of grandchildren is good for everyone.
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i’m sure you’re ready for some quieter times!
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I’m glad you were able to have a day for yourself. You (and Terry) definitely need to be able to unwind after the hectic weeks you’ve had. I hope you can find a nice place for an overnight trip. Your grandchildren are all adorable, but you knew that, didn’t you?
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I know you are ready for some down-time. We are thinking to do the same once the business move is done and hubby’s gotten some rest. It doesn’t have to be far, just far enough to keep from hearing the grass and dust bunnies growing. I haven’t played mini-golf in years, I may have to take some of the grandkids there when I visit next week.
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Relaxation time will be good for you guys! That grocery bill does run high. We go about every 4 – 6 weeks. People are like WOW! Well, we don’t live just down the road. 2 hour + round trip!
Your lilies are very pretty!
Have a beautiful, restful Sunday.
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Normal and routine can be soooo beneficial. Glad you’ve gotten it back.
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Summer always flies by, even when it’s a ‘normal’ summer….and yours definitely was NOT that! I’m so impressed by how well the kids seem to be handling all this…a tribute to all the adults in the family! Good job you had a lot of food ‘put by’….now you know why you did that!
Take care — and it sounds like a great idea to take some time for yourselves. It is well-deserved!
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Everything abt this post makes me happy! It’s do full of good things.
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“…the biggest ice cream they thought they could eat.”–I’m going to be a grandma just like you one day. Sounds like they’re having a lovely time at your house, despite the ups and downs you’ve been having. Lucky, lucky kids!
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Isn’t it wonderful to have food in the pantry for company and not have to worry about getting to the store? I do that, too. And especially with winter coming on, I make sure I have enough of everything to last awhile.
A little time away will be so refreshing for both of you. You have had a hectic summer. Glad Misty is doing better and back to work. I know you had a good time with the grandkids, tho. Lovely pictures of them and your garden, Linda.
Blessings!
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Take rest when you can.
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Love the pictures of your outings with the kids. wow….summer has really gone quickly! Hope you and Hubby can get away for a short trip. Just love your blog. Wishing you all the best Linda!
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Talk about grocery bill, boy, do I know what you are saying! Glad things are starting to get better!
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I’m so glad Misty is doing better! Those grandkids of yours will remember that fun day for a long time. My kids like junk food with Grammy and Chappy too.
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That must have been a time saver when you needed it to be.
Glad to hear Misty feels well enough to work, yes. Hope she continues to strengthen.
You and Terry enjoy your time together.
*hugs* ♥
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If it makes you feel any better , our crows are just starting to do their practice migration. they leave here about the end of Sept. We always have a few robins all winter. You’ve had a very busy time and there’s still more to come.
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It sounds like you had a busy day… but satisfying in being able to do your own thing.
Isn’t it amazing how long we can manage to eat from what we have squirreled away?!
The kids are so cute. I bet they are having great fun.
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Good to hear that Misty is good enough to go to work. Yes, you need at least one night away! I am trying to empty out the freezer…before corn goes back in. We stockpile food too especially in the winter. Have a good week:)
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