I woke my children at 9:30 a.m. and made them watch the Inagurational events. It was a wonderful oppurtunity to discuss what was happening and the meaning behind it all. I hope that they will remember this event, when they get older. I shed a little tear when the President took his oath. Such a monumental event. If accomplishes nothing else, Barak Obama is a temendous role model for the African American people and a symbol of hope during dark times.
My garden is both dieing and producing all at the same time. My tomatoes are not doing well. I will have to start all over and this time in big rubbermaid containers. The greenbeans are great, but not plenty enough. The brocolli is right on time! I found a floret on two bushes. I was so excited. Squeeled like a small child, I did! The weather has been so wierd this season. My veggie area has a micro climate that is not sufficient. I must move the garden. Oh what a job that will be.
I have dinner simmering on the stove. I am making beef veggie soup. It smells good. The kids found it odd that I used hamburger meat. My husband just balked at it. He will eat it and I am sure he will like it.
We had a good school day. I didn’t get to everything on my list, but that is okay. Tomorrow is another day. I really enjoy homeschooling my children. I also enjoy learning, again, everything I have to teach.
Florida is experiencing a cold snap and this one is the coldest of the season. Tomorrow night, we will have lows in the lower 30’s. BRRR. Right now is a blustery, grey 56 degrees and the sun is going down. We will probably run the heat overnight and tomorrow night. I should not complain though. My brother is in Michigan and it is in the teens for highs. I can’t imagine what the lows must be.
January 20th, has been a great day. The U.S has made its own personal history with our new President Obama, and my children were able to witness it in the comfort of their home. We have a good meal to eat and ”wood” to burn for heat. I say, Good Day.
I watched the inaugeration today too, and I good expectations of the next few years! When things hit rock bottom…there’s only one other way to go! LOL
Glad to hear that you have had a good day. Other than watching the presidential stuff, Chuck had a drs appt today, and otherwise we are doing nothing. I like doing nothing!
Lots of people use hamburger in thier soups! Its not like you are making them eat fish soup or anything. Thats one soup I dont think I will ever try.
Comment by SandyLea — January 20, 2009 @ 6:04 pm |
What a great event for the kids to experience!!! I worked yesterday and didn’t get a chance to watch it.
Gardening is such a learning experience!! I wasn’t able to grow broccoli at all when I tried that! Keep on trying it and figuring out what works. I need to move my garden this year and am not looking forward to it, lol.
Comment by Amber S. — January 21, 2009 @ 6:34 am |
I watched, too It was definitely a historical moment!
Laurie, you must tell me your broccoli secret! LOL Everytime I grow it, somebody else (ie., a critter) gets to eat it!
I found out that I can petition the city here to be able to keep 3 chickens… provided, of course, that I jump through all their hoops. I guess I’ll start practicing my jumping now. LOL
Comment by homesteadbaker — January 21, 2009 @ 11:18 am |
Kitty, I think I have gotten lucky with the brocolli. Tonight we have a freeze warning. I will cover it all and hope that is enough!
Comment by kirataffy — January 21, 2009 @ 12:58 pm |
Laurie, sounds like you are doing well! Just wanted to drop in and say hi..and great news on the garden that is producing!
Soup sounds very good…..we got 4″ of snow…and I have been making ‘cold weather’ dishes for us to eat…..so far so good!
Take care……love you and miss you…….
Anita
Comment by frugalchick — January 21, 2009 @ 1:53 pm |