Homemaking

 Today we woke to a crisp, foggy, January day. I bundled up the big kids and sent them off to catch the bus. They hurried down the lane way as the frost nipped their soft cheeks and quickly climbed onto the warm bus. I threw on a sweater and went to work around the house, taking lots of breaks to snuggle and nurse Sawyer. It's so hard to get things done and somedays I feel like all I do is nurse the baby...

I've recently decided to try my hand at sourdough! I adopted a starter from a friend and laughed this afternoon when I realized it's like having another kid that I have to remember to feed every day. But it's so neat watching it bubble as it digests the flour and water mixture. I'm super excited about this wild yeast and can't wait to make it into something.

I spent most of my afternoon snuggled beneath a blanket on the couch. I've been trying to finish this blanket for years now! I pick it up and add a few rows here and there whenever I have time to spare. While my busy toddler napped and the aroma of fresh bread filled my house, I added a few more rows to this giant crochet blanket.

The view from my kitchen window made me feel grateful for where we live. I am also grateful that when Winter becomes dull and boring, we get a few days of beauty to help sustain us. I love cozy blankets, snuggly babies and gorgeous Winter views.