Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Tuesday

Another squashed-in-between-two-extremes day. Snowstorm yesterday, Arctic blast tomorrow, plenty of sunshine and moderate temps (just below freezing) today. I mean, you'd be a fool not to whisk out the skis, right?

But first, a mini breakfast.


farmette life.jpg



And for me -- a lovely morning with my friend, at Finca. When she is in town, I'll drop pretty much everything to sit down with her over coffee.


farmette life-14.jpg



And if I time it right, I can still dash over with Ed to the park for a run along the ungroomed trails. It's a little slow going in a layer of heavy snow, but it's beautiful!


farmette life-22.jpg



Phew! Made it in time to throw down the skis and go out to get the kids. It's a little tight, and I notice that my list of Mom to-do-things is getting more additions and few subtractions, but still, you just have to squeeze in the great outdoors when the weather gods throw you a beautiful set of hours.


farmette life-35.jpg



Oh, right, we're onto kids now. I don't bother asking if they want to play outside. Sparrow doesn't have preferences -- he wants to be wherever his sister is.


farmette life-59.jpg




farmette life-69.jpg




Snowdrop has had her outdoor time at school. She wants the books, the stories, the make believe, the snacks! He's just fine with that.


farmette life-78.jpg


We cut it a little short today, because I have an evening date with my daughter for our weekly chat. It's the only set of minutes that she has free and I seize that chance to catch up. Just the two of us. Sort of. Sparrow comes in occasionally to steal a handful of nuts.

And then home to Ed, with take-out Taigu Noodles -- a new favorite that I grab from an eatery near the young family's home.

I know this is a short-cut post. Few thoughts, many chronological run-throughs: did this, did that. Ho hum. Oh, but what a stunning day! If winter were this beautiful all the time, I may not be so hungry for spring right about now.