April 16, 2020
Checking in - I don't have my normal "quiet" time with my coffee with the grandchildren here. No matter how early I get up, they seem to hear me and get up with me; that means not much computer time.
Still trying to stay with the starch solution - it is hard with the grandchildren here because they are SAD eaters, trying to find what they like that is compliant with the program. Unfortunately, I am not having a lot of success. I want to make sure they get enough calories that do not come from processed foods.They like rice and pancakes. So, I am grinding my own wheat berries/rye to make whole grain pancakes and making rice quite often. I am bummed that other than french fries they do not like potatoes (my go-to starch)
I cleaned out the pantry to see what I had and I found a bag of black-eyed peas. So, I made:
https://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2008/01/creole-black-eyed-peas.html.
I left out the cayenne and the hot sauce, but unfortunately I grabbed a can of tomatoes with chilies in it. Too spicy for everyone but me. So, I packaged up single serving with rice and froze some for my future meals. That recipe is definitely a keeper for me - first time I ever tried black-eyed peas. Different flavor than the other beans I usually eat. I am definitely going to buy more if I find some.
Our state has extended the stay at home order - May 13. I am guessing that hubby and I will most likely finish the home schooling for the kids. So, that means no peace and quiet for a while. GS2 is diagnosed with ADD and GD2 is just as hyper. Busy, busy, busy -- we found a hill in the woods they like to run up and down. Plus on top of the hill is a nice spot for me to sit. I cleared it out. When the weather warms up, the kids and I are going to have a picnic there.
We did go for a picnic the other day, we drove around some lakes looking for an area to pull over - only found a boat landing. I take the kids on walks looking for signs of bigfoot - see a lot of trees that have fallen into an X -- as we were eating our lunch GD2 calls out, "Grandma, humans are coming." as she sees some people walking down to the lake.
I have been managing to get out and do some yard work - one of my projects is to clear a path around our property for my get-away if I need to. I must really like being out there because hours pass by and it seems like minutes. Lots of brush needs to be cleared so I can use my mower. I am 3/4 finished. We are going to make some "bushcraft" sites. I wanted to have a clear path in the event I need to make a quick get-away (think bears or neighbor's dog here).
Not sure if the bears are awake yet, but the other day while out for a walk with the kids, we heard a growl in the woods. Did not see what made the noise and because I had the kids with me, I called hubby to come and get us. Practice run-- I'd be mauled if I had to wait for him to get me. Good to know. I am now carry a big stick with me when I go out. I carry pepper spray, but I think I'll up grade to a can of bear spray if I can find some when and if the stores open up again.
Other than hubby, who has had a cough since Dec, we seem to be healthy. I'll check in occasionally and give up dates.