Mornings...

It is 5:13 am, and I have been up since 3:50am.  The alarm went off like a starting pistol, and we were off. 

By 4:15am, I was hard at work in the kitchen.  The giant garden of the summer, which kept me so very busy weeding and planting, is now keeping me tied to the kitchen.  Cherry tomatoes are slow roasting in the oven, complete with olive oil and spices.  Water is readying to boil to blanch the green beans.  And once that is done, as soon as light hits the sky, we are back out to the garden to see what else can be harvested in the early morning hours.

There is no sleeping in during harvest days.

I know that I have scarcely a post to my name these days.  The summer has run away, and taken me with it, caught up in its warm rays and growing days.  But, I will be back soon with updates and pictures - so much has happened.  The baby chicks are now nearly full grown, and (I think) even saw fit to lay an egg.  We adopted a puppy, who is my new gardening (digging!) companion.

There is so much to write, and so little time.  So, until I can get back again...

A Tuesday....

The morning is starting slow.  We got up on time, compared to yesterday, and I am now sitting in the company of a daughter, two cats, and the Jurassic Park sounding guinea pigs (seriously freaky....)  I am sure that the son will join us soon.

Shortly, I will have to get somewhat dressed to let out the chickens.  The weather will not be kind this morning what passes for sleep wear in this house....  It is rainy and cool, and this atmosphere provides no incentive to get up and moving....Rather, given a choice, I would snuggly into the couch with the sleepy daughter, and continue working on the blanket I am crocheting for her...

However, that is not the choice.  And I will rise and get moving this morning.  I have already sent the husband off to work, and given myself a much needed haircut (don't tell the daughter - my choice of hair style is a source of constant embarrassment to her...)....  So, enough stalling....here I go... 

Wishing everyone a lovely, although rainy, Tuesday....