The rain has returned today; we had a break in the weather pattern yesterday. The rain is back, and its pitter patter sings a rhythm as I type my thoughts. My boys are up, working on breakfast, and I'm thumbnail sketching my day today. My car came back from the garage with failed inspection and a list of repairs. Discussion and research into parts and repairs to do here at home happened; the result is that the repair costs may be exceeding the car's value. Poo! She's paid off. I'm ready to trade in for a team of Rotties and a good size dog cart to pull the kids & I around. Hey, I can't have farm animals in the 'burbs but I can have dogs. Food for thought. Actually, looking into the investment of a good bike & bike trailer for my boys to ride safetly in.
No gardening today, at least no digging in the dirt to drop seed or transplant. What small plants I have at the moment should be loving the endless watering they are receiving; as long as it doesn't create mold & mildew due to over watering, we should be fine. Maybe some digging in the garage today; I'm missing a garden tool I really need and I know its in there. Probably lurking in a dark corner somewhere hidden by spider webs....I'm currently continuing the process of sorting through my life and putting some organization to it.
One of the tasks I'm hoping to tackle today is to sit and sew. I've been trying to do so all this week at night after the kids go to bed but with basement cleanup to keep the water out of our basement while we get this second round of rain for a week to 10 days, I've been exhausted by the time they decide to call it a night. Of course, their outside time has been limited to the backporch because of the rain, so with no access to the park nearby, their energy levels are through the roof. I wish mine was as well. I don't do energy drinks, as I'm a breastfeeding momma. Coffee in the morning, teas throughout the day. I sneak a few relaxing brews in there to balance things out; otherwise, I'd be pinging by 3 PM.
Oh yeah, what am I sewing, right? Trying to finish a summer dress and a nice paisley skirt; the skirt only needs a button & a couple hook & eye closures. The dress is a basic pattern that should only take 30 mins; its taken me almost four yrs to finish it! Yeah, life gets in there and makes it fun to finish tasks I once was able to give my entire attention to. I'm a mom now, one who's able to be at home with her children, and my time doesn't always go to where I may want it to; and energy levels don't always stick around. Parenthood is a balancing act, one that requires constant attention. Its a contact sport with rules that change according to the age of the children involved.
I'm weaving, I know. My life feels much like a tapestry or blanket on a loom. A thread of color and texture makes the background or foundation, and as each moment comes along to color the experience, another thread is added. A rainbow of experiences spread and jump into a pattern to create the story, my story, my story as a woman with many caps. My sustainable living facet leaves a recipe with this post; my preschooler and I made bread yesterday. Enjoy!
~Momma
Leftover Cereal Flatbread
-Leftover cereal
-Whole wheat flour
-Salt
-Water if needed
Add flour to leftover cereal (oatmeal, brown rice, gruel, corn meal, whatever) until of kneadable consistency. Add salt (about 1/2 t per cup of flour). Knead well and let sit in bowl covered with wet towel and in a warm place for 4-6 hrs, or overnight. Knead again and roll out (about 1/2" thick) onto oiled cookie sheets. Let rise in warm place covered with damp towel 1/2 to 2 hrs. Brush top with oil, melted butter, and sprinkle with salt and oregano, or your choice of minced onion, marjoram, basil, sesame. Bake @ 375 degrees for 30 mins, or until browned all over. Cut into squares, and serve hot.
*(The Tassajara Bread Book, by Edward Espe Brown. 1970. Shambala, Berkeley)
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