Wacky Weather and Busy Days
Are you having some wacky weather where you live or is it traditional wintertime? It was 79 degrees Fahrenheit (26 celsius) yesterday. Today we are supposed to get more of the same plus a thunderstorm.
We've had a busy week so far. Monday morning I thought I set my alarm for 5:45. I woke up at 8 AM when the phone rang. It was a call to sub. Thankfully for a half a day beginning at 11:15. After a very easy sub job, the girls and I went grocery shopping. Then I took Hannah to drama.
Tuesday's schedule was full as well. Holly and I made sarmale for Girl Scouts. It was her turn to make an international food and she had her heart set on the traditional Romanian dish. Well, I've only made it twice and that was a long time ago. I never made it in Romania. Romanians made it for us when we went to their homes and when they came to ours, they expected American cuisine. I knew that a half recipe would be more than enough for a group of girls who would probably turn their noses up at the sight of stuffed cabbages, so I only bought one head of cabbage. We started cooking before I took a shower because my clothes were in the dryer. Half way through wrapping the meat mixture with the cabbage leaves, I realized that the inside of the head of cabbage wasn't going to cooperate with us. The leaves were too thick and tough. There's probably a trick to it but time was not on our side. I'm sure that the wrapping of sarmale is a skill that must be learned as a young Romanian girl and Holly and I were not going to accomplish it in the hour's time that we had. So I ran out to the store for another head. No make up and a bad case of bed head. Dear Holly, please know how much I love you when I leave the house without hair and makeup being done. We finally finished the sarmale, I got my shower and we took off for girl scouts. Everyone tried Holly's treat. Several just ate the meat inside. That's what my kids used to do. We stayed at Girl Scouts a while longer because the weather was so nice and the girls wanted to play outside. Then it was time to head home, put the leftover food in the fridge and go out to eat with a friend.
It's nearly 70 degrees now and I am going to have to open some windows or turn on the AC. I am planning on getting some cleaning accomplished. It's amazing how busy schedules get in the way of housework. We are supposed to go walking with some other homeschoolers this afternoon and in our free time, we'll make some SWAPS.
I also made a quiz yesterday, just for fun. Go ahead and take it and let me know how you did! Thanks and have a great day!!
We've had a busy week so far. Monday morning I thought I set my alarm for 5:45. I woke up at 8 AM when the phone rang. It was a call to sub. Thankfully for a half a day beginning at 11:15. After a very easy sub job, the girls and I went grocery shopping. Then I took Hannah to drama.
Tuesday's schedule was full as well. Holly and I made sarmale for Girl Scouts. It was her turn to make an international food and she had her heart set on the traditional Romanian dish. Well, I've only made it twice and that was a long time ago. I never made it in Romania. Romanians made it for us when we went to their homes and when they came to ours, they expected American cuisine. I knew that a half recipe would be more than enough for a group of girls who would probably turn their noses up at the sight of stuffed cabbages, so I only bought one head of cabbage. We started cooking before I took a shower because my clothes were in the dryer. Half way through wrapping the meat mixture with the cabbage leaves, I realized that the inside of the head of cabbage wasn't going to cooperate with us. The leaves were too thick and tough. There's probably a trick to it but time was not on our side. I'm sure that the wrapping of sarmale is a skill that must be learned as a young Romanian girl and Holly and I were not going to accomplish it in the hour's time that we had. So I ran out to the store for another head. No make up and a bad case of bed head. Dear Holly, please know how much I love you when I leave the house without hair and makeup being done. We finally finished the sarmale, I got my shower and we took off for girl scouts. Everyone tried Holly's treat. Several just ate the meat inside. That's what my kids used to do. We stayed at Girl Scouts a while longer because the weather was so nice and the girls wanted to play outside. Then it was time to head home, put the leftover food in the fridge and go out to eat with a friend.
It's nearly 70 degrees now and I am going to have to open some windows or turn on the AC. I am planning on getting some cleaning accomplished. It's amazing how busy schedules get in the way of housework. We are supposed to go walking with some other homeschoolers this afternoon and in our free time, we'll make some SWAPS.
I also made a quiz yesterday, just for fun. Go ahead and take it and let me know how you did! Thanks and have a great day!!
Labels: Daily life, Girl Scouts, Holly, Romania, weather
posted by KarenW at
6:54 AM
7 Comments:
I am still so new to Texas I don't know what normal weather is. It has been warm - neighbors had air on yesterday - but I didn't think it was necessary - but for some reason - people around here don't open their windows. I do - I LOVE the breeze. I just love it.
Glad to hear you had a nice day. I love cabbage rolls. You'll have to share that recipe sometime.
Hey Karen! Long time no visit. Life has thrown us a bunch of lemons of the past few months. So we been busy making lemonade for the Lord! LOL!
Wow, you did have a busy day. I am curious, is sarmale anything like stuffed American stuffed cabbage? It sounded yummy and then I thought...I don't really know what's in it. hehehehe! My brain is rolling away with my tummy.
I am glad to had to stop by. Off to Julie's!
Hey there Karen -I don't know if the US would be too good to move to either - we've been watching your tornado news this morning!
Might have to stick with volcanoes :-)
Cheers,
Cate
Sounds like a fun day - what a scrificial mom you are! :) No, we still are in a typical winter here in Minnesota. Actually the last several years were unseasonably warm, and now this year is more like a typical winter. I don't care what Al Gore says, God is still in control! (A soapbox of mine) Blessings on your day!
I agree this weather is crazy, but I love it!
I took the quiz...I missed 2. I missed which daughter was in public school and how long you've been back from Romania. I was surprised I got that many right, though.
Enjoy the breeze/wind that's blowing. I think the cold air is coming back tonight.
Hi Karen,
I think your braid looks great. That is awesome about meeting new friends and missionaries to boot! The wacky weather here is bigtime snow. Your 70's weather is not anything we are experiencing. Dh said it was 1 F here this morning and -14 down the road 12 miles.
Have a great rest of the week.
Carol
Stuffed cabages sounds yummy! I haven't had them in such a long time!
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