Good Morning!
Whew! I slept over 9 hours last night (and around 10 on Saturday night)!! I'm still in the waking up phase, but it felt so good to sleep in. I must have needed it. It's a chilly morning here, but the sun is out and I have some laundry in the machine - will hang it to dry on the lines.
Colin & Mailing were over for dinner on Saturday and it was great to see them. The baby is only a month away!! I keep wondering what we can get them (they keep buying everything they need/want themselves) or getting stuff from friends. I finally asked Saturday night and Mailing said the best thing would be meals that we could bring over for them to have after the baby is born. Easy enough since I love to cook. I'm already dreaming up stews, soups and various dishes I can make and take to them. As they said, they do not really need "stuff" and their house is small - they don't want to overload it with baby things.
Yesterday I made a new-to-us vegetarian dish that was so yummy! It is Lemony White Bean Pasta With Sun Dried Tomatoes and Walnuts. Here is a link: https://www.lastingredient.com/pasta-baby-greens-beans-walnuts/
My friend Leslie had sent me sun dried tomatoes from Italy that were amazing! Different (and so much better) than anything you can get here in the States. I used both baby spinach and baby arugula and did not put the cheese in it (of course I didn't). Fletch sprinkled his with parm, but said it didn't really need it. We both agreed that no harm would be done by adding a bit of cooked bacon or crumbled sausage. LOL. Anyway, definitely a keeper and one I will make again.
Today I've got things to take care of - received a doctors bill for a co-pay that I already paid when I had my visit (back in July), so I need to follow up with them. I'm reviewing Medicare Advantage options this afternoon (I really dislike that this needs to be done each year). And, I'm hoping that a couple of books will come in for me at our library - I had started a Barbara Pym novel from my own bookcase, but am having a bit of a struggle got get into it. And, of course, I'm hoping for some "making" time (stitching and knitting). Anything to keep myself occupied if you know what I mean (and I know you all do).
Take care my friends and be gentle with yourself. Have a very good Monday.
I think meals are the perfect thing to get C&M! John's mother did this for me after both of my boys were born and I still remember it as one of the nicest and most helpful things anyone has ever done for me. She made stuffed shells, macaroni & cheese, beef stew, ziti, and soup. It was all delicious and very welcome. It's hard to believe the baby will be here in just a month. Happy Monday and keep busy!
ReplyDeleteThat pasta looks really yummy! I'm not sure the other members of my family would like the beans, but the rest of it sounds right up our alley, so thanks for the link to the recipe! I'm sure C and M will be incredibly grateful to have home-cooked meals in those early days when no one is really sleeping.
ReplyDeleteWow just a month!!! You must be so excited.
ReplyDeletePrepared meals are the perfect gift for Colin and Mailing. I know they will appreciate them more than “stuff.”
ReplyDeleteWe've had to go over insurance options this week too. The Mister has a federal BC BS policy and big changes are happening for those of us who also have Medicare as the primary. It's like learning a new language to figure it all out and it's making me grumpy.
ReplyDeleteI think meals are a perfect gift for Colin & Mailing. You know what they like to eat better than anyone else. When Piper was born I stayed at Mandy's house and helped any way I could and cooking was a big one. They also had so much "stuff" from others. I contented myself with buying necessities like diapers, wipes and other odds and ends that a baby needs. It's getting SO close and I know how excited you must be.
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Betsy
I think meals are the best baby gift of all. I bet you are so excited to welcome this babe. Thank you for the link to the recipe. I am always on the lookout for good veggie dishes. I'm trying to decide how to occupy myself tomorrow evening.
ReplyDeleteOh yum! That dish looks so delicious, Vera! I think meals are the absolute best thing you can give new parents! I am sure you will cook up a storm to stock up their freezer... what a truly loving gift. Happy Election Day!
ReplyDeleteThat looks good! And Colin and Mailing are so fortunate to have you close by and willing to help - what an exciting time for all of you!
ReplyDeleteThat dish looks delicious!!! The meals will make a great gift!
ReplyDeletewhat an interesting dish, thanks for the link! one month is not very far at all!!!
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