Good morning, everyone. I'm at mum and dad's today, having travelled up yesterday afternoon. It was an easy journey for once, with only one hold up for road repairs and early enough that the lowering sun didn't cause any visibility problems.
I took Emily (the knitted doll) with me as mum saw me making her and was interersted and she loved the finished thing, so I will leave her (Emily) here. I quite fancy making another one - it was interesting work.
Today I will be taking down all the decorations for mum and dad. I'm sad about that as it does brighten up the room but tomorrow is twelfth night so it's time. Apart from that it's the usual meal making, washing, ironing, etc. I've brought up the turkey stock and bits off the carcass which I had frozen after Christmas as they both love a turkey stew. There will be enough to make several portions to freeze as well which will be very welcome.
Well, I had better get going. Mum doesn't wake for a while yet but there's stuff to do and a stew to prepare which involves peeling loadsa root veg (delicious) before a nice, slow simmer.
Have a great Saturday.
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You're a treasure for doing what you do, Joy. Your parents must really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteOur decorations came down yesterday and it looks a bit gloomy and miserable without them. I should have left up some fairy lights. X
It's a shame they have to come down but I guess if tyher were always up we'd not apreciate them nearly so much. I shall do my own on Monday evening.
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It all can look a bit bare in January when the decorations come down so Emily will provide a new focal point for your mum. I hope they enjoy the Turkey stew - I am sure they appreciate all the things you do for them it must make all the difference to your dad to have a helping hand. x
ReplyDeleteI'm making a lentil and vegetable soup today. I've been fancying it for ages so have got my act together and will be eating in about an hour or so ... just in time to watch the first Fantastic Beasts film on ITV.
ReplyDeleteI've been going through your recipes on your other blog ... lots of interesting ones to try out so thank you very much!
You are such a wonderful, thoughtful daughter!
ReplyDeleteThank you, everyone. Sorry I didn't reply earlier.
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