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| Milk drying off inside...a pug behind her |
I can't remember the last time we had a shower here. Probably over a month, but I don't know. What I do know is that the lawns have been turning brown, and my black-eyed Susans were past their sale date quite awhile ago.
As a celebration I let the kids off the hook with school. They've done their work privately, and as of this minute are supposed to be involved in some sort of creative pursuit. I know the least one is painting, and her older sister is playing with glitter. Not sure what youngest son is up to, but whatever it is, it's alright.
I sat on the front porch earlier and took the leaves and petals off of the echinacea I'd cut down last week. After they dry I'll grind some of them in the coffee mill and put them back for later. When I can order more glycerin capsules, I'll have enough pills for winter. Will make more tincture as well. I have some steeping even now.
It's been good to putter around today with the kids occupied. I needed a day to play and have tidied the kitchen, dining room and have begun the same in the living room. With the dry weather, the dust has been horrid, so I've enjoyed cleaning up the place. I put different old floral tablecloths out too, which is always nice when the seasons change.
Hope to have a restful night as well. Might take the kids to the art gallery in the morning, but tomorrow ought to be light as far as busyness goes. Sunday is Confirmation Day for third son and middle daughter so a celebration on Sunday will be nice to think about too. Nothing pressing, just a quiet day. Take care.
{grand total egg count to date---46, but only 2 today}
