Tyra Creates

Spring Day

 
I love this picture of Mack. It was a warm day, the window was open, curtains blowing in the breeze and there he stood looking out at the world. He loves to run and play out there and now he can't. He's stuck inside unless he's doing his business. No running, jumping, playing. He has a torn ACL which means no fun, at least for him. And to make matters worse, he has to lose some weight as he is now "chubby".

I spend quite a bit of time laying in my bed looking out that same window. I love when it's warm and I can open it, let in the sounds of the happy birds and the smells of spring. I love this time of year. I look at spring as more of a fresh start than the new year.

I live in the woods so all winter it's gloomy and well, dead looking. Now the woods is coming alive, getting greener by the day. Dogwood trees have bloomed, our cherry tree has bloomed (pictures to come later), the birds are busy building nests (and doing "other" things) and I love it. The ospreys have come which for me is the surest sign that spring has arrived.

My day today wasn't the best. I didn't sleep well so I was exhausted before my feet even hit the floor. Ally called me hysterical, she had fallen and hurt her knee which meant a trip to the pediatrician and the xray department. I also had to fit in payroll and a meeting with our health insurance agent.

Needless to say, I'm in desperate need of some down time. Abby has practice but I very well may be a bad mom and have her skip it for my sanity. Alton may not approve, if so, he can take her. I won't stop him.

I want to go home and sit outside in the sun for just a bit. Soak up its warmth, listen to the birds, shut my eyes and just be. It won't last long. Someone will need something but if I can just grab a few minutes of peace, I will feel better.

What do you like about spring? How do you unwind from a busy, hectic day? 

Days at Home

I have had off work the last 2 days, I have spent that time resting, catching up with things around the house, enjoying the peace and quiet while the kids are at school.

This is Mack and he loves when I'm home from work. We spend time snuggling and napping on the sofa.

Mack has been so good for me. I got him 3 weeks after my father died, he brought life and happiness into our home. I've often said that Mack and my children helped me through the grief and depression that nearly swallowed me whole.

There is just nothing like the love of a dog, he thinks I'm the best thing ever.

I baked these whole wheat blueberry muffins on Sunday.

In one word these are-yummy!

Super moist and healthy too. I will post the recipe later. The recipe uses whole wheat pastry flour, only a half cup of sugar and yields 12 normal size muffins. You can use frozen blueberries but they are way better with fresh. I like to get my fresh blueberries right now at Sam's Club.

These are the colors of one of the crochet projects I'm working on. When finished, it will be a bag.

The pattern can be found here. I love Lucy's blog, she is so talented and uses the prettiest colors.

For my blog I am using yarn from my stash, I figured that was the more frugal thing to do and besides, I have a lot of yarn!