I am not quite to the mid point of my winter break from school. It helps to give me a glimpse of the good life to come. When there is time what will I do? It's actually been nice to have time to make dinner, even though I hate cooking and am the absolute world's worst. It's sad really. How did I not inherit one good domestic skill from my mom? No good at cooking. Can't clean like she does (she's like that arm and hammer, We can do it! only I think that whole thing had a different message). Don't sew. I can do laundry, but who can't? Maybe when I have time I should challenge myself to becoming a better cook. Do I want my children to grow up dreading their mother's cooking? That's a sad thought. "Mom's making dinner? Oh man! Dad, I really was hoping that you were going to grill the chicken tonight! Can we just order a pizza?" :(
I also think it would be great to develop a (my) green thumb. I know it's silly to be envious of other people's talents when I have so many of my own (HA!) but I really am jealous of people with gardens and beautiful flowers and plants in their yard and on their porch. Our one plant died because I didn't water it enough. Jesse did most of the time and kept it alive through most of the summer, and then I think he just wanted to test me. And I failed. And the plant died. My mother's day plant. Bummer.
So yeah, when I have time maybe I will become a better cook and have pretty flowers and a few homegrown carrots. Not a huge garden. Probably just a planter box. And about the cooking, not sure that I'll ever really WANT to have Christmas dinner responsibilities. But I could continue to bring the Ginger Ale and maybe someday graduate to like, a pie. No...maybe the veggie tray. I already tried cranberries (from the can) one time and that was just frustrating. Pretty sure I could handle a veggie tray though.
I think my iron is hot. Back to the board to iron my shirt for work tomorrow. I hate those shirts that have to be ironed but they also happen to be my favorites to wear. Such a dilemma.
You know...now I'm wondering, am I just using school as an excuse? Should I step it up and make dinner and clean more often anyway? The other day one of Jesse's clients came to our house (19 year old football player) and later he told Jesse that he thought are place was cool but that we could do a better job of decorating! Ok first of all that is really funny coming from him...but second of all, it's true. We moved in and just sort of threw the house together and it's not very well decorated at all. I blame that on school too. But really...in the aggregate time that I spent blogging and facebooking I probably could have had a few dates with Betty Crocker, watered my plant, cleaned up the living room and fixed the decorations. But what brings me more short term satisfaction? Apparently blogging and facebook...once again distracted.
Back to ironing. Nah, I'll just wear a sweater tomorrow instead.
6 comments:
Well, in my experience, you don't ever have time. I am constantly saying "When I have more time..."
We have much in common I think. We are a definitely a product of our generation. I'm not sure our Mom's ever became great cooks because they had a passion for it. It was probably born out of need. And as for us, well, who "needs" to cook when you have a husband who can cook? Or when there is a plethora of fast food right down the street? Or when Costco makes frozen meals that are ready in 15 minutes in the microwave? Seriously. There may never be any hope for us.
ah dear Brenda, I seriously do not know how you busy Moms do as much as you do do....work,study, clean,have beautiful darling little girls and all that!
Passion for cooking or natural talent...umm no for sure.... Like to eat and have families who like to eat...yes
Brenda, for sure some of my favorite family memories were loading up and going to Kalispell and having time all together at Grandpa and Grandma's over the holidays!
sounds like you are being hard on your self, take it easy. i did like the word children in your writings Dad
Brenda - Don't worry about all that other "stuff". You are a wonderful "little" niece with a precious "little" family (which we hope gets bigger!!! ha ha). I do know how you feel sometimes. I didn't inherit any of my mother's great cooking or baking or gardening or talents. I am just one of those ordinary women - I can cook but it isn't anything spectacular. Pies - they don't happen. Fresh baked bread everyday - the only bread that comes from here would be from the bread machine. So, maybe you are just more like your aunt - ordinary. Sorry, you probably didn't want to hear that!! ha ha Oh, maybe in my old age I will learn to knit. I did use to cross stitch. Maybe I can do that again. If I lived in Kalispell, I wouldn't even be able to go to "knit night". That is pretty sad. I'd have to sit and play games with the guys. Oh well, we are what we are. And the worst is, we are also what we eat!!!
Happy New Year!!
Love you,
Aunt Elaine
Let me tell you my dear friend . . . I don't study or work and I am always saying "when I have more time." I love you just the way you are - and I know this for sure - you are a wonderful wife & marvelous mother & a fabulous friend . . . and that's what really matters ;-)
Hmmm...it may have appeared that I was fishing for compliments. That was NOT the intent; mainly just venting and thinking out loud.
Joellyn I do agree that we have alot in common!
Linda, I appreciate your modesty, but you and my mom have talent. I'm sure that practice has led to perfection, but you have certain skills that allow you to cook like you do. And you have to at least kind of like to cook to put on feasts like you do all of the time!
Dad, not being hard on myself...and don't get too anxious for more grandkids it might be a little while.
Elaine, thanks for the comment. I have eaten your food before, you're an excellent cook. Also, if you come to knit night that means you're in Kalispell which would be great!
Ellen, thanks. I knew you were my best friend for a reason :) Just kidding, I really wasn't fishing for compliments. You do work by the way - being home with kids is a full time job that is lots of work that requires you to cook which is why I should stick to accounting because then I have an excuse! haha.
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