What a Life!

One of the good things about cold weather is that if you don’t get going on the pie as early you should, you can stick it out on the porch to let it cool and still be able to eat it for supper. Mmmmm…

Other Valentine’s Day projects include making Buttermilk Pancakes for breakfast (again, Steve’s favorite) and a tasty meal this evening. On the menu

• Filet Mignon – Steve will do the grilling on the George Foreman
• Mashed Potatoes – I have my list of favorite ingredients, from cream cheese to sour cream to grated cheddar, but tonight’s special ingredient is bleu cheese crumbles.
• Green Bean Casserole – speaks for itself
• And, of course, Cherry Pie

Steve and I exchanged cards this morning, and the boys got cards in the mail from Steve’s Aunt LaRhea.

My husband is forbidden from getting me flowers or a box of chocolates. Flowers are so expensive – if he’s going to spend that kind of money on me, there are many other things I’d rather he spend it on. [Yarn, maybe?] And I hate Russel Stover chocolates. Lindt chocolate is the only chocolate I like [I got spoiled during the semester I studied in Europe]. A little bit of chocolate is okay, but it is something I could easily live without. Really, no tears.

I’m having a very relaxing day. The boys tend to hang around Steve when he’s home, which gives me a break. So I can do fun things like cook and bake. Maybe this afternoon I’ll even read a book for a little while. Such an indulgent luxury. And knit a little. I watched the NASCAR race, and am looking forward to the Daytona 500 tomorrow. All in all, it should be a very good weekend.

Before closing, I must mention…Of all the wonderful Valentine’s Day posts I’ve read today, this one is my favorite. Enjoy!