Oh, What a Beautiful Day!
Ellie and I have been working in the kitchen all day long, preparing a lovely meal for PG's homecoming. Daddy has been gone for one week this time, and we are missing him terribly in this house. We thought it would be a fantastic surprise to plan a lovely home cooked meal this evening for this #1 man in our lives. The menu for this evening . . .
I was telling my blog friend, Nicole, that I often have some really productive days when PG is out of town. I am usually really focused on the things that need to get done, and find that I accomplish so much when in this focused state. Primarily because I stop waiting for someone to do things in the house, and I do them myself. When he is here, my expectations are raised. And when he is gone, I don't rely on anyone. Plus, I focus so much more on ME. Strange, isn't it, how sometimes all we need is a little alone time to clear up the chaos. I love this man like crazy and I've missed him terribly this week, but sometimes I think it's a good thing to have these days here or there to get myself together.
This past week has been a particularly good one, as I kept focus on quality time with the girls, kept up with laundry and the house, and worked. In addition, I read . . . each and every night (finished "The Help" yesterday afternoon . . . I'm telling you, I highly recommend it. You know a book is good when, after finishing it, you really wish it wasn't over and you wish you could follow the characters longer. I'm going through withdrawals right now.) I'm still feeling that PEACE I wrote about earlier in the week. It's a good place to be in, and I am going to do everything in my power to keep this feeling as long as I possibly can.
PG just called, his airplane has landed and he is waiting for his bags. The house smells delightful (cinnamon and butter . . . hmmmm) and I can't wait to have a wonderful remaining weekend with this family. I so adore them all.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family, dear friends.
Bake a pie . . . that, alone, will make you smile.
Wishing you peace.
Green Beans
Roasted Butternut Squash
Stuffed Chicken Breasts
French bread
And, for dessert . . .
Homemade Apple pie.
Can you smell it? It's delicious . . . if I do say so myself.
I was telling my blog friend, Nicole, that I often have some really productive days when PG is out of town. I am usually really focused on the things that need to get done, and find that I accomplish so much when in this focused state. Primarily because I stop waiting for someone to do things in the house, and I do them myself. When he is here, my expectations are raised. And when he is gone, I don't rely on anyone. Plus, I focus so much more on ME. Strange, isn't it, how sometimes all we need is a little alone time to clear up the chaos. I love this man like crazy and I've missed him terribly this week, but sometimes I think it's a good thing to have these days here or there to get myself together.
This past week has been a particularly good one, as I kept focus on quality time with the girls, kept up with laundry and the house, and worked. In addition, I read . . . each and every night (finished "The Help" yesterday afternoon . . . I'm telling you, I highly recommend it. You know a book is good when, after finishing it, you really wish it wasn't over and you wish you could follow the characters longer. I'm going through withdrawals right now.) I'm still feeling that PEACE I wrote about earlier in the week. It's a good place to be in, and I am going to do everything in my power to keep this feeling as long as I possibly can.
PG just called, his airplane has landed and he is waiting for his bags. The house smells delightful (cinnamon and butter . . . hmmmm) and I can't wait to have a wonderful remaining weekend with this family. I so adore them all.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend with your family, dear friends.
Bake a pie . . . that, alone, will make you smile.
Wishing you peace.
This post warms my heart. You are truly blessed, my dear friend. Truly!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Enjoy your family and know that you are loved by many, both near and far! :-)
ReplyDeleteThat pie is a thing of absolute beauty ... :) Enjoy your special evening and your weekend!
ReplyDeleteSo glad PG is on his way home! Lovely post, Leanne!
ReplyDeletehappy for you... y'all have an awesome weekend!!
ReplyDeleteHow was dinner?
ReplyDeleteAnd if this is a saturday night for you, I'm scared to know what you cook for Thanksgiving!
That apple pie looks delicious! Hope you're having a lovely weekend with PG now home :)
ReplyDeleteI must look into The Help...
Yum, that all sounds delicious. Lucky man :) Also, thanks for the good book recommendation.
ReplyDeleteAwwww looks wonderful!!!!:O) Enjoy ur weekend:O)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy! It is great when we can get a moment to focus on getting certain tasks done at home. My husband travels a lot. I hope you have a great week my friend!
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This is just what I need to face Sir's going to India for a week on Saturday. The worst was 3 weeks in Dubai.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky man, looks "to die for" Hope you are still feeling at peace... :) Don't know how you do it ALL. Loves ooxx
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