Good morning,
It is cool this morning. We had 39* when I got up. This is another slow struggle day for me. I decided to quit using Bailey coffee creamer in my coffee. Tried with half and half and liquid stevia. Ehhh, decided I didn't really like taste of the coffee.
So I guess I have been drinking it just for the creamer. And at 12 carbs and 80 calories for 2 tablespoons a day.....well, it adds up. So I am trying to quit the coffee and just stick with green tea. I do enjoy that and don't even add a sweetener.
Ok, this is day 3. So far no headache.
I have noticed I am really sleepy, though. When I cut down or try to quit using caffeine, I get really sleepy. I will just struggle with this for the time being. I think switching to green tea is the right choice for me. If I can get through 2 weeks without coffee, I will take the coffee pot off my counter and have some free space.
Been rethinking the 'not making anything else for the grandkids speech.
I figured I would when the time to make stuff got here.
Anyway, looks like I will be almost doubling the grandkids. Jonny's Kim has 4 kids, so I guess I now have 9 instead of 5 grandkids to provide for. LOL Kevin's job has cut out all overtime, but at least his time hasn't bee cut.
That does mean that we will have very little extra money for Christmas this year. So, whether they like it or not, they will all be getting gifts made from things I already have on hand. I will have 5 girls and 4 boys to make stuff for. I thought about crocheting scarves for all of them. Asked Haze for her honest opinion. She said she doubted her kids would ever use them. They are definitely not country kids.
I loved a homemade scarf when I was a girl. I wore what my grandma made for me every day to school, but I am getting off the subject.
Haze suggested a little purse for Izzie. Ok, with 5 girls and lots of fabric, that sounds like a plan.
Now for the 4 boys (who all love electronic gadgets, by the way) I am thinking about kind of a messenger bag with a long strap for them to carry their gameboys, Kindles, whatever. I would make them out of denim and possible sew their name or initials on them. What do you think? Do you think boys from 6-11 would like these?
Well, just watched a program on knitting and crocheting on PBS. Now I'm in the mood for working with yarn. LOL I need to get Kevin around for work, so talk to you later. You all have a great day.
Blessings,
Winona