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Lemon Zucchini Bread.

10/9/2017

Yesterday was my first day of Fall Break and since the kids were in school I was able to bake with some peace and quiet. I had a zucchini on hand and was going to shred and freeze it anyway, so I just held back two cups for this recipe. Shhhhh, do not tell Lily, she is adamant in her hatred for the poor vegetable.

Green Tomatoes.

10/3/2017

This will be a short post, but one that is essential if you have a garden full of green tomatoes.

It is the end of the growing season (at least here in Indiana) and I know we always have green tomatoes still on the vines, but until a couple of years ago I never knew what to do with them. It was suggested to me by a friend that I take the green tomatoes, wrap each one in a sheet of newspaper, and store them in a cool, dark place in a brown bag. I was not able to do this last year because our tomato crop was not the greatest, but two years ago I did and we had garden tomatoes through December. Of course there were a few that did not make it and rotted, but for the most part we had perfect tomatoes that were from our garden.

I have already started picking the green tomatoes left on the vines and since we have had some unseasonably warm weather hope to be able to pick some more into next week. Having garden tomatoes in the winter is a delicacy and you should try this if you enjoy a good tomato.

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In memory of Carlos, Benito, Milkshake, Jimmy,
Buster, Gabby, Ellie, Jimmy 2, Gus, Dublin, Toby, Muffin, Eyebrows, Brownie, Mustache and her kittens, Stormy

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Motherhood can be a lonely place and these days unforgiving. I could not care less about how others feel I am doing as a Momma, as long as my kids are thriving I am good. I do not need to keep up with the activities and parties because I just do not care. However, I do care about how my mom sees me as a Momma, am I doing a good job in her eyes? I know I am, she has told me, so has my dad.

The loneliness of motherhood did not start right away for me, the warm fuzzies of having an infant put them at bay for a while. The loneliness for me started when I finally went back to work. I spend the day teaching high school students and come home where I do not get a chance to stop.

There are days where all I want is five minutes of silence, but I never get that five minutes. There are days where all I want is for all the household chores to be finally caught up, but we know that will never happen. There are days I wish I could just go off on my own for a day or two, but then I realize how much I would miss my kids and husband. There are days I wish I was not constantly needed, but I am thankful that my children come to me for their needs. There are many days that I get tired of hearing 'Momma' yelled over and over, once is enough; I heard you the first time. There are days where all I want is one 'thank you', but I never get that 'thank you'.

Mom, I know that one day this loneliness will go away and it will be filled with a different kind of loneliness, but I now understand how much you did and sacrificed and gave. I see some of my students and know that I was so lucky to have you as a mom, just like my kids are so lucky to have me. You were selfless. You did what had to be done to be a good mom even when it took away from your wants and needs. I know I did not appreciate what you did back when I was younger, but I do now and I am so thankful for you.