Maple Sweet Potatoes and Turkey
By Lynn, on October 18th, 2007
I am about to run out to work — literally! I have spent a lot of time with Joseph this morning. We were working in Paint Shop Pro to make a header for his blog. I am not sure this is the final header. Actually, I’m sure it probably won’t be! Anyway, we like it for now. Joseph is supposed to be writing at this blog every day, but we’ve had a slow start with it.
Today we began reading about the Vikings. I know he’s in 11th grade, but we still enjoy reading together. I think my husband descended from the Vikings — you know, just based on the way he acts sometimes, but that’s another post entirely.
I have cooked for the family before I head out. I have some maple sweet potatoes — basically sweet potatoes slow cooked in some water and covered with a bit of maple syrup. They’ll be sticky and sweet by dinnertime. I also cooked a whole turkey. My Viking should be happy.
More tomorrow, which hopefully will arrive, and if it does it’ll be a brand new day!
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About Lynn
I am the mother of four delightful children: a 23-year-old son, a 20-year-old son, a 17-year-old son, and a bright and bubbly 13-year-old daughter. I share an apartment home with my 17-year-old son and 13-year-old daughter. My little home on the internet is called Rose Cottage because of my love for gardening, roses, and all things romantic and Victorian. Welcome.
I'm a North Carolina girl and I love sharing North Carolina links and information. I do medical transcription from home. My hobbies include making sweet little dolls from clay who are named and have their own stories to tell. I also make old-fashioned brooches. These are for sale in my Etsy shop.
For 13 years continuously, I homeschooled some or all of our four children, but the time came that our homeschool had to be closed. It was the end of a beautiful chapter in my life. I will always be a strong supporter of homeschooling and I will continue to review books and maintain my homeschool website, The Healthy Homeschool. The Players
Lil Ol' Me
Son Daniel, 23
Son, Big Joe, 20
Son, John, 17
Daughter, Michaela, 13
Annie Fatso Beagle
My Symphony
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not rich; to study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; to listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with open heart; to bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, await occasions, hurry never. In a word, to let the spiritual, unbidden and unconscious, grow up through the common. This is to be my symphony.
William Henry Channing
1810-1884
What You Do Sow a thought, reap an action.
Sow an action, reap a habit.
Sow a habit, reap a character.
Sow a character, reap a destiny.
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How encouraging to read with your 11th grader…I hope the same happens here…read-alouds make for such sweet memories!
Happy Friday Lynn!
I am so glad that he still enjoys reading with me!!
Lynn