Friday, December 07, 2007

Our first snowy snowy night
I made the holiday drop chocolates last night and finished cleaning the house in lieu of going to Cedar Rapids. It was snowing pretty heavily and conditions were not good for driving. I have learned, however, that multi-tasking and melting chocolate do not go well together. My first batch of "Peanut Clusters" were disastrous and came out looking more like "Peanut Poop"(you know what I'm talking about). They are tasty enough but very unappetizing to look at. I was so frustrated with myself that the "Chinese Noodle cookies" turned out perfect but the recipe made a small batch. The turtles were OK but I didn't heed my mother's advice and dropped them on wax paper... Getting them off the wax paper caused swearing and high blood pressure. Making these holiday goodies was not at relaxing and fun as I anticipated.
The view outside is wonderful right now... Right out of a Christmas card. I REALLY want to go X-country skiing as the snow is light and powdery. I surprised my husband last night. He came home to find I shoveled the sidewalk and driveway. It was nice enough outside and the snow wasn't too heavy. I don't feel very debilitated by my pregnancy at 7 1/2 months. In fact, I feel less so now than ever. My hips and other joints ache all day but I have more energy than ever.
So.... X-country skiing? Bad idea?

4 comments:

SarahandJD said...

Katy- You crack me up-I have thought about making holiday treats but it is such a daunting task. It certainly was a winter wonderland. Too bad it took me 1hr and 10 minutes to get from Coralville over to Mercer. ugh!! Word to the wise... 5pm bad time to travel!

Obert Life is Good said...

You get a tax deduction for 2007 if you have the baby by the end of the year...

Chet and Gini said...

Sounds like you are having lots of fun - it's been a long time since I tried to make a variety of Xmas cookies. My family really only want Chocolate chip, No-bakes and O'Henry' bars. I have never been X-Country skiing, though it sounds like fun. Can't comment on whether or not you should go - guess it depends on the risk of falling.

Missy said...

I went sledding while I was prego with Sadie.