Grass that got to 2′-3′ tall since our push mower got buried somewhere behind 2 tons of books and furniture because of the remodel.
One new hand scythe. Have a smaller one with a serrated edge, but it’s also buried. The bigger blade and the smooth edge are actually way better for this job. Will be easier to sharpen later, too.
Hey, look. Fava beans.
It’s been a while!
We’re doing a pretty big remodel right now to update the bathrooms and electrical and all sorts of things. Which means that we had to pack up all our stuff into storage and move out. Which means that I have no sewing machine or tools or fabric.
I didn’t think that I would want to make myself maternity clothes (seemed like a waste to make clothes that you wear for a few months). And I also never thought that I’d want to wear dresses on a regular basis. But now in my 3rd trimester, with very limited pants options, I wish I could make myself a few tank dresses or tshirt dresses. $50 seems an awful lot to pay for something like that.
So, instead, you get some Polyvore sets I made about it:
tshirt dress by joclin featuring michael kors jewelry
tank dress by joclin featuring a stripe dress
P.S.
I actually did manage to make myself a pair of pants before we packed up, out of desperation when none of my jeggings fit anymore and the maternity pants I bought wouldn’t stay up early in the 2nd trimester. I based it on my yoga pants, used a lightweight stretch twill, and added a knit waist (+ extra elastic for security). I don’t really like it though, and it still doesn’t do a very good job of staying up. I think the secret is to think of it like the way you construct strapless dresses with a waist stay — except it’d be a hip stay? And instead of your bust, it’s your belly.
Eggs galore. The buff and the araucana both laid eggs yesterday (consecutive days for the araucana). With a couple of eggs in hand, decided to try making mayonnaise. Turns out, mayo is really simple to make. Next time, have to go a little easier on the granulated garlic (1/4 tsp this time) and the salt (1 tsp table salt) and a little heavier on the acid (1 tbsp lemon + 1/4 tsp vinegar) and the sugar (1/2 tsp).
Since I would’ve added granulated garlic and salt anyway, made a tuna fish salad sandwich. Yum. Going to use what’s left on fries.
This post is picture heavy, but I think it’s worth it.
Last week, the buff orpington and the araucana (easter egger) started running up to me and flattening out like so:
While they’re squatting in this position, they let me scratch their backs and ruffle their feathers pretty much however I want. It’s fun (they’re super soft), and it’s also a sign that they’re ready to start laying eggs soon.
Sure enough, was treated to this sight last Friday! (courtesy of the buff – not pictured)
It’s tiny, but nicely shaped.
We decided to hard boil it. Fresh eggs are always really hard to peel. Delicious…
The buff gave us another egg on Sunday.
Fried over-medium this time with some sungold tomatoes from the garden. Mmm…
Monday, the araucana gave us her first egg! She decided to lay it in a pile of poop… Need to build them a nest box soon.
