Laura Rambles

A ton of people (okay, like 30, but considering the mundane posts so far, that's a ton) have read my blog, and I have to say, I'm shocked. There's something so intriguing about that "Stats" feature on Blogger that tells you exactly how many people have visited your blog! I hope I haven't caused anyone to concuss themselves when passing out from sheer boredom. Personally, I don't really follow any blogs. The only time I tend to visit a blog is if Pinterest leads me there when I'm looking up a recipe. And I feel that recipe blogs are just about the worst . Without exception, they are miles of blah-blah-blah interspersed with pictures of delicious-looking food, more blah-blah-blah, more pictures (can I just find out how to make that tantalizing food, please?!) and then after you've scrolled down about a hundred times, you finally  get to the recipe. I'm not particularly planning to share a ton of recipes, although I'm not saying it will neve...

Not a ton going on here other than baby snuggles and laundry, but spring has arrived (finally...although one must be cautious about making such a declaration, in Michigan!) and that means getting a lot more outside time! We're planning to plant the garden this weekend. To me it seems terribly late to be starting a garden, but we've had freezing temperatures at night several times in the last week, so better to be safe than sorry! I hope I'm not biting off more than I can chew, but I'm planning to plant: Tomatoes (big and cherries) Onions Beets Peas Beans Cucumbers Zucchini Possibly corn Raspberries Herbs Salad (spinach, lettuce, kale) AND flowers I have a feeling I'll be spending vast amounts of my time watering. Thankfully we get rain relatively frequently, even in summer, and also, I picked up a couple soaker hoses at Costco when they were on sale. Hopefully that will make the job easier! Sam has mowed the yard a couple of times. I think he is ...

Dear Michigan,  I wish you would make up your mind as to the weather. Switching back and forth between 70s and 30s is getting exhausting. As soon as I get used to warm weather and sunshine, we're back to freezing cold and pouring down rain. Make up your mind already! Sincerely, A non-winter-loving resident Dear Chickens,  Stop standing in your food. Love, Your aspiring chicken-farmer. Dear Box Elder Bugs, WHY ARE YOU HERE?!? I had really hoped that you were strictly Washington residents, and finding you here has been an unwelcome surprise. Please leave. Sincerely, A Bug Hater Dear Coffee,  Thank you for always being here for me. Lovingly, The Mother of a Newborn Dear Washing Machine,  Thank you so much for your hard work over the past few weeks. Your ability to handle approximately a hundred burp rags and burp blankets every couple of days is a huge blessing. Gratefully, The Mother of a Spit-Uppy Newborn Dear Mom,  Thank you fo...