Today I am thankful I work for the government since it's MLK day and I have the day off. :) I had so many things I wanted to accomplish, including my first blog entry. I slept in today until 6:30 so I got a late start on my housework (which I did not get all done since I got side tracked trying to design the blog!). On a normal day I like to get up at 4:30 or 5:00 and do some cleaning before I get ready for work. The boys don't get up until about 6:45 so it gives me some quiet time in the mornings, too.
I have been on the hunt for some new stainless measuring cups. I really wanted to get the Ganz snowflake ones to match my measuring spoons, but cannot justify $40 plus shipping for them - for now! I went to my friend Amanda's the other night and visited with her and her mom for a while, and I spotted some stainless measuring cups! She said she got them at the Country Variety Amish store West of LaPlata. Amanda reminded me they would be open today and I would have the day off! So, Lucas and I went to the Amish store. I'm not sure who enjoyed it more, me or him! I found a set of stainless measuring cups for less than $4! I am amazed at the things that make me happy! We will be going to visit there more often.
We passed several Amish homes on our way to Kirksville. Most of them had laundry hanging out on the line. I explained to Lucas that Amish do not have electricity so they hang their clothes out to dry. He was quick to realize that meant they do not have televisions and video games. He said he felt sorry for the Amish children because they do not have as many toys and things as he does. I tried explaining that they do have toys to play with, just different kinds than he does. I still think he feels sorry for them, though!
I often find myself thinking I should live like the Amish. I could save $200-$300/month on electricity and I'm sure a horse wouldn't cost as much to feed as my car does! Plus, I would like to be at home most of the time, cooking, baking, cleaning, quilting, etc. If I had to make my own blankets/quilts and clothes, I am sure I would appreciate them more and not feel like I "need" new ones all the time! And I am certain we would not have dressers and closets spewing clothes out of them if I were washing them all by hand and hanging them out to dry! But for now, I will live the "luxurious" life with electricity so I can blog and have Facebook... and a washer and dryer!
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