I've heard that in some places, spring is on its way.
But, this morning it was 13F when I woke up and came downstairs. I looked at the calendar page: February 22nd, still winter. Still time for sparkling, swirling snowflakes to dance against the window panes. Still time for steaming cups of hot cocoa, hearty kettles of soup for supper, and baked oatmeal for breakfast:
Baked Oatmeal
- 3 c. rolled oats
- 1 c. brown sugar
- 2 t. baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 c. oil (you can substitute all or part applesauce)
- 1 c. milk
Mix all ingreidents and pour into a greased 8 x 8 pan. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. You can add dried fruit (I like golden raisins and dried cranberries), spices, or whatever you like.
Still time to snuggle under a warm quilt with a good book, play board games, watch the birds at the feeder, and go sledding. Still time to be present and savor these winter days before the sun claims them back, and it's spring.
