Experiment

I’ve done an experiment. Well, technically two, but they were done at the same time and they fit in the same category.  

I used half-gallon sized canning jars for the first time for actual canning. (Up until now, they have been used for things like pretzels, granola, and other dry goods storage.) I was very apprehensive because putting them in the canner; they came up to the top. I worried that the water would not go over the top and it did, but it over-flowed when I put the lid on. Gritting my teeth and holding my breath, I mopped up the water around the stove top and continued.

The other experiment was that I often will fill quart jars with water to can so we can have drinkable water in an emergency. This time around, I filled a regular quart jar, but I also filled an old spaghetti jar. (I would NOT recommend this for food.)

I figured even if it didn’t work, the water could still be used for flushing a toilet or dumped on plants or something.

So, did it work?

In a word, yes. The two half-gallon jars are sitting on the table in front of me waiting for a wipe down to get the powder residue off from the water. (Yes, we have a water filter. No, we don’t have a water softener. I don’t want one. And yes, I know about the vinegar to prevent the powder, but I am out.) They have sealed nicely. The water has sealed nicely.

If they all are still sealed next week, I will call this a success.

Hannah spiked a fever last night. She went from fine to 102.8. I called the doctor’s office and still have not heard back. I’m trying to remember that it is not even 1:30 yet even though it feels like 4:30. (This is what happens when you are up most of the night.)

She did not want to eat breakfast and she just wants to be held. She is perking up a little bit. She’ll get down and play for 10 minutes at a time then she is ready to be held again.

I’m tired.