2022 Happy To Be Here

After I had mowed some of the lawn, done some dishes, and started some of the more intensive unpacking task, Gideon said he wanted to have a lazy Saturday.  Sometimes the young ones have the best ideas. I was hoping for a little Geocaching with him but he wanted the lazy day.  Instead, he played games or watched videos on his phone and I did dishes, unpacked, and had some lazy time while Keziah and Zed went out.  There is something to be said for lazy days, especially when it is hot out.  Other happy things from today: -- The mowing happened in the late morning.  After I came in, hot and sweaty, I went up to Keziah's room to talk with her.  Opening her door and stepping into her air conditioned room was refreshing.  It felt so good I forgot what I wanted to talk with her about.  -- My lazy activities today were reading, watching some Netflix, and taking a nap.  -- We made rootbeer floats for dessert.   -- Gideon wasn't interested in...

For whatever reason my motivation is failing me in the mornings again. I want it back. My best guess is that I have a general lack of sleep. So this morning, I went to the dog park with Keziah and Aesop in hopes that it would jumpstart my day.  He wouldn't stay still. Afterwards, I tried to take a nap. As usual, naps are good, even short ones. Other happy things from today: There was enough energy for me to do a little lawn mowing. Later in the afternoon I went to the studio. I'm going to estimate that the chemise I am making is close to halfway finished now. Yay studio time! Keziah and I have been watching the Obi-Wan Kenobi miniseries and we finished it tonight. I really enjoyed watching it and getting a glimpse at the middle years between the movies. ☮ Currently reading: Pocketful of Miracles: Prayer, Meditations, and Affirmations to Nurture Your Spirit Every Day of the Year , Joan Borysenko. Currently listening to: The Will to Battle , by Ada Palmer Thank you for...

On Mondays I plan to get up early so I can get to sleep early to work Tuesday. I start work at 1:20 AM so that is really early. Since the weekend was busy I let myself sleep in today and now I am hoping to be tired enough to sleep soon. I lead an odd schedule. Here are some happy things from today: Monday is my day to shop for food for the week. Since I went gluten-free there are some foods that I miss and try to replace with a different option. One of those foods is pretzels. I found a brand but it hasn't been in the stores for weeks. I found it today and snackage may occur again! Unfortunately, there was only one bag left, but hope for more is restored. I tackled the grass in the front yard today. I don't like the hill there, it is hard for me to have good control of the mower because of the steepness. Instead of mowing the hill, I just went up it using the weedwacker. It isn't as pretty, but it went much better and I am pleased with the results. Last year...

The title for today is Lawn Day, but I have a feeling there will be many of those ahead.  It was only a tiny portion that I mowed and raked today.  I'm behind on the yard, but moving forward and that is all I can do.  This morning, when I worked in the yard I raked out the area where the butterfly weed grows.  It was about 1.5 inches tall.  I didn't take a picture.   I like to have at least one picture for my blog though so I made my way back outside.  Much to my surprise,  the plant has doubled in size!  They must have been having a hard time breaking through all the leaf litter and are now happy with the natural light they are getting. Other happy things from today: -We were out and about with people this weekend and today started the covid scares.  Keziah tested negative and I will test before work tonight.  We aren't really having symptoms, but are trying to be cautious and conscientious.  -My insurance cov...