Sunday morning

 We took Bitzi for a walk around the lodge then Mike drove to the gas station to fill up and get a couple things. Then we came home and I made waffles. They were not my best effort but I used up the last of the bag of mix so now that;s done. After letting the waffle maker cool down I wiped it off really good. I’ve had it for at least ten years after buying it at Walmart for $14 and it just keeps working. I only use it every couple months but it’s still good enough for our needs. Yesterday I got a couple 3-tiered dessert platters delivered that I had ordered on Amazon. I’d wanted one for a long time. 

I am once again typing on my IPad mini keyboard. I hardly ever use it or type at all so this is kind of a weird tricky thing to try to master / refresh my old typing skills. 

It was in the mid 30s this morning but bright and sunny. I think it’s supposed to get up in the 50s this afternoon. 

66 years old

 I never dreamed I’d be this old. I wasn’t supposed to still be alive. I know it seems weird but sometimes I just feel amazed, still. 

😁🤗😃

 Another morning has arrived. I got up around 5am thinking it was around 7 and it took me a bit to realize my time was off but I just stayed up. It’s very overcast outside and I’m now hearing thunder rumbling in and rain will be following. Hey spring can’t arrive without rain so that’s okay. 

Good Thursday

 Good day all. I went for a nice walk around the lake with Bitzi. It was a bit foggy, coolish and misty. After I brought her home I went to the grocery store and got a bunch of stock up stuff. The store wasn’t very busy at all ( just as I prefer.)   In an hour or so we’re driving over to Glen Ellyn to watch a couple of our grandkids for a couple hours. At least it’s only overcast and hazy out today and not raining or storming. Haze is okay. 

The older I get the easier it is for me to let things go or just let it be. I don’t have to fix or worry about so many things. Most everything works itself out the way it’s supposed to be anyway. It does nobody any good to worry or fret about things. 

Cozy comfort

 Bitzi is on my lap with the Chicago Bears blanket. She’s all snuggly and warm. Yesterday we took her to the groomer and she got the full $85 treatment. She looks very neat and stylish. She also looks noticeably smaller as they trimmed off most of her shaggy hair. I woke up a couple times early this morning so I just stayed up. Yesterday morning we took Bitzi on a nice long walk at Deicke Park. After we got home I tended all my house plants and then moved a lot of them to the front entryway for a different look then cleaned up the sunroom a bit. I made a loaf of cheese herb bread that turned out pretty good and made pasta and red sauce for dinner.

This morning we’re going to an appointment to get our income taxes done. It’s supposed to rain today and the next couple days. We tried fixing the recliner function on my side of the TV couch with no success. We’re looking for a replacement but not too aggressively. It was a very cheap set and we’ve had it a few years so I’m not surprised it’s wearing out. 

I need to go grocery shopping today. Mike goes and gets a few things here and there but he really doesn’t cook and doesn’t really consider meal prep ingredients when he shops. He gets his Gatorade, soda, lunch meat, chips and granola bars mostly. 

The ongoing dispute with my adult children still goes on. My youngest daughter now has full control of the farm although my other three children have equal ownership shares. My son was in charge for a couple years but it ended in disaster so my youngest daughter took him to court and got control. My oldest daughter no longer communicates with any one. My two sons do occasionally talk to each other but not with their sisters. This is all because of the screwed up will mess my ex husband left behind. It has seemed like some ugly awful stinking curse he left behind. One last black eye kicked to my face when he died. 

I’m happy March is here. That gives me a feeling of hope and spring and warmer days ahead. The dependably warm weather is still weeks away but now it’s getting closer.

Early afternoon 

The appointment with our CPA wasn’t as bad as we expected. We’re paying somewhat less than we anticipated and less than last year in taxes. Every little bit helps. I’m now doing laundry and listening to an audiobook and testing out new ear buds.  It’s a bit overcast outside. It rained a bit early this morning. 

Sunshine and lolipops

 It’s a bright clear morning. I’m taking Bitzi for a walk. This afternoon she’s going to the groomer. She’s gotten very shaggy the past several months.

Peaceful

 It’s early morning and I’m up alone having coffee and reading the newspapers, checking emails, doing crossword puzzles. It’s so still and cozy in the house. We moved in here to this house about a year ago. If money was unlimited there are a few things I’d change but overall I’m happy with how cozy it is and the amount of windows and light. It’s very comfortable and practical for our needs. 

Today is supposed to be chillier than yesterday. We’re rolling back to winter for a couple days then several pre-spring days after that. I have been buying flower seeds now and then all winter. I’m ready for spring to arrive. Tomorrow is March 1 so we’re making progress. I need to make out my to do lists for today, tomorrow, next week, next month, this spring, this summer, this year. I need to mentally see what’s coming up ahead. I need goals to move toward. Being retired can sometimes feel like a deep abyss. I do better with some structure. Yesterday I managed to at least accomplish a few things so the whole day wasn’t a waste of time.

It’s later in the afternoon now. I’m now tying on my little iPad keyboard that I rarely use so it’s a little rough until I get used to it again. I bought a new portable thermal ink less printer so took an hour or so trying to get it working. I think I have it now. We shall see how it serves us. I just got so sick of that stupid old one that seemed to always be out of ink. Gash

We’re going over to Walmart shortly. After the printer stuff I was sitting in the sunroom crocheting, using up the rest of my green yarn.