Pondering Life

As I sat here in my computer chair early this morning, I realize how fortunate I am. I always have something that I can do whether it be crafts, housework, reading or gardening. And it is my choice, my time , what and when I do it. How wonderful that is ! We do not have much money; I am still working way past retirement but we lack nothing. I have a full freezer, fridge and pantry. We have a large enough yard that I can grow vegetables and wonderful flowers. I have contact with my kids nearly every day. OUr YGS was with us early yesterday while his dad went to the doctor. He told his dad as they were going to work [ ES is a caregiver of two developmentally disabled men] that it was a perfect day ! He spent time with Grandma and Grandpa and now

he was on the way to the acerage with his Dad.

Wasn't that a lovely  thought ?  He ate an orange, played Solitaire and helped rake leaves. Certainly nothing exciting and we didn't buy him anything. We were just with him. lstening and talking. He came over after supper; hs auntie said she'd watch him at home while her brothers played baseball, but no, he thought he needed to coe over to visit. He is quite fascinated with the hexagons and likes to 'make' things with them. 

We got most of the front lawn raked We have oodles of leaves used as mulch  on the front flower beds, but our compost is full !! We might fill up some garbage bags this weekend[ a forecast 18*C high] and then empty them  into the composter next week after it has been picked up. Luckily I was able to get a hair appointment yesterday afternoon. My stylist was not in later in the week so I was fortunate to get an appointment when I did.  I am quite pleased with it.

Cutting out more hexagon shapes and sewing. I don't know what exactly what I am going to do with them all. I've no pattern in mind, but I am finding it very relaxing. As long as I am doing some sort of handicraft while I am watching tv I don't feel guilty.

A few vegetables and flowers started this morning. We will have to rearrange a few things to get the greenhouse in the dining area in the kitchen. Hubby will have to do something with all his 'bits' that he leaves 'island'. If the weather holds, I might try and get the vertical planter painted on Saturday. then I'll put more potting soil in and maybe start some onions and spinach.

YS either pulled a muscle or pinched a nerve in his neck/ shoulder so he is off to the doctor's this afternoon. He had to go ito work to attend a meeting and I was worried about him driving.Hubby will drive him to the doctor's.

Supper tonight will be potato salad, deviled eggs, tossed salad and baked ham. 

Now I have to decide whether to sew, clean or read ! Life is wonderful when you have choices !