03-20-22 Spring at last!
My phone was buzzing me around 9 and I just had to see who it was. The first text I read was from the lovely Teri who I shared the table with on Friday. She was just checking in how I was feeling. How kind! I will have to make a point to connect with her in the not too distant future. The next was from Rae-Anne asking if I wanted to join her and Sawyer for breakfast at DQ. I nearly said no, because, well, calories. I am so glad I went. She was there with the two youngest and I ordered the Waffles with Strawberries and Soft Serve Ice Cream. I didn’t eat the whole order, but it was so good and only $6 with a coffee! It may be my new treat spot. There is something about breakfast out that gets the day rolling. I stopped at work and messaged Addison to see if he could come help me put the cat door in. I have had it since late last summer after selling the Air Conditioner out of the wall, leaving a big hole. After 1.5 hours of work I met Roger and the boys and Addison with his daughter Chevelle at the house. Rae showed up and after me describing exactly what I want, we did a beer run. The next 3 hours or so accomplished so much! The yard got raked and loaded on a tarp in Roger’s truck, my new BBQ was built by Gene and their student, Aymo, the kayak hanger was properly installed and the cat door is complete from the outside. I do need to properly finish off the inside but for now, it is usable. I am overwhelmed with gratitude for all these things being taken off my list. It had started to snow as they all got going but quickly passed. The sun came out and the kids had fun playing in the park and at the school playground. Some of the lawn furniture even came out and I sat and had a beer with my neighbour before dinner. I do love this time of year. I put Missy’s collar on her with the signal that unlocks the door only for her and got her to go in the door once, she sniffed it and watched it for a while but hasn’t gone out it yet. Fortunately I have 11 days to get her accustomed and no longer have to worry about her if she gets out while someone is here to feed her.
I will paint the perch and ramp when I do the trim on the trailer later in the year. For now I am happy with the end of my counter top we used. Now I am tired from all the fresh air and am enjoying working on my huge puzzle. All in all a great start to Spring. I do love my family and am grateful that I just asked.
triumphgal 