Returning To Normal?

Tomorrow is May 18th, Eruption Day for those of us living in proximity to Mount St. Helens, which blew on May 18, 1980.  But this year, as in other years, it signals the eruption of color as spring time  puts on it's full show.

The plants lining the driveway are in full bloom.

And because of the cool weather, the tulips are still lingering.  We've finally had a sunny day, and two consecutive days without rain. It might even reach 70 by Friday!

We used the day to work in the yard, getting vegetable seeds planted, and setting out annual starts and tomato plants.  The geraniums can finally come out of the greenhouse.  We'll soon have the greenhouse emptied.

I have had some trouble getting back to normal after Saturday.  I had spent weeks planning and thinking about my Mother's move.  And we had also put time and thought into the Sounders display.  Having all of that culminate on the same day created overload. Sunday it poured all day so I couldn't even get out for a walk.  But yesterday was dry and today was sunny, so working in the yard has helped.  But still, my mother is constantly on my mind.  I hope she's adapting.

I have been able to maintain my 30 pound weight loss through the coming and going, and will get back to losing the next ten pounds when things settle down.

Tomorrow we return to Molalla, OR to do a turn in cleaning out the house, and we'll also spent some time with Mom.  We are also planning to just have a little fun.  We want to visit Oregon Garden, a huge private garden nearby.  Friday should bring a warm, sunny day in which to enjoy it.  Expect photos!

We'll be returning home Friday evening.  Saturday we have local garden touring scheduled, and another Sounders match in the evening.  And then we'll only have two weeks to wait for Jill and the kids to arrive for their June visit. 

Who needs normal anyway?