We're Busy Living Life

When I realized I hadn't posted since last Thursday morning, I though I'd better figure out something to say and check in!  


I thought "well nothing much happened", and then upon further review, I realized I was just too busy to post!  


Last week, before celebrating our anniversary on Thursday, I finished my Easter table cloth and matching napkins, and just for fun, a new Easter apron for me.

Thursday afternoon, we went to the optometrist so both of us could get our glasses adjusted.  Then we went to a big nursery in Puyallup to browse the plants and the gift shop.  Of course we didn't leave empty handed.


We drove through Puyallup, and past the church where we were married 43 years ago to the day, and on to an antique mall, where we spent more than an hour looking at old stuff.  Somehow this all seemed to be appropriate for a 43rd anniversary celebration.  We did then go out to dinner.  The weather was awful, pouring down rain, and it was good to get out of the house for half a day.


Friday we went to breakfast with friends as usual, and then I got in a 4 mile walk, as the weather had cleared.  After lunch I picked up Isaac and Irene and brought them home for an overnight with us.  We played games, ate spaghetti, and watched videos, and had a good time together.  Jill picked them up in the morning.  It was opening day for Little league, but Isaac's first game was called, since it was again pouring down rain.


I have been battling seasonal allergies to conifer tree pollen.  We live surrounded by fir and cedar trees so there is no escape.  This is a fairly recent development, something I have grown into.  I took a low dose of antihistamine, and then had to fight drowsiness all day.


The rain slackened by the time we went to a funeral at 1:00.  Sharon has been our neighbor for 33 years, and we raised our kids together.  She was only 62 when she lost her third battle with breast cancer.  It's disturbing to walk and drive past her house every day now, knowing she is gone.


The rain stopped and the sky cleared by the time we left Saturday evening for the stadium and another Sounders match.  With all of the rain we've had, it's unbelievable that all three home matches so far have been dry!  Unfortunately our luck dried up too, and we lost.  Bummer.


Sunday Tom and I cleaned house, I did the grocery shopping and putting away, and got in another four mile walk.  Staying healthy and fit is very time consuming.


Today turned out to be sunny and warm.  I had planned to spend the morning shopping, so I stuck to the plan, thinking I should be outside though.  Since losing over 50 pounds, I have purchased very few new clothes.  I am still about 10 pounds from my goal.  But except for my black 'funeral' suit that I bought in November, I have nothing to wear except jeans and tees.  


I shopped a Kohls, saved 40% on everything, and got some cute spring clothes to see me through Easter and Irene's birthday and  whatever else comes along in the next few months.  I had to work to find pants that fit.  It seems I have gone from a size 18 to an almost size 10.  These tangerine pants fit just right, but others 10s were a bit snug.  I need to keep exercising.

When I heard tangerine was the new hot color, I did not expect to actually own any.  But I was wrong.  Of course dressing up still means wearing tees for me.  Let's not get too carried away.


This afternoon it reached 61 degrees.  Tom got the lawn mowed.

I planted the plants we bought last Thursday, an then went for another long walk.  I'm still working on that last 10 pounds.