Here is the this-and-that bouquet of flowers I gathered from our garden on Sunday. I reflects my this-and-that days lately. Nothing big happening, and not a great deal of energy to do much anyway.
On Saturday we started slow, recovering from a busy 4th. I did about an hour of yardwork in the morning and another hour in the evening after dinner, but then the mosquitoes attacked me and I have been dealing with itchy bites since then.
About 8:00 the neighbors from across the street came over to see the garden. Mostly we just visit across their fence when I go out to get the mail or newspaper. Since he had never been in our garden I invited them to come over. By the time they came I was ready to get inside away from the bugs so Tom took over and I joined them at the end of their tour. He is from Texas and was full of praise for our garden and what we have created over the many years we have been here. It was nice to hear.
Sunday I traded yard work for a mile walk in the park. Mobility seems to be getting harder, but I try to keep moving. Jake came over for lunch and then Tom and Jake went to the stadium for a Sounders match. I watched on TV, and then watched the US Men's National Team play Mexico in the Gold Cup final. Then we went out for burgers. I told Tom that I was still on vacation too, since much of the country was enjoying a three day weekend.
Monday was laundry and house cleaning day. Walking back and forth, washing and folding clothes, dusting, mopping floors, and organizing wears me out more than walking a mile. Glad that's done for the week.
We had a friends Zoom meet up this morning and now I have not moved from my computer desk. It's going to be over 80 again today and I have no desire to go work outside and battle bugs. I think I'll just be lazy today.
I think I have slumped into summer.
Your placemat is so perfect for your pick of flowers! Hope you get your energy and mobility back. Meanwhile, just be lazy and enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThat's a pretty this-and-that bunch of flowers. I keep telling myself that these sunny days was what I was waiting for but maybe not so hot.
ReplyDeleteIt's difficult to keep moving when there is constant discomfort.
ReplyDeleteI had a hard time on yesterday's hike, too. I was fine until the downhill, with bright sun making shadows on the trail so I had to be careful to stay upright.I didn't fall, either!
ReplyDeleteYes, the dawg days of summer!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm not surprised your neighbour was impressed with your gardens, they are lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt seems to me that you are managing your mobility very well, doing what you can manage and not pushing too hard too soon. Take care!
You enjoy the Summer slump! Maybe you should be a lady of leisure too! A shower and a load of laundry has me wanting a nap but my hair is wet! I bet that fellows eyes about popped out when he saw all your gardens!
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