Not There Yet, But Improving

I slept like a rock last night and when I woke up there was some beautiful light coming into the bedroom.

Eventually I got the lead out and went outside with Little Wonder to do some mowing.

Of course he immediately walked out to the back 40.

Jenny stopped up around 11 with some delicious chicken noodle soup....such a thoughtful kid!

The lawn turned out great.  Gary actually did a little hand mowing.

Once the lawn was finished I continued working on the pastures.

The raspberry bushes were loaded today and Gary picked a lot of them.

During the afternoon we both took it easy and I binged on a series.  We are both still coughing off and on but I am not nearly as congested.  Just using Vicks....no meds.

I made a very different dinner.  Parboiled a big chicken breast, shredded it... tossed it with some sauted peppers and onions.....threw in 4 Tablespoons of of hot honey sauce and put it in the oven.

It was a gorgeous night and cooled back down.  The plants are going to have to come in tomorrow.

In addition to the chicken....we worked on any leftovers in the frig.

I had 2 TBSP of beans, 2 of Mac salad, and 2 of jello with carrots and walnuts. One weird combo but it tasted great.

LW is looking at me like he wants to go outside.

Night all.

On the Mend

After a good sleep I had some energy today.

Did some laundry....

Changed all the bedding as I am pretending it will help me feel better.

Unfortunately, Gary now has the cold and he spent much of the day in bed as he was all achy and coughing (not as bad as I was).  I took a shower and drove down to the bank and Wegmans.  Home for a late lunch and then went out to do some mowing.  Did the small pasture, the hill and behind the grooming room.

Little Wonder spied on me the whole time.

Every time I go to the grocery store I check labels.  I have been dying to have a couple of hot dogs and they are not good for me.  Today I discovered 2 things.....1. skinless hot dogs have less sodium and 2. if you leach them (boil in water for 7 minutes after you put slits in them) almost 60% of the sodium is gone.  So I did that, and then threw them on some baked beans that were in the oven.  I only had 1 roll and Little Wonder had half of one hot dog.  Beans are bad too....had half a cup and could have been happy with less.  Finally, a homemade garbage plate and I'm starting to figure this out.  Can't have a meal like this very often, but it sure was satisfying tonight.

After dinner the sky became very dramatic and I actually felt like taking pictures.

To the Southwest.....

To the East....

To the West....

Amazing light.

Night all.

The Mosquitos are Back

I'm still good for nothing but have improved.  Actually was able to sleep in bed last night and Gary woke me up at 8:45.  Can't remember what decade I slept in that late.  Little Wonder did not want to get up earlier....such a guardian.

I was slightly ambitious and made some macaroni salad this morning so we could have it for dinner on some greens.  Had French toast for lunch and went back to bed for the afternoon.

I think that did me some good.  Still not taking photos but when I let LW out, checked on the kitchen garden.

Now we are getting ready for our night time groove.

Night all.

Still Out of Gas

Coughed my way through almost 2 boxes of Kleenex.....and the whole time Little Wonder was there for me.  He knew something was different.  Sleeping in bed did not work, so I was back out in the kitchen from midnight on with my head up in a sitting position.  Actually caught a couple of winks.

LW wanted to go out at 6am, and this is what it looked like.

When he came back in the house he got on my lap and took care of me all day.

I noticed that we had a new blossom and had to go out and grab a photo.

My buddy went with me but did not want to stay outside.

Gary finished stacking the firewood that was delivered the other day.  38 wheelbarrows full.  He must be so sick of listening to me cough.  Hope he doesn't get this.  I had to cancel my dermatology appointment for this morning.....one thing after the other.

Our dinners have been different and tonights was no exception.  A grilled turkey burger on a slice of toast, corn ships and applesauce.  Pretty pathetic....but I was not in the mood.  It did taste good.  Took a long hot shower and it has made me feel a little better...let's see how long that lasts.  My nose is starting to run again,

Night all.