Getting started in the mornings is where I plan out my day and attempt to stay on target getting done what needs done.
THIS FINE MONDAY MORNING, I got around and went to TOWN with my Daughter, Grand-daughter Lil Miss and Grandson Baby C. They came by the house to get me. Wearing a WINTER SWEATER, blue jeans and comfy shoes, I was ready. Started the day out with a STARBUCKS drink, my treat. I got my regular, Trenta Unsweetened Iced Green Tea. The kind that last me on the average of four hours when sipping.
We stopped at the Mall and went to ULTA BEAUTY. As soon as I crossed the threshold of ULTA BEAUTY, some perfume caught my attention. I sprayed some on me and I was sold. I offered to take the Lil guy out in the Mall so Daughter could shop with Lil Miss. Getting ready for PROM.
I had the BEST time with Mister C. At 16 months old, he held my hand as we walked from one end of the Mall to the other. When we got back to ULTA BEAUTY, his Momma and big Sis were done shopping there. We went to a few more shops and looked. I was impressed how well Mister C behaved. They have a fountain so we tossed a few coins into the fountain.
LUNCH in AGGIE VILLE at BLUESTEM. I was treated to a Turkey Paleo Salad. I'd do it again.
Description: spring mix topped with oven roasted turkey, dried cranberries, almonds, diced fresh apple and balsamic dressing (contains nuts).
As we were sitting there, the balsamic vinaigrette Dressing went down my throat the wrong way causing me to cough and cough and cough to the point of it being embarrassing. I couldn't seem to stop. Mister C started imitating me doing a fake cough. Got tickled and started laughing. We all do. This was one of those moments you had to be there. He is a little monkey that imitates what he sees. It was so funny, I could only laugh about it.
Got the coughing under control.
THEN, we headed to the RUNNING COMPANY. I stayed in the truck as Mister C took a nap. I decided to cover him with a blanket and because I moved, the truck alarm went off beeping. I wasn't sure why the beeping was going off and then it stopped where the blinker decided to flash and the alarm began again.
Is the truck HAUNTED? The phone rang and it was Lil Miss asking if the alarm went off? Yes, it had. Daughter explained that when she locks the doors, the alarm is set and if the truck has movement, it sounds off. Haha. It did go off.
When they returned to the truck, Mister C was still asleep. We went to GOODWILL and I left empty handed. Off to Aldi. I knew I needed milk and ended with yogurt, milk, orange juice, cheese sticks, cookies, a pound of hamburger, bread and the kitchen sink. Not really, but I spent a little bit of mula.
THOUGH the weather was a chilly 38 degrees, we had a great time. I'm ready for SPRING where the temps are in the 70s. Wish it were here to stay. This has been a LONG WINTER. ugg.
HOME I went. Said good-bye to the kids and put the groceries away. Now to take a break and close my eyes for a minute or so. A blessed MONDAY. Good company and got some exercise walking for the day. Ate well. Felt good.
Back to packing drinking glasses and plates. This is the week to get pots 'n pans, plates and glassware over to the COTTAGE. Hubby is laying tile and we're off to a great start. Lil Miss will come over during the week to our main house to rake leaves to bag up so they can be hauled to the dump.
Sunday, Monday. Tuesday...I'd like to work on some laundry, unpack some dishes and cookware. I hope I can pull it off. The days are getting away from me.
Think I'll fix a pasta dish for supper if we have any pasta in the pantry. I have a pound of hamburger that I will brown in olive oil and diced onions. After it browns, I'll add some stewed tomatoes. In a different pan I'll cook some pasta and when it is done, I'll drain the pasta and add the meat sauce. Hope I have some pasta. This sounds like a simple supper to fix and enjoy. As tired as I am, this should work.
MAIL: A notice from small town America's Utility Company about a water sample not being taken for testing back in April 2020. We were not drinking the water at the Cottage at this time so we missed the warning that has come to our attention in 2023! That seems like a joke. 2 years later and oh, by the way, we, the city have messed up. Not important to be concerned, but if you are, call your doctor.
This is alarming to say the least. We will be using our BERKEY when we move over to the COTTAGE. I think since I have lived in the area, this is the second notice to be brought to our attention in 16 years. The quality of our water DOES MATTER.
FAMILY GATHERINGS: After I had time to process the week-end funeral I attended, it finally soaked in what I was sensing, but couldn't put into words. The word I was looking for was "A DISCONNECT." Is it the age we live in with cell phones having such attention given to them that people do not know how to have a simple conversation these days? There's a disconnect between people. We're in the same room, but there isn't acknowledgment that family members know one another or that they care to know one another. We are all aging. Perhaps minds are slipping. Perhaps, they really don't want to visit. Perhaps.
When at the Fellowship Hall of the Church where my Aunt went to Church, family members and friends gathered for a meal. A disconnect of sorts happened.
I can say, "Hello!" They'd answer, but no eye contact. No interest in visiting. I miss my cousin, Denice. We always visited. Always. I don't need to be the center of attention, but still visiting would have been welcomed.
I realized that the Family dynamics changed. It is the end of an era.
Times are a changing and I have noticed.
Blessings,
