Thursday

 I worked in the yard today. I used to hate edging but with practice it got easier and I got a little better at it. I like that part the best now.  I learned today that the lawn mower uses oil. It's crossed my mind before in a fleeting sort of way. But I just blocked it out of my mind I guess. Today the lawn mower started smoking, and it smelled like it was burning. Of course that's when I noticed that little cap with an oil thingy on it. I put some oil in it after running to the store for the type oil needed. It seems to be fine now. Hopefully I didn't do too much damage!

I watered all my flowers, pulled a few weeds, and re potted a couple of things that aren't doing so well. When all the work was done I got in the pool. The pool is where relaxation comes easily. I like it.

Mr. Bojangles started acting weird last evening. Like he was freaked out by something. Today he spent most of the day in hiding in the basement. I called him out and he did come out but he walked really low to the ground like he does when he's afraid and he kept hissing at me. He's got me a little paranoid. I'm not sure what's going on.

For supper I made a beer brat with onions, red peppers, and green pepper. I also had pickled beets and a tossed salad. It was good.

Tomorrow I'll do Covid-19 testing on non vaccinated employees. I'll also check to make sure that all the telephone physician orders have been correctly posted in the patients chart. And usually I'll check to see if an acute plan of care was completed when needed. If not then usually I go ahead and do one. However, if someone calls in and isn't replaced then I'll work a unit and all that other stuff, minus the Covid-19 testing will have to wait for the next time I work.

I'm looking forward to the weekend. I hope it's a good one!

Saturday

 Well it feels like summer is finally here. We have high 80's low 90's  this weekend. I like it for now. i filled the pool yesterday and soaked in it for a couple of hours. After work I edged and mowed the lawn then got in the pool. It felt great! 

My neighbor came over day before yesterday. He introduced his self to me again. He seems like a nice man. His wife passed away at some point before I moved here. He said he watched as things unfolded here the morning boyfriend passed away. He's a retired fire chief so he knew from the vehicles that showed up that it wasn't going to be good news. But anyway we had a nice talk mostly about things other than the death of our spouses.

I couldn't sleep right away last night so I got out of bed and cleaned my bathroom. I also mopped the bathroom and kitchen floors. I think I only have 1 load of laundry to do. I'm off until Tuesday so I'll get to it before then.

I cleaned out boyfriends closet and drawers. I kissed and hugged each item good-bye before packing it away.. I didn't want to donate his clothes. It just didn't feel right to me. I did fill one cube in the built in with his stuff. I was afraid to let it all go. I'll let the rest of it go when it feels like the right time.

I think I'm going to talk to my administrator about me taking the job of medical records. The lady who is in charge of that department is retiring this July. I think I'd be a good fit for the job and vice a versa. So I plan on talking to him Tuesday. We'll see. A lot of things are up in the air with new owners coming in in June. 

I'm having home made bean soup and corn on the cob for supper. I made the soup a couple days ago and I have to say that it's so delicious. lol

Mr. Bojangles is doing well. He's in the office sleeping in his favorite chair. His new thing is to lay on my chest each night for a bit. He wakes me in the night crying close to my face, some of the time tapping my face with his paw, so that I get up and let him outside. I love that little guy.

All my adult children are doing well. Middle son stopped over today for a few minutes just to say hello. Oldest son texts me everyday to say have a nice day and i love you, and daughter and I talk on the phone each evening or at the very least we text.

I'm not sure what to do with myself the rest of the weekend. I'll figure it out......

Thursday

 I went to Bed Bath and Beyond today to spend a gift card. I bought a salad bowl serving set and veggie cutter. I always have a fun time shopping. :O)

On the drive home from shopping Unchained Melody came on the radio. I burst into tears. Usually I'm ok. some of the time I 'm not. Lately I've been missing boyfriend more than usual and I want to talk about him but I know people don't want to hear it so I don't. Some of the time I'm mad at him for leaving. Some of the time I still can't believe he's gone. Some of the time I wonder if I should have (continued)

Happy 12th birthday, Little Man! I sure do love you.

my new little flower bed.

I cut this down to about 6 inches last year. It looks 100% better this year.

Oldest son got me a new tent for Mothers Day. Lil Man is checking it out.

from the dumpster

from the dumpster

The cat at Lowe's. He's very friendly

(continued) called the priest over to administer last rights. Some of the time I wonder where he is, and what it's like there, is Woody with him, and  is boyfriend able to see what I am doing. I beg him to come to me in my dreams but he doesn't. I wish so badly he would. I miss him. 

The other day I put a new flower bed in along the side wall of the garage in the backyard. The old owner left a bunch of pavers (I guess that's what they are called) in the garage. I used them as a boarder. It doesn't look great but it looks better than it did. I also cleaned out the pool and have it ready to be filled.

I cut a tree in the front yard almost down last fall with the intention of cutting it all the way down this spring or summer. But I have to say that it looks kind of pretty so far this year and I think I will keep it. Some of the stuff that I planted in the side yard this spring has died. I think I planted too soon. With the roses and daffodils gone, and with other stuff dying it looks kind of bare. I think I'll just let it go until next year.

Thursday

 I filed my taxes yesterday. I'm so, so glad to have them off my back. I also renewed my drivers license and I'm happy to have that out of the way as well!

I tried the increased dose of anti depressant. It was too much for me. Made my head even more cloudy. I'll shoot my doctor a note and let her know. I'm ok anyway.

The sign out front of the church says "Life doesn't come with a manual. It comes with a mom." That made me smile. :O)

Mr. Bojangles birthday is Sunday. I was thinking about getting him a catnip pillow from his vet. It's his favorite catnip. He will be 12.

The next time you're at the plant store smell the Rosemary. Unless you already know how it smells. OMG I love the smell of it.  I tried growing it last year but couldn't keep it alive.