What is is about having a cold that makes getting through the day so tough? Is it lack of oxygen? All I wanted to do was sit, covered with a quilt, and snooze or read a book. This morning was the first time that I’ve accomplished anything of note, so I’ve lost three days of my life!
Luckily, while I was busy vegging out, those around me were busy. My favorite landscaper visited with his crew, and cleaned out an area where I plan to plant a willow tree. They actually did more than I expected, for less than they originally proposed. They moved a beautiful viburnum for me that was dying for lack of light. And, they dug out the raised veggie beds for me, lined them to keep weeds from slithering in and making a home, and then refilled them with new dirt and compost! I can plant spinach immediately!
The early daffodils are all open, and the star magnolia is absolutely gorgeous! I’ll have daffs blooming for six weeks or so, as long as the weather is kind to them. I’ve been looking at catalogs and magazines, trying to decide what will be going in under the windows at the front of the house. I’m very drawn to a collection of coneflowers in the new colors and shapes, but I still have about three weeks to look before I make my final decision. As my brain clears out, perhaps I’ll be able to make better choices.
I need to collect myself and get on the road to visit EM. This is the weekend when her caregiver has part of Saturday and Sunday off. Frankie is doing the Mom-sitting this week. It’s my turn in two weeks. I hope that all my sisters will go to church together with EM and have lunch. It seems like a good thing to do for EM. We’ll see what the weekend brings.