Cleaning the bathroom floor this morning and moving some things in the rack where the towels and other things are stored, and a CD showed its toes to me. It was one that Lewis had made for me. Don't ask me why it was in that container in the bathroom of all places! But it was an Alan Jackson CD that reminded me of standing next to Mom in the First Baptist Church in Petrolia. Mom's voice was not the most melodious, but it was easy to hear and listen to back then. Jennifer reminded me that Mom's laughter could be heard all the way down the street when she came up to visit. Yep, it embarrassed Dad, but it always made me smile. She had a good sense of humor when we were young. Anyway, enjoyed listening to the old hymns on my computer. Thought the CD player was messed up, but it just had a bit of sweetened coffee spilled down there. It still works.
Today Sylvia made me think that she might not have quite enough toys to play with. ahem. She was chewing on something quite vigorously--think ROCK! But it turned out to be an old bone she found. All the toys in the world are not nearly as good as a bone one finds in the back yard, ya see. Lance sent a box by FedUp and it had dog toys in it--three tennis balls that had never been chewed on in a container that had a pop to it when it was opened. And a fire hose toy that had a squeaker in one of the legs--the squeaker came out in nothing flat, of course. Anyway, the dogs thoroughly enjoyed their surprises. The rest of the stuff in the package was a happy surprise for me. Seems Landon and Rachel went "shopping" for goodies--some candy boxes, some neat fluffly, plush socks, and a red checked plush blanket to cuddle in. Fun surprises!
Sat outside on the yard swing and talked to some hens today. One of the black-laced Wyandottes usually wants some loving, but the dogs wanted me to throw tennis balls. Oh well. Petted the hen later in the yard when the two dogs were zooming around back and forth through the side gate. Crazy critters. Wish that much energy were available to me just for the fun of it. As it is, the three coops needed to be cleaned out and the CS applied in various places--holes dug by the hens. If you think that dogs can dig holes, just keep hens around! May have to start applying bricks to some of their handy work! Ah, but the coops are much neater now with all the shtuff raked out and hauled to the holes. Still want to go get several dowel rods that are big around enough to hold hens--think bigger than broom sticks. Have a couple in two of the coops, but would like to get enough to enable me to remove the the boards up there in the top of the coop. Just have to wait until my energy level is a bit higher.
My daughter-by-another mother, Laurie, lost her real dad recently. Not sure what caused his death, but it is just hard no matter what. Does not seem like it has been all that long ago that her mom died. Some "old folks" just don't really feel old until we look around and see those our own age leaving their children behind. Yep, life goes on and things change. Thinking about how the trees drop their leaves and make things ready for each new year. Wish it were easier to think of our changes that way.
My shower tonight made me feel SO much better after getting in all that dust in the hen house. Nothing like hot water, shampoo, and then a clean nightie to make a person feel comfortable. And the smell is pretty good with some special love stuff from Michelle. She is always finding some kind of good smelling stuff. At least this does not have that overwhelming perfume in it that so much stuff has. Just gentle smells that remind me of spring time and petunias.
Don't really know much tonight. As usual. Thought that maybe Maggie would come by for some eggs today. Will just hand out eggs rather than really visit anyone. Have to stay away from everyone for a while because my own body might just have something to make others ill. Have not felt the best in the west and Jenn reminded me that some folks can have this virus and never know it. Not good. Just not taking any chances with anyone else either way. Be so doggone glad when everyone is over this mess. Don't know if that will happen this year or in a few years, but eventually, huh.
May you all have peace of mind and stay healthy. You are loved.
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