Over the Hump

 Oh how a week can fly by! Vern and I have had the rare pleasure of having the house all to ourselves for the last few days. It has been so nice "playing house"! Also it has been that much easier for me to clean the WHOLE house. My cobwebs had cobwebs! Oh how I despise those old dirty popcorn ceilings in the living room!Thankfully it will be painted and given a face lift soon by yours truly! It is all a labor of love as I also prepare for the arrival of my parents and brother this weekend. They are coming over for Wanda's memorial on Saturday. In the meanwhile I volunteered Vern and I to bring 2 huge trays of smoked cheese and crackers so Vern has been very busy! His smoked cheese is becoming very popular,it seems we just can't smoke it fast enough!

 The cheese is smoked,the house is clean...and it's only Wednesday. Tomorrow I work the late shift and then hello weekend! One of the final preparations I need to make is to bathe the kids for Grandma and Grandpa! Maxine has never met my parents before so I want to be sure she is looking her best! Chipper's hair has finally grown out a bit so I promised him a bath AND blow dry too. Up until now his hair has been too short to blow dry :(

 As for me,I have felt so much better since I have been able to get some fresh air and sun. Spring couldn't get here fast enough! I have always thought of myself as tough enough to handle the rainy Washington weather but the older I get ...I begin to doubt that. The winters are looonngg and January through April can really test morale. I find myself wound up in petty frustrations at work and home,caring less about my appearance and having the desire to sleep and nap more than usual. That's just not like me?! Just when I was starting to get concerned,a few nice sunny days appeared and guess what? Little by little I see my energy returning along with a genuine smile on my face :) I am too concerned with garden plans and my family to worry about those who trigger my pet peeves. I think I just might make it to summer...in July. Lol!

 Time to shut off my brain for the night. Perhaps I will browse for an Easter dress for Maxine...just for fun :)