I usually like April. It is when we start to notice a real change here in Michigan. We had quite a few trips planned for April but now they look like they won't happen. The most disappointing of which is our end-of-the-month visit with daughter. I know all the reasons why it probably won't happen and I understand them and I know that (maybe sometime - virus permitting, work permitting, obligations permitting) we will be able to see her and visit her again BUT that doesn't make it any less disappointing or make me feel any less sad.
I am trying not to dwell on the disappointments so...
On the plus side it was a beautiful day here today. The last few days have been cold, drizzly and gloomy so it was a lovely change to wake up and see a sunrise and beautiful sunshine! The birds were out singing, flying about and mating. While I was on my walk today I stood and watched a goose pad out her nest. Her mate had swam off somewhere and when some other geese came near she got really upset and frustrated. Her mate finally showed up - a little late I might add - and chased off the newcomers. Canadian Geese aren't my favourite birds, but they are quite interesting to watch. The other day I watched when this same goose 'yelled' at a muskrat who had come a little too close to the nest. Apparently muskrats like goose eggs.
In between getting my usual housework done today I sat out in the garden and enjoyed watching the birds. I have a book I've been reading on and off too. I really like it but it's one of those I don't know whether I want to savour and enjoy or rush through and get to the end of!
I did start on a cross stitch too. It was a kit I had bought from a charity shop when I visited mum. I didn't realise until I opened it that someone had already started a part of it. It wasn't very well done, some of the threads were pulled over two stitches. I had to pull them all out. Quite frustrating as I'm not sure how they cross stitched it. It took a long time! Hopefully I'll be able to show some progress soon.
Hope everyone is keeping well - both physically and mentally.