I forgot to say yesterday that we did end up going to some garage sales on Saturday. I got up early, went for a quick walk to watch the beavers and then headed home to go with husband and son for the sales. We haven't been to this one neighbourhood sale for years. It is really big. We park and walk the streets. It was packed. I found lots of (too many) goodies. Husband found a couple of things. We had a good time. Middle son came up in the afternoon and brought me an early Mother's Day present. 

Hopefully I can keep it alive! I do not have a green thumb. I'd like to. I end up getting distracted and forgetting to water and take care. 

I went out for a walk today. It was lovely out first thing. 

Not much done on the home front. The usual house-y stuff but not a lot extra. Sigh. 

Monday

I missed a few days. Not because of anything bad, just keep forgetting to post. There isn't a lot going on right now. I suppose that's good in a way. Just feeling a bit blah too. Don't seem to have a lot of energy! I am out walking quite a bit so at least I'm getting exercise. Housework is just blah. We did go to some garage sales this weekend and I found a nice planner thing to help me (hopefully) keep on track. I know I have some somewhere around here, but can I find one? Nope. 

We had a lovely walk yesterday. Husband and I did a little birdwatching around Indiana Dunes on a Marsh Trail and then went to another park on the way home. It's a new one to us and we wanted to take a look. It was quite interesting. There is a platform overlooking the river and then one down on the river. We decided to take the one that meant we could go down the staircase (instead of up) and walk up a winding hill (it was certainly easier)

Platform

Husband out on the platform. It was a weird feeling standing out on it. It moves! It's a little like being on a swaying boat. Yikes. 

My walking friend was supposed to be going away this week. She was booked on a (expensive) river boat cruise in Switzerland and somewhere else (having a brain moment lol) for three weeks. She had it booked for over a year. They cancelled two days before she was due to leave!!!! Needless to say, she is quite upset. I wasn't planning on walking with her for three weeks. I had made plans for this week. However, I did walk with her today as I felt a little sorry for her. Tomorrow I'm on my own. 

Hoepfully I'll be back tomorrow. 

End of the Week and better weather!

Yesterday was another cold day. I took a walk, but it was cold and windy and not all that nice. This morning started cold, but we actually had a sunrise and by the time I was done with my walk it was quite warm! I got my jobs done and then sat outside for a little bit watching the birds and such. I've been quite fascinated by a groundhog that is building a den under our back neighbour's garage. I don't know them well enough to say anything (they can be quite a nuisance). They are quite funny to watch though. It comes into our garden as our long back garden butts up to their garage. I've been watching it gather leaves and such today. I took a few photos but haven't sorted them yet, so will post as soon as I do. 

I'm on my own for my walk tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it. I'm actually on my own for the next three weeks as my walking friend is going to be away. 

I'm thinking of going to some neighbourhood garage sales on Saturday. It would usually be a walk day and I'm so stuck in my ways I feel a little anxious when I don't go for a walk. I don't know how to explain it, but I'm really stuck on a routine and I find it hard to break away. I seem to get so overfocused on something. It's quite annoying, but I don't know how to break it. It makes me quite anxious if I don't go for a walk first thing in the morning and take photos. How do you break away from such a routine? I want to break away from thinking that I 'have' to take a walk and take photos, that I'm missing out on something. Perhaps a beginning solution would be to go to the sales and then go for a walk? Not sure. 

Rain Today - Better than Snow

It was another horrible day today. Rain and wind. It felt more like Autumn than Springtime. I did go for a walk, but I ended up wet and cold. Tomorrow looks to be better! Hopefully....keeping my fingers crossed. 

Puddles and reflections. There were lots of them lol. 

I did get a little bit of extras done today. I sorted through three storage cubes by the backdoor that have bags and other bits and bobs in them. I didn't get rid of many bags but reorganised them and now I know what's in there. I also got started on one of the problem areas on my list. So, I feel today has been a little productive. 

Hopefully it will continue tomorrow!

May 1st - But What Happened to Spring?

It's the first of May. Not sure where April went. May is a new month, so things start again. 

The weather today certainly doesn't scream May. There was snow - yes, you read that right - snow showers today. Not a good way to start the month. At least we're not in the UP of Michigan that was supposed to have a LOT of snow. Ours was just annoying snow showers. Yuck. It's been horrible all day. I went out for a walk and got wet - again. 

Yesterday I did my meal plan and worked out what I needed to buy at the shops and today, after my walk, I went and did a grocery shop. There were a couple of items that weren't in stock but I'm hoping to work around them, so I don't have to go back. More trips to the shops = more money spent, and I've spent enough! 

One thing I really wanted to do this week was clean out the freezer above the fridge. I did it today! Yeah! It's been on my list for a while, but today I got it done. I hate doing it as I know there are things in there that have to be thrown out and I feel bad about that. I took a breath and got it done though. Start a fresh. 

Tomorrow looks to be rainy again. Not sure if I will bother going for a walk. I'm tired of getting wet. I shall see. I know that if I stayed home, I could check off a few more things off my list and not have to do them when the weather is better, and I want to stay out!

It was sunnier yesterday and we did manage a walk, so instead of horrible pics from today, some phone photos from yesterday

Saturday

 At least I'm remembering to post! And I have left comments on blogs. Gasp!

I went for a walk by myself this morning. Husband had slept elsewhere in the house last night to give me a break from his snoring and he slept in late. I thought I'd give him a break and just go out by myself. I'm glad I did go out. I thought about staying in. The morning was cool, but sunny to start and the combination of sunrise and mist on the field was really beautiful. 

Some of my phone photos from this morning

When I got back, husband and I went to do a little food and household shop. Spent too much, but we were out of a lot of household products and those aren't cheap! I do need to stop at the dollar shop next week as there are a couple of items I need from there too. We also stopped to look at some furniture. I would like a smaller table for the dining room. We have a nice one now, but it's one of the higher ones with six chairs and we really need a smaller, lower one. This one hurts my back and my legs don't touch the floor (I'm actually quite tall) and now that I am getting older it isn't nearly as comfortable as it was! We didn't end up buying one, but we saw one we wouldn't mind. We also looked at new mattresses. We really need one. I am sure the one we have contributes to aches and pains we both have and we don't find it comfortable. However, I feel like Goldilocks trying them out - too hard, too soft, too bouncy etc. Sigh. 

We did end up buying a bird bath. Not on the list lol. And a little pricey. But we've been talking about getting one for a while and none really jumped out at me. Husband found this one and I really like it!

I'm sure it will take a little while for the birds to get used to it. I did see a male Cardinal on it taking a drink, but then it started raining and well, that was the end of that! 

Tomorrow, if it doesn't rain, husband and I are planning a walk. 

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. After the walk tomorrow I'm going to work on lists for the week. 

End of April

To be totally honest, this month has really been a bust. It's flown by and I haven't got any of the things done that I wanted to get done. The good thing is that May is a new month and I can start again. I will be making a list of things I want to accomplish. May is a busy month for us, it includes a week long visit to daughter and our first camping trip of the year. This just means I have to work on my time management and actually get things done instead of just thinking about them!

I shall post more tomorrow. One part of my plan is to post more consistently! That means making a list of a reminder to post and probably to do it in the day and not leave it until night time, when I mostly forget and only remember when I get in bed. 

Photo for today - my current favourite soup. I had it for tea tonight. Cauliflower and Parmesan. Yum. It's been a rainy sort of day and the perfect day for soup. It actually feels more like Autumn than Spring!

Time Flying By

Can't believe it's already Tuesday. The days seem to be flying by. I can't believe it's almost the end of the month. It's almost May and guess what we had today? Snow showers!!!

The snow was wet, heavy and continuous! I was so soaked by the time I got back home lol. I'm hoping tomorrow will be a bit better. 

There were goslings on my walk this morning. They were born over the weekend. The poor mother was trying to shield the babies from the snow and cold. 

Yesterday it was cold and sunny and I managed to get a couple of photos of them

Seeing them made me smile!

It's the Weekend!

Today was supposed to be a nice day. Rained most of the day. Luckily, we got out for a little walk before the rain came. It didn't look all that promising to start with but I had looked at the forecast and there was 0% chance of rain! What do the weather people know? Lol

Ominous Skies 

We had a little walk around. Things are starting to look a little greener!

Some steps in the woods

We took a little detour to Yoders Country Market - an Amish store that has a wonderful bakery. It's a good thing we don't go there too often!

The cheese bread is amazing! They didn't have any left the last time I went so was really glad there was some there this time. 

It must have been the day for going out as we saw three Amish Buggies. 

We made it home just before the rain and - gasp, horror - snow showers! I spent the afternoon indoors. Had a nice bath and some relaxing. 

Tomorrow we're off out for a nice walk. Hopefully the weather will be better tomorrow! Hope everyone has a good weekend. 

End of week

Thanks to those who let me know that Eileen from Bracelet of Days is okay. I hope she's back online again soon! I miss reading her blog.

This week has been a blah sort of week. I'm feeling better than I was. Tired still though. I've spent the last two nights on the sofa. Husband is snoring really loudly. I have earplugs in and can't hear the fan he has to have running all night, but I can hear his snoring. Sigh. I'm not sure I'm even going to try getting in the bed tonight. I might just start out on the sofa. When I go to bed, I end up getting frustrated that I can't sleep and then it just makes me anxious, and I don't think that helps the sleeping situation. Sigh. 

I managed to get out for a walk today. I hadn't been there long when it began to pour. It didn't last too long. Had to go back to the car for my raincoat. Don't ask why I wasn't wearing it in the first place. Luckily, it was in the car. Came home. Did my household work and then it had actually warmed up enough to sit in the garden for a while. 

Nothing else much is going on. Plodding through the days. I don't seem to be getting as much done as I want to. I need to start with lists again so I'll be able to see what needs to be done and mark it off. I think that helps. 

A few photos from my walk

A bit of a sunrise

Clouds rolling in 

After the rain