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I agree that hiring out the spring yard work will just make life less stressful.
Diane funny you are fighting slugs on your flowers but profiting from slugs on your wine stoppers. :) Beauty and utility of slugs is a matter of perspective I guess. Like many things in life.
Paula happy you get some time with your youngest. Our DD often comes home for more than a week at a time. DS is more elusive, and restless. 4 days in a row is a long visit for him.
I have 11 days of classroom time, but 17 calendar days left. Calendar days matter more to me, because even on the weekends there are often emails and the mental load buzzing quietly in the background. I'm very curious to see what it feels like to hand my computer in and have my email shut off. To truly be done.
Today's after work activity was buying supplies at Costco for a breakfast we are hosting for our graduating special ed kids. There are of course no funds for this, so it's fueled by teacher donations. Anybody who had collected money at work for a group present etc knows how smoothly that goes. Hopefully the people who asked for another day (after 4 email reminders) will actually pay me, because the money is spent. But if not, this is the last time I'm in charge of the organizing, collecting and shopping for this event. Its a nice way to say goodbye to the students we've been shepherding through the school system these last 4 years. For some its touch and go if they will actually graduate, but we're pretty successful at pulling them across the finish line. These seniors have a special place in my heart. They were my first 9th graders after Covid with no restrictions, no masks, no online, no hybrid, just regular school. After 2 years of disruption, they were absolutely squirrely and had no academic stamina, but they were seemingly overjoyed to be back at school for the social parts and they were a hoot. I enjoyed their good natured antics so much.
Still misty rain here, and still my plants are unmolested. They already look bigger to me than on Friday and Saturday.
125.2, back down!
Like Diane's weather, we are having an overcast and drippy day. DH and I went to the Green Bay botanical gardens for me to snap some pics. I got some but unfortunately they are kind of in between blooms right now. Daffodils are gone, tulips have seen better days and peonies and lilies are not quite ready. I'll have to try and return in about 2 weeks! Membership has it's perks!
Made another rhubarb crisp as the one I made the other day got inhaled (mostly by kids). DS3 is staying until June 7th! Miracle of miracles! He rarely hangs out at home!
Planted my herbs and hanging plants last night. DH wanted flowering plants for the hanging baskets but when I reminded him that they need to be watered daily and dead headed he agreed to stick with the sedums that I have hung for several years. They do well with little effort! I could always stick in a few fake flowers for a pop of color!
Liz, glad DH is going to hire out the Spring lawn care. Makes sense and then when you guys get there the job won't be so onerous.
Diane, do you have a website for your slugs? I am genuinely interested in a wine stopper!
Tonight is fish tacos for dinner. I'll bake some tilapia with Mexican seasonings and serve with mango, guacamole, pico and a chipotle sauce. Easy and healthy!
Greetings all
It is overcast here today but calm and dry. Nice and cool. The house is being cleaned and I am sitting here like a slop in a bathrobe. Soon this will be your life DD!
Gallery duty this afternoon and I need to stop at the bank for small bills. Sales have been good this month - almost making up for lousy early months.
Liz I think it is wise of your DH to just hire the yard clean up done. He does not like it and the kids are just not going to step up so for family peace just pay someone. Seems dumb that the kids won't help but if they won't, they won't. Glad you had a nice day of visiting and fun. Bet your climate is kind of like that here - cool ocean.
We watched a series Grosse Pointe Garden Society. Another comedy drama about rich people getting in trouble. Also started Government Cheese - another absurd drama.
CC hoping Kirby is coming around and can lose the cone soon. I heard something on NPR the other day about ultra violet coating that is on most glass that can somehow be activated with light to deter bird strikes. Didn't understand it but you might look it up.
Yay Peps on the final class being a fun one. Enjoy it.
Well the sweet peas are still alive and maybe even growing. Slugs have not found them yet.
Well almost time to pack up and get to work. Don't want to get fired from my unpaid job.
Diane S
Love that you get to teach your favorite group of kids once more! Perfect way to finish off your career!
Too late. I looked freckled with spots of spray tan! I'm mostly wearing long pants and shirts so it's okay!
118.2 - weight back into the usual range.
Yesterday was a good day for DH playing golf with his longterm friend and me visiting with SIL. The weather was sunny and in the mid-70's. A refreshing change from humid Florida and 90 degrees. DH announced on the drive that he had come to a decision that there would be no more spring cleanup in April - the he is going to hire someone to cleanup the yard in the spring and to mow the lawn until we get here in late spring. He says everyone seems to be too busy and he doesn't like the yard looking like no one lives here. I thought one of his kids might protest and offer to do more but apparently that didn't happen. I think they are used to Dad taking care of things for them.
Today's weather should be similar though with a few more clouds. DH is going to do more yard work. I probably will start repacking for Aruba since we leave to stay near the airport on Friday. I possibly am going to the local senior center for yoga this morning but I need to get my act in gear and go find my yoga stuff in the basement. Not sure I can get motivated quickly enough (or that I want to). It would be easier if it wasn't so gorgeous outside because I hate to miss the morning walk with Justice.
I hope you all have a winning Wednesday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Such a sweet way to have a last class. Not surprising that you are having anxiety. It is a huge change and perhaps your gut is already missing the best part - the kids.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Those cute little slugs are moving on out the door!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Poor Kirby - just wants to share his feelings with you... :(
I hope the cone comes off soon? I don't remember Justice having one and he was neutered just before I began fostering him.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Retirement shall be the cure for many feelings!
I guess I am not the only one having that kind of experience on social media. I thought the reason for those kind of groups was to share information but apparently not everyone agrees.
Son-in-law can be charming but is incredibly lazy though not in his own mind. Everyone puts up with it because his wife does. I sometimes wonder what their relationship is like when they are alone and she is doing all the work, but they seem happy.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish