Tonight's picture was taken in June of 2003. Mattie was a year old. That weekend we took him to Great Falls Park. As you can see Mattie was ON! He definitely did not want to pause for a photo, but instead was engaged with his surroundings and if he was able to walk, believe me he would have jumped out of my arms!
Quote of the day: I wish I were a little girl again because skinned knees are easier to fix than a broken heart. ~ Julia Roberts
Last night I could tell me mom was in the process of getting sick. I sent her to bed early with Tylenol. Today she was full blown ill. Exhausted, sore throat, and nasal congestion. She wanted to go out to brunch, as this is typically something we do each Sunday, but I said NO! First of which she needed rest and second, no one else needs her cold.
So I had to figure out plan B. Fortunately I had frozen homemade turkey and chicken soup (that I made in the winter months), so I defrosted the turkey soup today for a late lunch. Days like this when we do not have anything planned, are SUPER BAD for my dad. It is impossible to engage him and therefore he sleeps the day away. It is beyond depressing to witness.
To manage all my emotions today, I went outside. I weeded in the front yard and then I trimmed some things and weeded in the backyard. I am telling you weeding is a full time job here. The problem now as it gets more humid are mosquitos. I was attacked by them tonight and I have to remember to put on repellent because I can't take those big bites!
Three things I am grateful for:
- To be healthy and strong enough to manage my gardens.
- Cookies!
- TV. My escape in the evening is watching TV. It is about the only thing other than being outside, that takes me mind off my fears and anxieties.
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