Sunday in Suburbia

Sorry for the silence.  Either nothing of import to impart, or inertia reigns supreme...

My birthday was quiet but nice.  My in-laws sent me an Amazon gift certificate--very unexpected but the best gift they could have given me.  Normally I just order what I want, but knowing I have a certain amount to spend, I find I am being very selective in my choices.  Funny how that works.  The husband actually made me a birthday card on the computer.  He spends much time on the computer, but has NEVER done this before.  It was a delightful surprise, as well as being a genuinely funny card.  As always, calls and emails came in from various countries.  I am truly blessed in my loved ones.

I continue to hit the gym either 2 or 3 days a week.  I want to get to the point where it is 4 or 5 days but I am just not there yet.  I am finding that lack of motivation is permeating many areas of my life.  I spend a lot of time thinking about what I'd ideally like to do, or what needs to get done, but I just can't make the leap from the thought to the action.  I know that sounds lame--just do it, eh?  For some reason, it's not that simple.  I function most effectively when I can think my way to something, however long that takes.  But when I get there, watch out.  The down side is that until I do get there, I am consumed with self-loathing and guilt.  I am definitely healthier because of my gym time, but haven't really lost weight, and that's the next goal.

I have decided that this baby that's arriving soon needs to have something I make with my own hands, so I am also up to my ears in hooded towel bits and pieces.  But I am trying to bribe myself--no sewing until I get through some of the things I've been putting off that aren't nearly as fun.  So far, no progress on anything, which wasn't quite what I intended. 

Had someone in to look at the things we want to ship to the girls and for a while I was quite encouraged--he was very sure it would work out.  That was 10 days ago and despite my calls, no word from him.  I would rather he flat out said no--I hate being strung along.  We'll see what happens when I call again.

We spent the weekend starting on the garden--always a major spring project.  There is an endless amount of work to get done before the weather gets stinking hot and humid and stays that way.  We rewarded our hard work with some time in the hot tub yesterday and that definitely made it easier to bear.  Next week we'll deal with the front shrubs.  I'm looking into appropriate tomatoes for the raised bed and roses that are suited to this climate for the area in the back that the husband cleared. 

I am starting to look forward to getting up to see the girls.  It will be nice to have a week with KT before I go on baby detail with JLO.  She and I always have a good time together, and it will also be nice to spend time with my dearest friend, who lives there as well.  And it always turns out to be a wonderful eating experience as well.  How could I not be looking forward to it?!!!  And to go from there to our first grandbaby?  What could be better?

But for now, the husband and I, after working hard in the garden all morning, are enjoying some afternoon relaxing time...