The guys showed up to start the solar panel installation a little after 10:00 this morning. They got most of it done but it has started spitting icy pellets and the roof got slick and they had to quit for the day. The electrician is still down in the shop doing his thing. They are to come back tomorrow late morning to finish up the install. I thought it was going to take all week but he thought they will be done tomorrow.
I have had a quiet day tucked inside. I ventured out to do the chicken chores but quickly came back in when I was done. It is 35 our and on its way down to 24 for the night. I have had my fireplace on today and have been sitting in my chair knitting most of the day. Decided to take a quiet, do nothing day. It is easier to embrace winter weather when I don’t have to get out and be in it.
I was able to make a couple of phone calls today. Somedays I can do that and other days I can’t. Transferred a prescription from one pharmacy to another to save some money. Called my insurance agent to inform them I added the solar panels and check to see if I needed to increase my coverage. Also scheduled an appointment with our attorney so Jim can sign some papers. We are going to KC Thursday late morning to get that done. I want to stop at Costco while we are in KC but other than that it will be a quick trip up and back. It will only take about 15 minutes to sign the papers.
I have another quiet day scheduled for tomorrow. Jim will be here late afternoon or early evening. I will need to fix dinner for him but other than that have nothing I have to do tomorrow. I got the house put back together after having eight guests over the weekend. May bake some cookies if the mood hits but they are optional.
I will need to go to town to pick up the prescription that I transferred but don’t need it urgently. If I remember we can stop and get it when we go to KC Thursday.
I slept fairly good last night but am tired this afternoon. I always feel a bit of a let down after having guests for several days. It has been a good day to do nothing.
Has anyone tried the weighted blankets? I ordered one and have been using it for almost a week now. I think it is helping me sleep better. I don’t toss and turn so much. My restless legs seem to be quieter with it. I have hopes that it may help me solve my sleeping problems. Can it be that simple of a solution?
I do need to run into Cottonwood Falls tomorrow and drop off some recycling stuff and a donation for the Chase County Christmas Event that is held Thanksgiving weekend. I am donating a hand knitted baby blanket and a set of tea towels. Someone will put some other things with them and create a baby basket and a kitchen basket for their silent auction. I hope they find someone interested in them.
They have taken the rain and snow out of the forecast for today but it is still predicted for Wednesday. We are getting a foggy, icy coating though. Not heavy enough to show on radar but enough to make black ice. Glad I got the chicken chores done before it got slick.
I have lost three pounds since last Tuesday. Seven to ten to go and I will be back down to what I was before. I want to be back down to where I was by Christmas. My body likes when I stay on plan and don’t cheat. It is harder to do when Jim is here but I have tried to come up with meals that will make it easier for me. He doesn’t like to eat three meals a day and likes lots of potatoes which I can’t eat often. He doesn’t eat many vegetables except for white potatoes. I’ll have to get creative and find foods that will suit both of us.
Very aware of being in my peaceful valley today. It feels good to take care of myself with a do nothing day and not feel guilty about it. I have been very organized lately and have not been procrastinating on getting things done. Not sure why that goes away at times but I welcome the times when I can get things done. I think being back on my eating plan gives me more energy in some ways to get things done. Although I am also realizing my body has been detoxing a bit and I feel more tired than normal.
Grateful I am tucked inside my warm house with the fireplace on and am safe and warm, grateful the solar panels are almost completely installed and ready to start saving me money, and grateful Jim will be here tomorrow.