Had lunch with my neighbor today. Always good to catch up with her. I enjoy our conversation and friendship.
I had ordered the grandkids their Christmas gifts and both packages were delivered today. I cut that a bit close. Glad I will have something to give them.
Ran into Emporia to pick up three other Christmas gifts. Getting close to being ready for our family Christmas on Saturday. Need to make a final decision tomorrow as to what to get and get it done. Will need to wrap a few things and then I will be ready.
When I got home from lunch my neighbor dropped me off at the end of my driveway so I could wrestle the trash can up the drive. The wind was blowing around 35 MPH and it was spitting ice pellets. I think that was the longest driveway walk I have taken out here. My ears were frozen by the time I got to the house. The trash can has bad wheels and in the wind it was hard to keep it upright to pull. My hands are still cold from the attempt. I got it done though.
The wife of my guest showed up as I was returning from Emporia. They are nice people. I enjoyed the conversation I had with the husband last night and this morning. Feels weird to have guests in the house again. I hadn’t had others except for my Marine since October. This couple leaves Monday and another couple arrives for one night Monday evening. So far I don’t have anyone else booked until April. That feels OK to me right now.
It was raining hard when my guest showed up last night. He had lots of stuff to unload from his truck so I had him park in the garage. I had to move my car to the other side so his long, big truck would fit in the garage. I gave him my garage door opener so he can come and go as needed. I sure trust I remember to get the opener back from him before he leaves.
The wind is in a big hurry this afternoon. The windows are shaking and the swings are rocking hard. It is only in the mid 30’s. The forecast had told me it would reach the 50’s today but there is no way that is going to happen. I’m glad we didn’t get the snow Western KS got today.
I need to get brave and go down and take care of the chickens. At least I don’t have to fill their water container today – just need to take them their lettuce and gather eggs. I may need rocks in my pockets to get down to the coop without being blown over.
The dogs are muddy critters today. They must have been rolling in the mud puddles in the back yard. I still have water standing in the back yard. They have been hanging out under the heat lamp in the garage this afternoon.
May get my New Year’s Cookies made this evening. It is a good day to be standing over a hot pan of grease. If I get them made I can get them delivered to my brothers on Friday. They seem to enjoy them each year. I always give them some fudge too – both recipes are from my mother. Trying to carry on that family tradition while I can.
Ready for the sun to come back from the vacation it has been on the last couple of days. Winter has arrived on the prairie. Trusting it will be short-lived and allow the sun to return with a bit of warmth. I don’t like cold weather.
Need to go get busy and get a few things off my list done. I have been rather lazy this week and haven’t done much. My body seemed to need rest this week after all the excitement and adventures I have had for the last two months. Finally feeling better and more rested and centered.
Grateful for neighbors that become good friends, grateful for guests that become friends, and grateful for this time of year when getting together with family is important and we make happen.