Went to KC today. It was a quick trip up and back. I fought the wind driving both ways. I came home really tired as the drive didn’t feel as easy as normal with the high wind. I found myself holding my breath when I passed a semi as they were weaving a bit.
I stopped and got three more gallons of deck paint. I don’t think that will be enough but will get this much on and then get a better feel for how much more I will need. I don’t want to end up with lots left over.
Went to the jewelry store and as promised my ring was ready. They did a nice job with it and I am pleased with how it turned out. I wish I had ordered it a half size smaller as it fits a bit looser that I would like. I don’t think it will slip off but I like it nice and tight so there is no chance it could happen. I’ll wear it for a bit and then decide it I want to take it back in to have it sized a bit smaller.
I met two friends for lunch. We stayed and visited for over 2 1/2 hours. It was good to catch up with them and see them again. The time went by quickly and I enjoyed our long lunch.
I was going to stop at Costco but decided it was too much for me today. I headed home instead. I’m glad I did as the drive home was a challenge due to the wind. I came home exhausted and was ever so glad to be home again. I got home before I was completely drained but if I had stopped at Costco I would have reached empty.
The temperature has started dropping as the clouds have been rolling in. Sure hope we get some rain out of this system that is passing through but not sure that will happen. It seems to be mainly bluster and nothing to show for it.
I don’t have anything on my calendar for the weekend. I hope to get out and paint if the weather cooperates. It can’t be too windy or too cold. Hard to find a day in the spring time of KS that meets those two requirements. We will see what happens.
It will be good to stay home for the next couple of days. I need to start building some reserves for my trip to Vegas next week. The best way for me to do that is to stay home. I am getting excited about the trip to Vegas and especially the time I will get to spend with my daughters.
I need to check with the grandKids and see if they need any treats this weekend. They are both doing spring sports so it is hard for me to catch them to see them these days. Tagen is playing base ball and Ellexia is playing tennis. I need to find out when they are playing so I can go watch them. I usually only go to one or two of their events but I sure don’t want to miss them completely.
I need to find some motivation and do some housecleaning. I noticed this week how dirty the baseboards are and that the house really needs a good cleaning again. I can’t wait till I can open the windows and let the spring air in. However when I do that the dust comes right in with it so cleaning almost feels counterintuitive right now. Not sure I can let it go too much longer though. Once I notice it, I will feel guilty sitting and not cleaning it. Dang, need to remind myself not to look for dirt as I seem to find it.
Sitting in a good space this afternoon. I’m grateful I realized going to Costco would have been too much and I brought myself home instead. I’m still working on offering myself grace and taking good care of myself. Sometimes I won’t allow myself to accept it though. Today I was able to. I will call that my win of the day.
Grateful for friends and long lunches, grateful for a safe drive to and from KC, and grateful for the abundance of grace and mercy.