It is a lazy day on the prairie today. We got a dusting of snow on the ground last night. As Jim and I walked down to lock up the chickens last night the snow was falling. There was no wind and it was a beautiful walk in the dark with the snow falling. Most of the snow is already gone this afternoon.
The chickens were not impressed with the snow. They hopped out of the coop this morning, tramped around for about one minute and immediately went back into the warm coop. I don’t blame them. Cold and wet is not my favorite either.
I haven’t been motivated to do much today. I did order some yarn so I can make a smaller needle blanket and a hat and scarf. It seems almost sinful to order yarn when I have so much on hand but I don’t have want I need to make the blanket I want to make. I so enjoyed making the shawl that I decided to treat myself and order new yarn. It will keep me busy for several weeks as each row will have 209 stitches and it will be over five feet long when it is done. Good winter project.
Jim went into town to pick up a few groceries. My grandson requested more peanut butter balls. He has been sick and it is hard to say no to him. Thankfully his COVID test came back negative so he just has a head cold. He said he felt a bit better today although his throat is still sore. Tim and Michelle can now get out of quarantine and return to work.
Got room number 4 cleaned last night. Haven’t done my cleaning project for the day yet. I am hoping when I get done writing I will find the energy to get another room cleaned. It does feel good to be getting the house back into good, clean order. I so enjoy a fully cleaned house.
Got a call from the pharmacy today. Found out the cholesterol medication my new doctor ordered is considered a biological medication and it has to be prepared at a speciality pharmacy. They are sending it to me by FedEx and it should arrive Friday. The guy spend an hour on the phone with me this morning. I qualified for free medication if I agreed to have them call me every three months to get updates on how effective it is. The guy that called was most helpful and I appreciated all his instructions. I trust it won’t be as complicated as it sounds. I have to give myself two injections every four weeks. They are shipping a three month supply that has to remain refrigerated until 45 minutes before I need to inject myself. If this works I will have normal cholesterol levels for the first time in my life.
I have a crisis hot line shift tonight. I may need to take a short nap so I will be awake and alert for the callers. I got more sleep last night then I have been getting but I didn’t sleep very long at a time. Sleep for an hour, awake for an hour, rinse and repeat all night long. Grateful for what sleep I did get though.
We are having chicken tenders for dinner. Jim likes his fried and like mine grilled. Easy to do it both ways. Add some potatoes for Jim and veggies for me and dinner will be easy.
Jim didn’t have the right paperwork yesterday so didn’t pass the inspection. I’m not sure when he will try again. It is so frustrating to have to make two trips. I wish I spoke their language. They get so familiar with terms that I think they forget most of us don’t know what they are talking about.
Jim is leaving tomorrow early afternoon for Stillwater. He won’t be home until next Monday. It will be a quiet weekend on the prairie for me since I will be home alone. Maybe I will make some good progress on my house cleaning project. It is to warm up and be a nice weekend.
Nine days until Christmas. I’ll be glad when it is over. I’m grateful I have all my shopping and baking done and everything is ready. I will enjoy the Zoom gatherings we will have with Jim’s sons and my family. Sure wish we could be meeting in person but that isn’t in the cards this year. We will make the best of it and deal with what is. I do need to give some thought about what to fix for dinner Christmas. I suppose I should fix something a bit special. Hard to fix a special meal for just two people though.
Three of the six boxes I shipped have been delivered already. That was fast and easy. The other three should reach their destination by Saturday at the latest. I ordered another package to be delivered but haven’t heard when that package might arrive. Gotta trust that it will make it there by Christmas.
Winter Solstice is next Monday. The light will start to return minute by minute each day after that. I so welcome the return of more daylight. Time to set my intentions as to what I want to give out to the world this coming year. It is also time to pick my word of the year. I have a feeling it will be preferences to remind myself so much of what I feel is truth is really just my preference.
Grateful the pharmacy called today and the new medication is on its way, grateful Tagen tested negative for COVID, and grateful I have new yarn coming soon.