Totally Tuesday

Hooray! The sun was shining in a clear blue sky when I got up although still a nip in the air. Had my coffee under the trees again. I chilled and let the peace soak in. Don’t know how I survive the cold winter mornings. I felt renewed and ready to face anything. My second cup was even better.
The garden is beautiful after the rain. All fresh and green. I love this time of the year with all the new growth on the trees. The roses are already out and the grass is turning green again. Living here on the plot is the best – my own little piece of paradise. We have been here 22 years and I could never go back to town. We are real ‘ma plotters’ now. The space, the tranquility, the bird life – nothing can beat it.
Hubby didn’t have too good a night as his stomach was protesting about the over indulgence of the day before. – My opinion. He didn’t agree – said it was from having to take so many pills now. Men! Logic doesn’t come into it. Luckily he was fine to eat breakfast. His sugar levels are reasonable at the moment so he only needs his tablets and not injections. Hope this lasts as his toe is eventually starting to heal. All thanks to his forced rest in hospital and lower sugar levels.
About nine he decided he needed to go to the workshop to check on things. So much for taking the Dr’s advice about taking things easy. I made him wait until I was ready to take him. We left about ten with instructions from Ali to be back before one as she was working from 1.30.
When we reached the workshop hubby went to check on things while I made necessary calls from the office. Diane and I were sent to buy Thinners etc. for work in progress. Hubby gave all their instructions for the day and we came back home in time for Ali to leave Travis with me. I made us lunch while Travis crawled around. He seemed tired so I tried to get him to sleep but he wasn’t interested. I put him in his room with his toys and ball pond while I lay on his mat reading. He whinged and played alternately until he fell asleep next to me at three. I gave him a half hour nap and then woke him. We went and sat outside where he had a drink and a biscuit. It was such a lovely afternoon. There were two glossy starlings sitting on the gate and two red-billed hoopoes came and sat on the rondavel roof sunning themselves . I called hubby to come and have tea with us. We sat while Travis played around the garden area. When we had finished we took him to the play area and put him in the sandpit. He really loves playing in all that sand. Hubby held him up and when he was steady left him. He managed two steps before sagging onto his knees. We were excited and made him do it again and again until he got fed up. He had a lovely time playing out there until it was bath time. Once he was all clean I fed him. Realized I had missed out on my daily dose of medicine while hubby was in hospital. Travis and I sat outside while I had my glass of red wine. Ali got back and took Travis
I made supper and then Diane and I watched TV – my favourite CSI. For a change I remembered to l oad the dishwasher instead of washing up by hand. The best invention ever! AND they say using one saves electricity and water. Must do my bit you know.
Time to think about bed. I really feel good tonight after my relaxing spells in the garden.
Cheers for now. Hope you all have a good day.