Mid-Week

Happy Peonies getting ready to bloom

So, here we are, middle of the week and I'm still coughing.  Still having difficulty sleeping (because of the coughing) and have no voice (because of the coughing).  The Husband and I are having fewer conversations:  he can't hear a thing I try to say and it's tons of effort to keep repeating myself.

Two solid weeks of this.  Sigh....

But!  The good news is I've been back out on the trail in the mornings.  I've loved being out there.  It takes me nearly twice as long to do my usual route because I simply don't have the energy to go my regular pace. But I've found it doesn't really matter.  I love my morning walks.  It feels so good to be back at it.

Yesterday afternoon The Husband and I did a quick run to Costco.  He's so fun to go with.  Truly, though, I do spend more money when he's along.  Especially when he's in the mood for a food-treat of some kind. We came home with a couple food-treats.   :^)

Spring forsythia

South of the library in a big open field, construction has begun.  I don't know how many houses will go in there, but it'll be a lot.  It's actually a couple big open fields bisected by the trail.  Wonder if I'll still enjoy walking that section of the trail when it's all bordered with houses?  Right now they're working on the infrastructure:  the gas lines, the water lines, the roads.  That means the trail is all mucked up with detours and orange fence.  I know progress is important.  It still is hard for me to see my quiet peaceful (notice the possessive there!) trail all enclosed. 

And I know the calendar says it's spring.  But I don't fully believe it until the forsythia bushes bloom.  This little bush is a bit sparse still, but it's yellow.  Spring is here.

Yes, I am.

And I went to the grocery- specifically to get some of my favorite chocolate milk.  My regular grocery started carrying it about 6 months ago.  The problem is:  apparently everyone else likes it, too.  The shelf spot for it is nearly always empty.  They also carry the same brand in 1% fat milk.  If I'm going to have that yummy milk, I'm going for the whole package - whole milk for me. And yes, today that shelf was empty.  Again.  I've been unable to buy it there for ages.  I'll have to try the market up the street.  I'm craving it.

Today I'm so grateful for throat lozenges (though they upset my tummy).  I'm grateful for my morning walks.  I'm grateful for the constant tender attention of The Husband.  I'm grateful for something good to read, for anticipation of dinner out with friends tonight, and a visit to the kids in Utah county tomorrow.  (Finally get to deliver that package!) And yes, I'm grateful for this day.