My sense of time is so different. To me it seems like the time flew by too quickly and that our PMs to each other were just only a week ago. I think it's because so much has constantly been happening. I had eye surgery. My mother-in-law had a horrific accident--fortunately she's recovering very well and will be fully recovered in about six months. And of course, snow, snow, snow. Out of all those snow days, I got to take my daughter out sledding only once. I'm so sad about that. But it was either too deep or too slushy. It was "just right" only one day. I've been battling the flu for the past week. That's actually like having a vacation, for me, to be quite honest. Being sick is the only time I get any rest. It gives me an excuse to tell the rest of the family to leave me in peace...and then I sneak into my office with some hot tea or coffee and play sims. I'm actually dreading the nice weather because I will be expected to resume yard slavery, er, I mean yard work, and running my kid and my dog to the park 3 times a day. Running errands for parents, in-laws, and making a trip to see my nearly 100 year old grandmother, who also had a horrific accident just a couple of days ago and broke her pelvis. When I had to give up my full time job a few years back due to my own health problems (which thankfully did improve), everyone kept telling me they felt sorry for me because they knew I'd be bored at home and would have nothing to do. My gosh...there is nobody more busy than a person whom everyone thinks "has nothing to do." My phone is always ringing with requests for errands, favors, and the like. Spring is coming. Bah Humbug!
We suffered massive damage to trees on our property. The snow was so heavy it took down large tree limbs and entire trees. Fortunately a good neighbor has helped clear the worst of it. I just need to get in there and do the lighter lifting and hauling. Hmm...I'd best enjoy the remainder of this flu while it lasts!
Thanks for the warm welcome!
