Cooked

Actually cooked something for dinner this evening - trying to do a better job of using what we have and planning meals.  It's a small thing but I'm trying.  I watch a lot of You Tube videos for ideas - sometimes things turn out perfectly and sometimes not.  I tried making something like 'smashed potatoes' that were supposed to be super crispy - mine weren't but they were edible.  I also chopped up a de-seeded cucumber and added some rice vinegar and soy sauce.  My taste test almost killed me because the vinegar glitched in my throat and I was choking a bit.  It's a 'common' thing lately - damn allergies - I am fine.

We took the cats to the groomer on Sunday morning - they spent the night in the 'spa'.  We decided paying for a night of boarding was a good idea - we went to Atlantis for our usual Sunday free play day after we dropped them off.  It was a not great day on the slots - I actually did OK early on - and I should have left the machines I was on and tried something else - but a really fun friend and her mom arrived so I stayed to have some time to play with them.  It ended up being a trouncing kind of day - those happen.  

The owner of the kitty spa told me she'd do her best to get them done early - their appointment on Monday was 1-3 - but she phoned just before 9:30AM and they were ready to come home.  I drove to Reno solo 'cuz J. was playing golf - another reason we decided to get them there on Sunday.  I don't mind driving with two crying cats - but I really struggle to get them in their carriers and I appreciate J. being available to help me with that.  

It's been a quiet week so far - beautiful blue skies which are welcome.  They mowed the golf course today for the first time this season so it's feeling more like Spring.  Considering we've had some unexpected snow in the past couple weeks, any less cold weather feels great.  

B. attended an air show in Lakeland, FL last week - he had a wonderful time.  Great week off work.  He was invited to fly with a United pilot who owns his own plane.  B. told J. he learned a ton from the guy.  Sounds like a super fun trip.

H. has been filling in for some workers on vacation or out sick for a landscape company.  It's hard work but he's enjoying it.  Grateful to be out and about vs. home alone all week.  He's living with amazing people but they both work.  

Days just blend together and time goes by so quickly.  It's really a wonderful time in life - slower pace, plenty of sleep.  We hang out or go where we want when we want.  It's lovely.