Today was the day of “getting things done!” I got so much accomplished. I decided to “take one for the team” and tackle the massive amounts of poison ivy in the flower beds. I suited up in my long pants, long sleeved shirt and rubber gloves. There was a lot of squatting and pulling that was happening. I was hot in the sun. Sweat was dripping from my brow into my eyes. Super attractive. I got mad at it! I was annoyed it was there. I started pulling out roots like a mad woman. Paul can attest that I am not nice when mad. When I was finished I told Ethan to stay outside. “Give me 5 minutes in the house before you come in.” I said “I am stripping nude in the basement and washing everything and will be running naked to the shower.” I did what I said. I took a cold shower due to how hot I was. I pulled out so much poison ivy. I was tracking the roots and pulling those out as well. I picked up all the leaves and tossed them in the woods. I washed everything I touched with dis...
I received my transition plan for work. It seems the transition will take place the week we are at the islands. Awe man! I was going to take a few days off but this is going to put a wrench in that. Boo! I was able to pick up my groceries tonight so that tomorrow I can get cracking at preparing meats for our trip AND do a little meal prep too! I also need to do yard work tomorrow so it should be a busy day. Avery sent me the cutest audio message. Ever since the kids have been young, when I see something that is pretty I point it out. “Look at the beautiful sunset. It is almost as beautiful as I am.” Years this has been going on.maybe even 20 years or more. Avery used that line on Kendall’s mom. Kendall’s mom got them some marigold’s for their porch. Avery took a picture of them thriving. She attached the note “these flowers are almost as pretty as you are.” She said. Kendall’s mom thought that was great. It made her day. Avery shared the news with me…..flattery will get you ...