In a down spot today - food has been fine and ratio of work:relaxation has been ok, but just worrying about my Dad and I have been putting off calling him some days for reason I have no rational answer for. I know he doesn't like talking on the phone and I feel it's a bother, but am I trying to avoid hearing him sound bad? Or say he's in pain? Or what? I have no issues with planning trips to see/care for him, or to stay up with him through the night when he was in terrible pain, etc. I am feeling a bit guilty for this strange delay tactic. I still do make the call and the times always vary as his napping does, etc.
DH is spending time with his younger daughter this afternoon/evening. Movie and dinner, I figure. I asked him to please just ensure they go somewhere they can choose healthier than the last time. He is often surprised by calorie counts in foods, yet even with his new phone, he never looks them up.
If the radar shows no more rain, I suspect we'll head out for another trail walk this evening, but it does look pretty cloudy so the moon might be MIA for us. Was so shocked last night to see such a stellar shooting star. I thought it was a gift to me, along with the deer, fox and coyote we spotted at various spots along the way. DH can see them all. I have to really LOOK to see them. Different upbringing, I know. I can spot the pickpockets at the train stations in Italy way better, so I call it even.
Bill - I am with you on the appliances. I despise those that want to think for me. I want a key with my car (hello, how about when YOU have the "key" in your purse, so it starts right up, but you're the passenger ... get dropped off and DH heads on to his next stop and viola, no way to restart the car at the hardware store... it happens). He jokes and says I'm happy with things from the 50s. He's right. I'd be a cheaper homeowner.
GardenerJoy - Credits for splitting what they pass as a normal meal for one ... and not seeking anything else for "good behaviour" How are all the trip plans moving along?
GosfordGirl - Ohhh, blood oranges. it's been awhile since I've had one that was truly good. Now I want one I will have to wait awhile here.
Woodland - Kudos for the lower number on the scale - a good reflection of choices you're making.
Maryann - Maybe channel the worry for your DS on his flight to positive thoughts to have those who sit near him be good travel companions. I sat next to a young boy on my last trip who was a bit of a nervous flyer and we just chatted throughout the flight while DH slept
OneByOne - I hope things are going as well as can be expected with your sister while you're checking out the various home options for your mother. Stay peaceful inside. Your insight often amazes me. You can see right into a situation where I'm just looking at all the periphery. I hope your sister values your opinions and thoughts and you don't second guess your choices.