Sunday Night Thoughts on Week Ahead

      It was a hit steamy weekend. My son had a Friday and Sunday gig at the brewery/ pizza farm so stayed at the lake. As no one was there with him on Saturday pup and I went up for the afternoon and I got a good swim. The water hadn't caught up to the air temps so the cold water felt good on my hip and groin that I've battled with soreness. He had grilled chicken for lunch and there was plenty left so we had a nice supper before pup and I went home. I'd have stayed but can't leave the kitty alone overnight. Pup enjoyed cooling down and new again sniffs. I wish I had planned ahead to bring my (widowed) sister along. She'd have enjoyed the afternoon. She and I are planning a midweek stay there in July instead of camping. 

Pup explored and swam and lived his best life. 

One tired pup!

      Sunday the kitten made sure I knew she was left alone longer than she liked yesterday. I was heavily scolded. I hady my seemingly weekly pity party looking at the pictures my niece posted from my sister's family celebration weekend at their camper spot for their 50th anniversary. This is my born again Christian sister who's always throwing platitudes out and bragging about her wonderful large family, completely tone deaf, about how blessed they are. Of course I'm happy for them, just sad and yes, jealous, for me. Friday as a sibling group we're taking them out for dinner.

     I picked more cherries ( already 85° at 10:00) and got a huge bundle of rhubarb from my SILs neighbor. They do nothing with their huge plants so have freely offered to anyone. I spent Sunday night pitting the cherries, measuring for another batch of jam and separated rest into two bundles for future baking. The rhubarb also was cut up and froze... some will go in a strawberry rhubarb pie but not sure what else yet. 

Today's pick. 

     The rest of my Sunday plans changed, or rather didn't get confirmed. I was going to meet my daughter to mattress shop. My daughter has been using a twin mattress and basic frame, but really wants, no needs, a decent bed. We're going to connect tomorrow or Tuesday night now instead to just find a full size box spring, mattress, and frame. She'll get it delivered as cheaper than renting a truck as long it is on a route delivery, not specially scheduled. I have full sheets she can have to start, and her existing comforter and blankets should work at least to top the bed. I'll take the small mattress to the lake, store under the queen bed in our family room, and it can be used as a makeshift bed if needed, better than the floor. The twin frame will be stored at my daughter's (hers anyway) for now. 

     I'll get grand pup in the morning and get him on a walk right away, maybe by the river. I think we've another day of stupid humidity before storms come. He'll be at doggie daycare Tuesday, which will be good as they have a large indoor area used for training and perfect for big dog play even when weather is bad. 

     I'm meeting a former coworker who just retired herself, for lunch Tuesday. She refused to go back into the office 50% time, so moved her retirement up 7 months. She's quite recluse and wanted no party, not even a simple group lunch or happy hour, but was good with me inviting her to lunch. Our paths have crossed professionally for over 25 years, the last 10 directly together, I as her boss technically, though her job was very specific and self directed. I'm happy for her. She rubbed most people the wrong way, but we had a positive relationship with mutual respect. She was given a garden center gift card from our collective team as well, so we plan on going there after lunch to browse a bit and work off lunch. The restaurant selected is nearby. 

     Friday is the 50th anniversary dinner for my sister and husband. Since I'll have lunch out and that, I'm going to stay home and economize the rest of the week. I got paint for the dresser/ night stand and if the humidity drops, want to tackle that. I'll watch for more yard sales this week and maybe check out the Salvation Army store for porch table options. Of course, I should do a declutter round again, useable stuff to donate before I go for a browse. 

     I need to do laundry tomorrow. My machine is a decent size and I find that with summer clothes being lighter, I can go a week plus with just a load of lights/whites and a load of regular which helps decrease both the water and electric bill. My son tends to do two super loads of his stuff a week, no sorting I notice. We always got a big towel load a week. He has "sweat" towels for post work out, so even though neither of us are opposed to reusing towels after showers, there's still a lot of them used. The kitchen towels are a separate small weekly load as I tend to put a squirt of Dawn, vinegar, and baking soda for extra help. Then of course  sheets each week, as I find it just easier to wash and remake the bed right away. ( Yes, I only change my sheets once per week and do not iron them.) Six, sometimes as many as eight loads a week seems like a lot, but long gone are the weeks where there were two loads a day, plus an extra two to four on Saturdays when we had two teens and a toddler in the house. I'm trying to do better at air drying my clothes. 

     Wow, a lot of words on such a boring topic, but Sunday night thoughts aren't particularly engaging. The days now get shorter as the summer solstice has passed, but it being light well past nine will last a few weeks more. I like the light, dislike the excessive heat and humidity so early in the summer. I hope your weekend was a good one and you have a positive week ahead.