I could really use being more than one person! I have so many "good" intentions for all the things I want/need to do, but I simply can't get to everything. No matter how much I try to streamline, schedule and make plans so I don't get stressed out, there is always something to thwart my expectations.
In the past two weeks, I have continued in the greenhouse, planted some flowers, we got the potatoes in, stabilized the chicken yard- more on that later- dispatched Sammy to a new home, become more familiar with my online work, did a cleanse and restore program, started walking and using an exercise ball.
I am really pleased with the results of layering in my garden. The kids and I have spent three years following the "Eden" plan; essentially, putting down layers of newspaper/sawdust, compost/manure, and cut grass. The result has created a soft, mulched garden bed. I gave up the raised beds, leveled everything out, and have actually added about 6" to the height of the garden. Theoretically, I could add on infinitum, but after this season I am probably going to wait a year for my big compost bed to finish breaking down. John built my irrigation system last year, and I can water the entire garden all at once, which is really a relief. I'm still hauling hose for the beds around the greenhouse, and in the greenhouse, but that's not such a big deal. This year Kirah asked for her own section to garden, so she has about 10' x 8' to do as she wants. Because of our usual first-of-June freeze, I won't put any plants out in the garden until the second week of June. It is always so fun to me to spend a day putting the transplants out; instant garden!
After Sammy left for his new home, I decided to release the new chicks from their enclosure and build another brush pile in the yard for them to shelter in. Joseph and I went out and worked around, and unfortunately, Bucky and Princess got all excited about the chickens and managed to find several ways to breach the fence and chase chickens! I think it was just fun for Bucky, but Princess was serious about having chicken for dinner. We had a heck of a time corralling them in each escape, and I finally started putting them on a lead when they went outside. The one hen that was already injured by Sammy finally died; it was just too much for her. Joseph got everything battened down, and they haven't been able to get in since. I have had more than one nightmare in the past week that involved chickens and dogs, so I'm glad that's resolved!
On top of that, it became obvious in the course of a couple of days that something was wrong with Czar, the Doberman. He couldn't keep anything down. He has been known to eat socks and then throw them up, but this situation was not resolving itself, so we took him to the Vet. Turns out he had swallowed parts of a tshirt, and they had lodged in his intestines. Monday he had surgery to remove them, and hopefully he's coming home in a day or two.
I'm becoming more familiar with my work on the computer. Still is taking up more time in study and preparation that I had expected, but I'm doing ok. It's finding time, then getting everyone to leave me alone for an hour or two, that is proving to be a challenge. Even when I make sure they all know when and that I'm not available, I still get interrupted. It's life, I know- but I really want to be focused and do a good job.
The doTERRA Cleanse and Restore program is really doing a lot for me. I am just over half way, have let go of a few pounds, and feel more energetic. I'm very pleased about that. Am watching my diet, eating only my homemade "healthy" chocolate, and moving more. The swiss ball is fun; Hannah and Princess react whenever I slide off, but the stretching feels really good and it is supposed to strengthen my core, which I really need.
So my life is full, and not looking to get simpler anytime soon. I am looking forward to the summer weather, the trip to New Orleans, and anything else that might come my way. Hoping to be open to whatever happens! Leave me a note about your summer plans, and I hope we can all enjoy each other's experiences!
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