Gifting

Saturday began with Stacy, Tenley and Bryce. We all walked with our dogs along the Windecker trail on a beautiful, wonderful morning. When we got home, I loaded a great many old tins of paint that the previous owner left here, and I took them to GIRO. I was not certain that they’d be accepted, but they were, and I was giddy. Pinecone Park is losing all its garbage.

We came home for lunch. I had a peanut butter and banana sandwich; that was my favourite lunch as a kid, and it was fun to have one now that I am focusing on how much I eat and avoiding sweets. Then we did a second run to GIRO with the remaining cans of paint, after which we went for our second walk of the day. This time, to Rollo Park to play fetch.

Then I went to the nursery for the first time this year. I got a tree as a housewarming gift for Dave and Ursula, and two clematis for me, and when we got home, it was time for a wee nap in the sunshine followed by a nice long leisurely soak in the spa. Dave and Ursula were very happy with the gift of the Japanese Maple. It was my housewarming present for them. It was a perfect gift because they’ve just started landscaping around the house.

In the warmth of the late afternoon, Her Highness and I went for our last walk of the day. My dinner was a light one and I’m chuffed to be motivated to stop eating sweets. I’m truly addicted to baking. After every savory thing I eat, my body craves a sugar chaser. But I’m behaving well now. It’s only day three but I feel good about it.

Last night it rained. I am so happy. I don’t have to spend an hour and a half watering all the garden beds. I voted this morning at the advance poll, then Her Highness and I walked in Drumbeg for a change, and now we’re home. I plan to plant my two new Clematis today, and maybe some raking. There will be naps because it’s My Day!