but I'm not. The day is just too pretty to be inside so here I am sitting on my deck, enjoying the sunshine. It's been so long without it that I just can't bear to be inside. The house work beckons especially the bathtub scum, but I don't care. I may care tomorrow when I shower, but not now. My ride to Anita's today was a little more difficult than I had anticipated, but I made it alright. I got quite the stares when I went through the bank drive-through and the Burger King drive-through on my bike! Anita and I ate our sandwiches outside on their picnic table and then took a short walk. I like Ranch sauce to dip my fries in, I learned today she does not - note to self...ketchup for Anita. She was much more talkative today than she has been. Last week I had a difficult time getting her to grasp the concept of licking an envelope shut and today she was talking about how she needed to give the picnic table and good cleaning and she read part of a recipe off the ketchup bottle. I did notice she likes order. She finds things that are alike and lines them all up in a row. Today there were 5 bananas all lined up on the counter and several sets of nail clippers all lined up on the window sill.
A couple more pictures related to last night: this is the Attendance ribbon I had to make since I can't find award ribbons anymore to purchase. I think I like mine better anyway ;).
Yesterday I made strawberry-lime water for a recital beverage. It looks pretty and it's very refreshing and good for you. One of my adult students just loved it, but not many others tried it...oh well, more for me. You can use any kind of fruit you like, our pastor's wife used apples and cinnamon sticks.
These flowers were a gift from one of the student families - I haven't been able to afford any flowers for my yard this year,
My son's birthday was this week - I made him a card. He likes industrial, worn, weathered things - I found a rusty piece of metal while out walking Suki one day and found it made a nice masculine embellishment.
Even Suki is enjoying the sunshine this afternoon!
Perhaps the sunshine was good for Anita's attitude! Seems like sunshine can perk up just about anyone, especially when it has been missing for so long! I think being on the porch is a much better option than cleaning, Julie! Cleaning can wait! Love the birthday card you made with your found object. You are so creative! Your art work is amazing. Nice flowers - bright and happy, like the sun!!! Have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got that sunshine and I dont blame you for getting out in it. That old housework will wait...I do that all the time! How nice to receive those pretty flowers and you are very talented in the card making dept.
ReplyDeleteI know many people get all ambitious and clean everything in their houses. I've never been able to do that. Like you, when the sun is shining and the temperature outside is comfortable after a long winter, my housework can wait awhile. I'm glad you were able to get out. The bicycle in the drive-through.... that's cute, but there's nothing wrong with it. Around here, if you left your bike and went inside, you wouldn't have one when you got done.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice-looking ribbon and birthday card. You are multi-talented. The flowers are so bright and beautiful. Perks up the front of the house with color... always enjoyable this time of year.
You have a great weekend. ♥