...of leaves. I've spent the better part of the past three days removing our first major layer of leaves from our gardens and ponds, and repotting the annuals that filled our planters so they can winter-over in Mom's sunny living room.
We have about three of these leaf-layerings each fall, and we've learned from experience that if we wait until all of the leaves have fallen to begin the removal, it's generally freezing and the labor is five times worse.
Sunday, Kevin and Hal chain-sawed some of our recently fallen branches as well as some logs which should now be good and dry and ready for the fireplaces and woodburners. Hal's help with the leaves the weekend of the Memorial also helped with what we have to do at Mom's house. *waves of thanks at Hal*
It's taking me longer overall; I notice I need to rest more often. *sigh* But I use that effort toward my exercise and walking totals which are slowly beginning to increase.
Mom was dressed as Cleopatra when she left this morning. Am looking forward to the treats she'll bring home. They're generally horrible for a diabetic, so we help her out when we can *nods*
We don't expect many trick-or-treaters. People can't find us when they have explicit instructions, so we don't get many random folks. Our friends who used to drive here with their children ... those children are driving themselves now. Nothing makes me age conscious like thinking about what friends'/siblings' children are doing now. *heh* Teaching used to strike that consciousness, but...
Wishing you the best this Halloween!!
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I'll post Halloween pictures tomorrow. The kids were totally in orbit for the event. Mom came over and dove into three glasses of wine, rendering herself useless for discourse. I feel like Charlie Brown wanting to kick the football, but perhaps Linus waiting for the Great Pumpkin would be more appropriate.
I have to remember that Mom's brain is being overcome with plaque and that this is not her choice, but I can't help feeling defeated. I just keep hoping for a week of normalcy, a glass of wine between friends, relaxation. The past is past. I'm going to buy a bunch of fake wine and put it in a "real" wine bottle.
We had so many kids tonight that we shut down eventually. Folks come from all over to trick or treat in our neighborhood. Exploit the upper middle class and take their candy. Giulinani should make it an issue.
Peace. S.
Were I you, I'd wait for the Great Pumpkin, but not hold my breath...
Plaque does seem to be a body's nemesis. *remembers to brush her teeth*
The past is in the making...
Hope the exploiting array was at least entertaining. Were you costumed ... and entertaining??
Looking forward to the pics.
Make a great rest of the day!
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