Hey Everyone - Good Morning!
Another blue sky morning and I am grateful for that. I've been enjoying seeing our bluebird pair fly around. Yesterday both of them flew right by the patio where Fletch and I were sitting and the sun hit them at just the right time. The flash of blue was stunning. I've also been seeing bluebirds while I'm at Colin's. This morning he texted me that while he was having breakfast in the sun room he looked out and saw two fox kits frolicking in the back (just beyond his fence). (Talbot doesn't go outside, so no need to worry about him.). And I've noticed that Mabel is quite cautious these days when she goes out. She often will stand at the door and look intently into the back before stepping onto the patio. Smart girl!
Today - or rather tonight - I have the pleasure (NOT) of doing the prep for my colonoscopy. Ugh. But necessary. Luckily I confirmed that I do not have to mix the Miralax with GatorAde. GatorAde alone makes me gag. Crystal Light lemonade to the rescue. And the prep has changed since I last had a colonoscopy. Nothing to eat today, naturally, but I don't start the prep till 5 p.m. And then, I have to finish the prep at 1 a.m. My procedure is scheduled for 7 a.m. and we need to be at the outpatient center by 6:15 a.m. Fletch is not happy...
Colin, Mailing and Iris will be over on Saturday for an early Mother's Day celebration. It is easier for them to come for a noon meal, so we will do that. (Easier to get Iris bathed and down for sleeping if they are already home in the evening.) As of now I am planning on BBQ shrimp and a big salad (with greens from our garden!). They will pick up a loaf of fresh bread at the Farmer's Market before they come over. And, I will make a strawberry rhubarb crostata or strawberry rhubarb crisp for dessert.
Meanwhile, I'll be back at their place today helping to care for Iris (who is now 19 lbs!!). I'm taking the asparagus I cut from Rob's garden yesterday afternoon.
Our peonies are finally budded...and the buds are already covered in ants!
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend and a Happy Mother's Day!