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!
Oh, ugh... good luck with your prep, sigh! No matter the method, it is just not fun! How delightful to see fox kits! Have a great weekend and Happy Mother's Day to you, Vera!!
ReplyDeleteColonoscopy prep has gotten better but it's still no picnic. Don't think too much today about the delicious Mother's Day lunch you'll have on Saturday, but it will be a very nice reward!
ReplyDeleteBBQ shrimp sounds delicious! Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteThat’s the same preparation that I had a couple of months ago. Drinking all the miralax mix was challenging. I recommend keeping it as cold as you can: it makes it easier.
ReplyDeleteThe dreaded colonoscopy prep is definitely Not Fun but at least you'll get it over with early and hopefully Fletch will take you out for a lovely breakfast afterwards!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with the colonoscopy -- the prep and the procedure! Sounds like you have a delicious meal to look forward to afterwards. Iris is surely building your upper body strength!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Mother's Day!
I heard the foxes yelling at each other late last night. Pup's been getting me up at all hours to go out so that's not making me happy. I've got to stand out there with her now and I'm not looking forward to my first mosquito bite of the season.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thursday! stitching, knitting, books, homegrown asparagus, AND Mother's Day plans ... what a lovely week! We had days of cooler temps and rain here and today, bright blue skies, puffy white clouds, a breeze, and 80 degrees. I washed my "morning walk" sweatshirt today and wonder if I'll need it again before September? Happy Mother's Day (and enjoy that asparagus!)!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the prep!
ReplyDeleteI said I pass on the colonoscopy--I don't think I could handle one more system failure! I hope you do okay!
ReplyDeleteI hope your colonoscopy goes well . . . and you're back to eating by now! I actually prefer having appointments like that early in the morning, even though it's dreadful to get up in the middle of the night for the prep -- and then the early-dark-thirty arrival time. But. Over in time to enjoy the rest of the day! XO
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day Vera. Enjoy the day with your family. Hope your test went well. No bluebirds this year but I have two figs!
ReplyDeleteHappy Mother's Day. I hope you have the best day together. I also hope the colonoscopy went well. I prefer the early appointments so I don't have to sit around during the day dreading and waiting. I hope the bluebirds graced you with their beauty today.
ReplyDeleteHappy mother's day and I hope you survived your prep and testing!!! Not fun at all. but I would be thrilled with a very early appt.
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