Good Morning!
How are you? And how was your weekend? We are well and the kids made it safely to Beijing where they have an apartment for their stay in China. Colin reported that Iris did really great on both long flights. YAY!! The weather looks really great over there - blue skies and sunshine.
Our weather, on the other hand, has been chilly and grey. It was a pretty cold weekend. And there was rain. I spent a couple of hours with Talbot on Saturday afternoon. I had brought my knitting with me and initially he was trying to learn how to knit. Ha! But then he curled up next to me on the couch and we had some nice bonding time.
All curled up and keeping warm. Today looks to be pretty nice with temps in the upper 60's, so when I go over this morning I will open the sunroom door so that Talbot can hang out there if he wishes. That's where his cat tree is and he loves to sit at the very top and watch the birds and squirrels in the backyard. And, of course, bask in the sunlight.
I ended up cutting one sprig of lilac even though I said I wouldn't. I added a bit of Lily of the Valley to go with it.
I knew it would not last long (barely 24 hours), but the scent was heavenly. The Lily of the Valley only lasted another day or so, but there is plenty for me to pick more if I want.
There is already wash in the dryer and more to be done today before I head over to see Talbot. I plan to hang a bit with him this morning, but be home in time to have lunch with Fletch. There are a few errands I would like to do after lunch before heading back for Talbot's afternoon feeding. Target sells some wonderful sachets - lavender and bergamot - that I like to tuck in with winter sweaters and blankets when I put them away for the summer season.
Now that I no longer work, I have way fewer clothes than I used to, but I still put away the heavy sweaters for the summer and pull out tank tops, etc. that I put away last Fall. Of course, I still have plenty of things that I never wear anymore, but for some reason I can't seem to part with them...just yet...
Now it's time for a second cup of coffee. I hope your Monday is off to a lovely start!
Iris sounds like a great traveler! I think Talbot is glad for your company, and I hope he'll have plenty of sun to bask in today. Your lilac and lily of the valley bouquet is the quintessential spring bouquet, even if it is short-lived. Enjoy your Monday!
ReplyDeleteYour week is off to a good start!
ReplyDeleteIt sound like a nice, cozy weekend, Vera. And I'm so glad your kids all made the long trip safely -- and especially that little Iris is a fine traveler! Your bouquet is lovely. It's nice to bring Spring inside . . . even if it's fleeting.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the kids arrived safely. We had the same sort of weather this weekend, so it's good to see the sun out again today. Ruthie also enjoys looking out the window and lying in a sunny spot. I'm sure Talbot appreciates your company!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad they made it safely to China; It sounds like a lot of beautiful weather for them there. Good for Iris, staying happy and herself on th trip.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and hug,
Betsy