December . . .

Well, here it is...December!  I'm hardly ready for Christmas, it is definitely  going to be one of those years where I really have to work hard to get in the, Christmas Spirit.  We have zero snow on the ground, in fact on Wednesday, Bob and I went out and put the sweeper on the lawn mower to clean up the pinecones and clean up the yard.  We were at our sons home last night and his lawn was still beautifully green.  It's just a weird December.    The temperatures have been in the 50's and even the lower 60's in some places.  

 

On Tuesday, Bob and I decided to get out of the house.  We have been cooped up for too many days!  as you can see, there is no snow on the ground.  There's a little in the high mountains, but it's not enough. With very little rain last Fall, it left our reservoirs almost empty, and if we don't get a good snow pack in the mountains, we won't have enough water for summer crops...very scary.   

The swans are still hanging around, I'm pretty sure they think it's February, that's when we usually see them in the fields.  

The sunsets have been so pretty, so I try to run outside in the evening to snap a photo when I think about it, usually when I notice how golden it is outside, most of the time I'm too late.

A health update:  Bob and I are feeling better, but I have to say that this virus has knocked me for a loop!  I will have one good day and two bad days.  I think it will take a long time for me to feel like myself.  It has the strangest affects on every part of your body.  In fact looking at a computer screen, even my phone, makes my eyes hurt and gives me a headache- hence the no blogging.  Although, I find myself turning on lights all the time, because I don't see very good without bright lights, it makes no sense.  We both have had a hard time getting over the cough and the runny nose, so it's hard to go anywhere; people really hate it when you cough or blow your nose, and I don't blame them 😷  Covid brain is a real thing, I forget what people have said to me, and sometimes I can't remember what I did just the minute before...way worse than my normal forgetfulness!  I still have very limited taste and smell, food isn't appetizing, but you take a few more bites, hoping you will taste it before you give up...it's so frustrating.  I still have hardly any energy, so cleaning the house really makes me tired...which is also a problem, I feel tired all the time.  I'm praying it will all go away soon.  

Bob shoulder is healing up nicely.  He started therapy this week and I think it's going really well for him.  He has great motion and the pain is minimal.  I think he does too much, but he says he feels better when he moves it...so he does.  His biggest problem is sleeping, the recliner is not a good bed :0/  I also think Covid messes with your sleep, anyway it has with mine.  Our goal this week-end is to get back on a regular sleep routine.  

On a brighter note.  I think I will put my tree up tomorrow.  It will be very minimal, just a few of my favorite things, just to make it look somewhat Christmassy.  Last night we went to my granddaughter's band concert.  Clara is 11 and she plays the clarinet, it was really cute and not too squeaky, it was very fun to hear the Christmas music.  I couldn't get a good photo of her, so you'll have to take my word when I say she was adorable ;0)

I plan on getting back on my computer to catch up with everyone, hopefully today ;0)  Until then, have a wonderful first week of December!!  

Stay safe . . . XOXO

Hugs and Love,

Barb