Exhausted But Productive

 Yesterday morning it rained hard with the afternoon being mainly cloudy. The high got to 12C. This morning it is cloudy, damp, and 7C. Today is supposed to be a mix of sun, clouds, and showers with a high of 12C. 

Lifestyle

I have to say that yesterday I was running on empty energy wise. I was tired and a bit cranky. But I made myself get up and do things. 

I folded the blankets I had laundered and got them put away. I got another load washed and dried. I also cleaned the bathroom and vacuumed some of the floors. I also made my bed as I had torn it apart from tossing and turning. Between jobs, I stood and looked at the rain come down in sheets. There was water running everywhere. 

I was supposed to get my lawn fertilized yesterday but they will be doing it on Sunday weather permitting. One thing can be guaranteed - the fertilizer will go into the ground quickly as it is wet. And we can watch the lawn grow rapidly. 

I did go out after dinner and spray the front plants with the deterrent. The deer haven't touched them since I started spraying them. A quick look this morning and they weren't back in the vegetable boxes last night. 

Sewing

I did sew yesterday and made a second mug rug. It went together quickly. Once it was done, I sat and hand sewed the binding down. 

I put in a package of tea and hot chocolate and want to add a peppermint stick. 

I need to measure the rest of the fabric so I can make a wine bottle bag and one more mug rug. I have enough binding for the mug rug. The binding is left over from a project I made 6-7 years ago. 

I haven't cleaned up the sewing table as I am looking at the orphans I pulled from the Christmas fabric. I am thinking about what to do with them. I was too tired yesterday to make any plans other than using up the snowman fabric. 

Knitting

I didn't want to knit but I made myself knit the last 9 rounds on the leg of sock #2. That led to me knitting the heel flap that led to turning the heel. I am ready to pick up the gusset stitches. 

I was quite impressed with how much knitting I did last night. Once the stitches are picked up on this sock, I will work on sock #1 until it is done. I have the new ball of yarn on it. These socks may be done by the end of the month. 

Thoughts

    My back/SI joint was sore yesterday from sitting in a camping chair the night before. When I stretched in bed last night, I had about 10 cracks and pops. Not sure what was going on but it certainly relieved the pain I was having. I had a better sleep but not the best. I didn't have a deep sleep early in the night which is unusual for me. 

    We are to have warmer weather next week so I am hoping I can get outside to plant some flowers and vegetables and clean up the shelving units in the shed. It will be nice to get outside to do things in the warmer weather. I am looking forward to it as it has been so cool this spring that I haven't been able to get out as I like to. 

    I have been worrying a lot about the economic climate of the world. I know food prices are rising in Canada. Some is from tariffs and some is from the rising costs of producing food here. I have been shopping carefully for quite a while now and have changed my habits a lot. Where I used to shop at one grocery store most of the time, I am now shopping at several stores to get the best prices. I am back to meal planning as I am not getting Chef's Plate anymore. 

Today

I need to grocery shop this morning and then do a bit of housework and some cooking. I want to work on my rabbit this afternoon and knit tonight.  

Until the next time.......................................................................