Working Towards Calmness

Yesterday was a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 22C. This morning it is wet, windy, and 13C. Today is supposed to be wet, windy, and 14C. 

Lifestyle

I had a busy day yesterday. I started the morning out cleaning the pantry. I only had 2 items to throw out due to their expired date. I emptied out each shelf, washed it down good and put things back neatly. 

I did each shelf until I was all the way down to the floor. The floor got washed as it was dirty. 

Daughter-in-law brought over 2 glass jars and I put sugar and rice in them. I called this job done. 

After a short break, I folded laundry and got it all put away. I also tended to Rosie. She has been busy so I emptied her dust bin and put in a new one. I also filled her water tank. 

Daughter-in-law let me know that a person had called about having a celebration of life at the community hall Friday afternoon. They had never called back and she found out yesterday they wanted the hall for 2 to 3 hours on Friday. I had to spend my afternoon making cookies for the luncheon we serve. I was okay with that. I wanted to try putting parchment paper on the cookie sheets so the cookies wouldn't stick. Worked perfectly. 

After making cookies, I did my stretches and then got a call that I could get the rental car right away. I was thrilled and by 4 pm I was driving home in a Nissan Versa. Once home, I put out the garbage and made dinner. 

Sewing

None done as I had to make cookies. 

Knitting

I knit on the doll's hat last night and finished it. It is bigger than the first one I made. 

I put the hat on the doll and I like it much better on her. 

The smaller on will go into the Gotz doll's clothing bin as it will fit them due to a smaller head size. 

I had very little yarn left. I call this ball of yarn done. 

Thoughts

    I worked on my circle of control yesterday and found myself relaxing as the day went on. I did a lot of self talking when things came up and tried to remain neutral when dealing with stressful topics. I worked on being patient and not getting upset over things. I could feel a change in my body as the day went on. Getting the rental car was wonderful. The biggest bonus -- I slept all night with less awake time during the night. 

    We found out that grandson is now in Spain with his girlfriend and her father. He is supposed to be getting a job in a pizza place. When his girlfriend was asked some questions, she didn't answer so we know nothing more. All I can say is that this move was part of his plan. We know he is safe, he has done the paper work (what ever that is) and will be able to get diabetic supplies cheaply. I did not get stressed over it though I am disappointed he hasn't told his parents anything. It is his choice. 

    I saw a blue jay yesterday. The first one in a long time. I think they are building a nest in the same location as last year. I wonder if the cardinals will nest in that location again this year. If so, we will see them fighting with each other after the eggs hatch. 

Today

I am going to clean more cupboards this morning and make cookies this afternoon. I may get the doll's top cut out and will need to figure out the next knitting project. A bit of a relaxing day for me as the next two days are busy ones. 

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