Today Is A Good Day To Have A Good Day
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79592)
United States
April 8, 2021 9:52am CST
Happy Thursday Everyone! it's a bright sunny day here today and it's supposed to get much warmer by afternoon. If that happens I might even be able to sit outside for awhile.
Started the day by stripping my bed and the sheets are in the wash. I know we've had this conversation before and how many of us love the smell of clean sheets.
My son and his family are coming on Saturday for a quick visit. We'll do pizza for lunch and then they'll be on their way home. My daughter in law is going in for surgery on her shoulder on Tuesday so they have things to do to prepare for her hospital stay and her recovery when she comes home. Food shopping is tops on their list so the boys can fend for themselves. At least my grandsons are pretty self sufficient ( ages 15 and 12 ) and my son is quite able to cook, clean and take care of everything.
While he's here I'm hoping we can make a plan for him to do my deck. A few boards need replacing and then it has to be stained. I know he won't be able to do it until his wife is recovered and he can finish up the big job he's working on. He's always so busy that I hate to ask but I'd rather wait and have him do it than try to find someone locally who can. Besides my son is cheaper
Since the weather has been so nice I'm already thinking of all the time I want to spend outside.
At the end of the fall season last year the landscapers who take care of our bushes hacked one of my bushes to stubs. So far it still doesn't look like it has any life left in it but I"m hoping it comes back to life. If not then I have to see if the bush will be replaced through our HOA or if I have to replace it myself.
We also got a small power washer last summer that worked really well for cleaning the sidewalk and the front porch. Once it gets warmer that will be on our list before we start using the porch to sit outside.
As for today....not much going on.
I finished my coffee and breakfast and now it's time to get going.
Hope everyone has a good day today
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@LadyDuck (457412)
• Switzerland
9 Apr 21
@Tampa_girl7 I am glad that I worked outside yesterday, today is very cloudy, I hope to see the rain.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48890)
• United States
8 Apr 21
@LadyDuck I plan to do a bit of yard work this afternoon too. I’m just waiting on the sun to dry up the rain.
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
8 Apr 21
Sounds like a busy but productive day outside for you. Enjoy your dinnet
@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
9 Apr 21
@DianneN that's the best reason to not be here Dianne. Glad to hear that you're enjoying life. I'm sure you'll pop in and let us know what you've been up to.
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
9 Apr 21
I'm enjoying all this nice weather and I think it's safe to say we're past the point of getting snow (hope I didn't jinx it).
I figured you're busy since you haven't been around much. Hope it's all good things
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@DianneN (246334)
• United States
9 Apr 21
@Marilynda1225 Please no snow! Yes, everything has been absolutely wonderful! Just too busy enjoying life to be here.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
9 Apr 21
Wishing your daughter in law a speedy recovery. Your Son would be much more dependable & trustworthy too. Hope your shrub grows back. My day was good, finished all I needed, got everything but ice cream sandwich on sale, sold out.
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
9 Apr 21
Thanks for the best wishes for my daughter in law.
Yes, my son is very dependable and trustworthy. It's hard sometimes to find a reliable person to do small jobs.
Sorry to hear about your ice cream being sold out. That's disappointing. I love ice cream
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
10 Apr 21
@Marilynda1225
Me too. Just today, a special sale with same ice cream, $1 cheaper... going shopping soon.
@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
9 Apr 21
Thank you for your good wishes on my daughter in laws surgery. We're praying that everything goes well.
Hope you are also safe and well.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
8 Apr 21
lots going on - those are the best days!
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
9 Apr 21
@DocAndersen I agree but since I'm retired and a year of being stuck in the house due to the pandemic I'm looking forward to being a little bit busy.
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
9 Apr 21
it's nice to be busy and have things to occupy my mind
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
9 Apr 21
@Marilynda1225 it is a balacing act, sometimes we need time to just be stilL!
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@sharonelton (24859)
• Lichfield, England
9 Apr 21
Good afternoon. I hope you are having a wonderful day.
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
9 Apr 21
Thanks....I hope you had a good day too
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@RebeccasFarm (86520)
• United States
8 Apr 21
It sounds a good day indeed.
Have fun now with your family coming to you.
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
9 Apr 21
I'm so looking forward to seeing them. Haven't seen them in months
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@Juliaacv (48272)
• Canada
8 Apr 21
Its a sunny and warm day here today.
We are past the cool part of spring it seems.
Your grandsons could look into making themselves some really cool wraps or huge sandwiches, that would fill them yet give their parents the peace of mind that they aren't going to be on the stove.
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
9 Apr 21
wraps and sandwiches are always a good idea and I'll mention it to them when they visit. I'm sure my daughter in law is going to be spending the next few days cooking and freezing meals for their dinners. I don't know how long her recovery will be but I'm sure she won't be able to do much when she comes home and will have to rest her shoulder.
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@wolfgirl569 (94806)
• Marion, Ohio
9 Apr 21
Hope the bush starts growing soon. We had cloudy skies today
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
9 Apr 21
I hope the bush grows back too otherwise I'll have to think about a replacement. It wouldn't look good with only sticks popping up out of the ground.
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@RasmaSandra (73241)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Apr 21
I got my groceries delivered today and just spent the day working on my laptop, I hope you have a relaxing evening,
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
9 Apr 21
I love the convenience of having groceries delivered. Even after all the restrictions are removed I think I'll continue with delivery. Saves so much time and energy
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
9 Apr 21
hope you had a good nights sleep
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
9 Apr 21
I'm so happy that the weather is changing and we're definitely leaving winter behind.
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
9 Apr 21
the sunshine is awesome isn't it
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@CarolDM (203454)
• Nashville, Tennessee
9 Apr 21
@Marilynda1225 Absolutely awesome, with sunglasses.
@snowy22315 (169653)
• United States
8 Apr 21
It sounds like you have a lot going on there. That is good.
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@marguicha (215189)
• Chile
8 Apr 21
We have a sunny day here. I´ll go check my clothes to see if it is worth it to wash a load of garments.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
8 Apr 21
I hope that your son can squeeze you in!! Mine are so busy these days that I have to look for alternatives.
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
8 Apr 21
Its good that our kids are busy but and I hate bothering my son. But he said he would do it but it's just a matter of fitting it into his busy work schedule. I'm just hoping I can get an extension from the HOA if I need too
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
8 Apr 21
Its warmed up nicely so I'll probably spend some time outside after linch
@Tampa_girl7 (48890)
• United States
8 Apr 21
I hope that you have a nice visit with your family.
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@Marilynda1225 (79592)
• United States
9 Apr 21
I'm really looking forward to it since I haven't seen them in months.