off the clock

I stayed up until 10:30 last night which is unusual, and was wide awake about 8thirtyish thinking about the task ahead. My yard is about an acre and a pain in the ass to mow but I'm fortunate to have the use of a rider or else I'd be paying somebody to do it. I've come to enjoy the rides to and from the shack to pick it up as I check out the woods and haunted dairy barn up close and personal. There's always a dog or two as escort. The hills around my house look like a bald man's head with wild sprigs sticking out around the periphery but I've got a gallon of vinegar so that will be gone soon. Nothing pleases smartass southern girls more than a nice yard, you know. Over the years I've collected seeds and transplants and there's something from just about everybody out there somewhere. Stargazer lilies are my favorite and I've only got one or two still alive. They normally bloom about the 26th or so but might be late this year. Not my call.

BG is keeping Jordan for a bit and is doing the pat pat pat thing on his back to get a burp. At four months, he's just beginning to discover his hands and what all he can do with them which is amazing to watch. His grandma died so I reckon I'm kind of a sub for her. It takes a village, as we all know. I'm incredibly blessed to spend my life with such incredible people like his little tribe. When you look at things that way, there's always something to be grateful for.

The grands got a DVD player yesterday since we're using mom's little mini and they called the ever patient guy in MO who comes all the way over here to hook things up just right until somebody breaks it. She's all about wanting to watch "42" but can't remember if it's 42 or 21. Daddy and I clarified that for her. Hastings doesn't have it yet and heaven forbid that we should purchase it for fifteen bucks when rental is only three and includes gas to and from. Whatever makes her happy, I say. Life is hard down there.

She's expecting company next week, several old childhood friends who STILL drive from Memphis and visit her. I try not to think about the possibilities of making that happen. Last time they came she was in the hospital and beginning to hallucinate like she was on LSD from dehydration. She doesn't even remember them being there, I don't think. Never mind that her healthcare provider had to re-admit at no cost because nobody would listen to her advocate that "this is a new symptom". Thank God a very attentive physician picked up on what was going on and sent her back from the NH. Bg lay right next to her in the bed all that day waiting for her to calm down. It didn't happen for two more days.

Gotta get the mower back over to the proper place so I'm not in trouble. Ya'll have a glorious first weekend of summer and try not to get too hot. That's what mama told me yesterday and I love her for it.

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