life

the girls went to a costume making workshop last night, they came home with wings they'd made, and for hazel a bee antennae headpiece, for vesta some kind of tunic-toga thing that goes with her wings--which are fairy wings. they will be in the all species parade on the 19th. the little antennae are so cute and vesta's wings are quite amazing. loki took them with her and ronan, bless her soul.
dad took care of jubal at the same time, while rodney and i went to an appointment. dad said he spent almost the entire time standing on a little chair by the front window watching for us to come back! not in a sad way, but just watching. poor dad, the puppy threw up twice and peed once--more trouble than the baby, as usual!
rodney starts physical therapy for his messed up rotator cuff today and has another seemingly pointless AND useless doctor's appointment. but hopefully the PT will help, he's feeling rather in pain and a bit useless himself.
and i'll be cleaning house, as usual, but this time in preparation for a visit from kim and gregg this weekend. the cycle never ends! dishes and stuff to sweep and more mopping than i've ever done in my life--punctuated by the various aspects of laundry.
life in our little house on our little rock that just keeps spinning.
gratitudes:
1) scissors--is that a handy and often overlooked tool, or what?!
2) eyelet setters--more cool tools that are often ignored. oh how i love them.
3) my feet--strong and wide and holding me up so beautifully.
4) the foot rubs rodney often gives me in the evenings. get someone to rub your feet--it's like a quick all-over massage.
5) hot cereal--fast, easy and hazel loves it.