Two Things

Each time I use our elliptical machine, I choose which type of workout I want to do and for how long. I also enter my weight and age. Today was my last day to enter my age as 49.

Our cat Kurt snores.

My NEW New Eating Plan

A few weeks ago I shared that I'm trying the 5:2 Diet.

Today I share with you that I'm no longer following the 5:2 Diet.

I prefer the 7:0 Diet, thank you very much.

I'll just have to increase my time on the elliptical machine!

Look What I Can Do!

Our pastor's younger daughter turned four on Friday. Lew and I were invited for cake and ice cream last night to help continue the celebration.

Another little girl at the party asked me if I wanted to see her do something special. I replied, "Of course," which is the only response you can give to a three and a half year old in this situation.

She told me she could stand on her hands without falling and she proceeded to show me. Twice.

I responded with profuse applause both times.

Below is my replication of her feat, exactly as she performed it.

I love my young friends! :)

(Photography by Lew.)

 

Burnt Sienna, Hot Magenta

One topic of conversation at breakfast this morning was a "Summer Bucket List." Our friends' young granddaughter, a grade schooler, is the author of said list.

After we chuckled a bit about the title, we learned three of the items on her list:

1. Have a shopping spree day.

2. Go to the Mall of America.

3. Complete an entire coloring book.

The second item will not be happening due to geographic limitations. Thus, the Maine Mall will probably be the place to fulfill the first item.

The third item is my favorite. It will be good for the bad-weather days, of which I hope there are few. But mostly I like it because of the childlike nature it represents.

Life isn't just shopping and "glam." Sometimes all you need is a fun coloring book... and a great box of crayons!

All In a Day's Work

My father was a busy boy today.

He now can cross one more item off of his Spring chore list.

Photos of his efforts are below.

At least we don't have to feed them!

 

This guy is my favorite!

 

Junk Mail

I received a piece of mail yesterday that caused me to scream, "Ack!"

Apparently the sending organization is aware that I turn 50 next week.

But I am sorry, AARP... I will not be signing up for membership.

ACK!!!

Dad 146: Not Too Much Pressure

(Yes, the water is like the old days... but NOT the "good" old days in this case! Much love to my Aunt Jean on her birthday. Enjoy Dad's post! -- Tracy)

Derf Here! Enjoying a sunny afternoon in the great Northeast. But it is cold! The grass has a green glow to it. In places! Maybe time to mow in about a week. We'll see.

Short post today! Honest!

Today is sister Jean's birthday. Prayers are still requested for her as she is in rehab struggling to get well. Thanks!

I'm skipping my elliptical session today as I have just completed a spring vacuuming session. Hopefully my exercise in cleaning will satisfy my need for calorie burning. Time will tell. (Or should it be "weight" will tell?)

Just one more note for today. We live in an area that has substandard water pressure. About seven years ago we installed a pump that improves the waterflow. Well, the pump broke! That means we are back to low water pressure again. So today I removed the pump from the cellar and will wait until a new one arrives within the next few days. Lew and Tracy ordered the new pump on Amazon.com. (Can you believe the stuff one can buy on the Internet? And at quite a savings over a purchase from a plumber.) Now I hope we get it hooked up properly. Hopefully we'll be able to use the water for two simultaneous functions by next week. A shower and a toilet flush raises havoc with the shower person. To think we lived with low pressure for 30 years. As Tracy said, "It's like the old days."

Enough for now. Still thinking of sister Jean. And praying!

Until next time!

Toodle Pip!

Derf!