Shower Fu
Keiichi is fascinated by running water, and as soon as we use the sprayer attachment for the sink, he comes running to bat at the water. Flush the toilet? He wants to see the vortex swirling down the drain. He is smart enough to have not snuck into the shower while we take our morning ablutions, but it is only a matter of time.
Silly boy!
Stress vs Strain
Work has been a bit of a struggle over the last couple of months as I have tried to take on double duty, and manage an area I am not familiar with in addition to trying to make progress on my regular work. Late last week, we lost a team member that was supposed to have been taking over some of the responsibility in the area I was temporarily covering. It just didn't work out, and that is always frustrating.
On the home front, I am now in the annual battle versus the green stuff that grows in the yard, and weeds are starting to take over our new "natural areas". I am highly annoyed by this because the agreement was that I take care of the lawn and general heavy lifting, while my sweetie manages the new beds. That isn't happening. At least I was able to get the gasoline mower started and made some inroads on the curtain of thorns that has flourished next to the workshop.
At the end of winter I brutally hacked down most of two of the privet bushes at the side of the driveway. Those things are mighty stubborn. There is already enough new growth that they look like normal shrubs again. I have no qualms about going after the others now.
Successful Effort
I am soooo close to my second stage weight loss goal! The first 10% took some time, but I achieved it and maintained it. The second 10% goal is within reach. Just a couple more pounds.... Even if I don't make it, I can be satisfied in the knowledge that I am no longer considered "under tall". It would be terrific if I could push for one more 10% beyond that, but I'll be more than content to reach this second goal.
Happy dance
Silly boy!
Stress vs Strain
Work has been a bit of a struggle over the last couple of months as I have tried to take on double duty, and manage an area I am not familiar with in addition to trying to make progress on my regular work. Late last week, we lost a team member that was supposed to have been taking over some of the responsibility in the area I was temporarily covering. It just didn't work out, and that is always frustrating.
On the home front, I am now in the annual battle versus the green stuff that grows in the yard, and weeds are starting to take over our new "natural areas". I am highly annoyed by this because the agreement was that I take care of the lawn and general heavy lifting, while my sweetie manages the new beds. That isn't happening. At least I was able to get the gasoline mower started and made some inroads on the curtain of thorns that has flourished next to the workshop.
At the end of winter I brutally hacked down most of two of the privet bushes at the side of the driveway. Those things are mighty stubborn. There is already enough new growth that they look like normal shrubs again. I have no qualms about going after the others now.
Successful Effort
I am soooo close to my second stage weight loss goal! The first 10% took some time, but I achieved it and maintained it. The second 10% goal is within reach. Just a couple more pounds.... Even if I don't make it, I can be satisfied in the knowledge that I am no longer considered "under tall". It would be terrific if I could push for one more 10% beyond that, but I'll be more than content to reach this second goal.
Happy dance