Moving Forward ----Day 44

Today was a great day, but I'll admit I felt a bit worn out after the last two days' efforts ;-). In spite of feeling tired, I hopped on my bike for a loop way out of my way to the post office. I knew it was important to get out and enjoy the sunshine and the strange warmth, and to exercise my lungs and legs after sitting for so many hours at my desk. Let me say this: It was well worth it! I had lovely excursion.

When I arrived home, I watered our few potted trees, roses, and tomato and basil plants, and some flowers. I admired the roses that are just now starting to show life after I thought the winter may have taken its toll. One had shoots that are sprouting forth in multiple places; the other I'm still keeping my fingers crossed. These roses are special since they came from my grandmother's roses ~~~ childhood memories.

I had a good catch-up call with a team mate this morning.

I called and left a few messages with another team member and my sister.

I verified all incoming mail today and made sure it was nothing that needed to be reported for the email campaign and gave an update to our fantastic Administrative Assistant, Susan.

I sent emails to our team members regarding the stimulus package. I sent emails to some of our team members using e-cards. I sent additional info to Kevin regarding our conversation last evening.

I spoke to my sister who is an MPM member and celebrated a purchase she made for her health: a bicycle!!! I shared with her about the certificates and verified if she had received her email the other day about the stimulus plan and Costco shopping. She hadn't received it, so I went back into my account and sent it to her again so it was handy.

I shared an email exchange with Marilyn over the commission payments we've been working on for my son's mall.

With my late lunch after 2 p.m., with a lure to the sunshine, I sat on the deck. Eventually I was prone, enjoying the quiet of the day, mixed with sounds from the birds fluttering by, and enjoying the beauty of the trees in bloom and a view of the hillside with the mountains behind it. Though there is a section of the mountain with a new clear cut, I kept my eye on the larger beauty I beheld. The blue sky, the darker colors of the mountains, the lighter green in the foreground, the fluttering of the starlings in and out of view. I didn't want to move!

However, Big Z's day at school was done. So, I hopped on my bike and went to collect him. Today we took a diversionary trip home and landed at a friend's house. We found them in the back yard on a blanket under a bright rainbow umbrella with a book, drinks, the phone, etc.

The youngest friend of ours has had chicken pox all week and between her ailment and our warmest day, she was very quiet and dreamy near her Mama. Big sister, who had the pox previously, arrived home from school. We spent a few delicious hours there in the warm sun, and enjoying each other's company.

Big Z and Big Sister climbed in a cedar tree and went adventuring in a huge yard of a neighbor who has wanted to create a communal space. This yard is incredible, with a lot of space and nooks and crannies filled with delight, including 6 new chickens who are in their brand new and spectacular home that was built by Dad. We got to water the lil' gals, filling up their 5 gallon bucket to the brim.

Before we knew it our clocks said past 6! So, we hopped on our bikes and slowly meandered our way home . . .

I found a call from Kevin and so I returned his call as we got dinner on. Kevin has spoken with some of his family and exchanged contact information with them regarding MPM. And, he's read the first section of the Power Bites. Go, Kevin! Go!