Awwwww

Today I have mostly been painting, planting and pottering. Bought some paint for the shed, but it was too bright and didn’t look right. So reverted back to the darker green. I’m really pleased with how it looks after 2 coats. Gave my new chicken house a first coat too. And finished painting the trellis. Now just need to attach it to the wall (yes that means I will be getting the drill out. Yes I will be careful).

Then moved onto the planted. Planted out my courgettes and squashes as they’re getting too hot in the greenhouse, potted on my tomatoes and cucumbers and tidied up the greenhouse. It’s looking much better now.

After my meh day yesterday, I definitely feel like I achieved stuff today!

Can you guess what I’m doing today….?!

I’ve been feeling very meh today. But this made me smile. Nero and Hugo going double decker in the sunshine. I’m trying to ‘just be’ this evening. And appreciating all of things I have in my life and the things I can do rather than the things I can’t. It’s not easy, but I’m doing my best.

I’m having a weird day today. Feeling very discombobulated. I have loads of stuff to do but I don’t seem to be able to focus.

This memory came up too. For the last 2 years there were pictures from Badminton Horse Trails. We were meant to there again this weekend. Another one of my birthday celebrations that’s been cancelled.

I know it doesn’t matter really as we’ll be there next year. I was so looking forward to celebrating my 50th birthday with everyone and now it won’t happen. Well it will but not in the same way. I’d so many plans for things to do – Badders, camp, the Suffolk Show, a big party and lots of other get togethers. None of them will happen now. I know it can’t be helped really (well that’s an interesting subject).

It makes me a bit sad. You don’t turn 50 every day! I’ve always loved my birthday and always try to make it special. I’m sure it’ll be special, just not the way I planned. I’ll just have to have a year of celebrations instead.

Peace at last. The kittens are all played out and Nero’s keeping a watch. They’re all getting on so much better.

The kitten’s characters are really coming out now. Dolce is a real live wire. She’s very determined and makes her feeling known when she’s not happy. Hugo is a complete gannet. He’s eating not only their food, but Nero’s too. He’s a cheeky little chap as well.

They’ve both got big purrs for such tiny things.

They’ve decided that the shower tray makes a perfect litter tray. I don’t mind that as it’s easy to clean.

My legs are being shredded. Bloody hell they have sharp claws.

They’ve only been here a few days and they’ve made a big impression already.

Well it appears that I’m making headway with the kittens. Lots of cuddles today. Nero has touched noses with Dolce and is less bothered by them. I’m covered in scratches though. I’d forgotten how kittens love to scale your legs! More scars to the collection.

When you’re trying to work and you hear lots of noise…..

They’re so cute.

I kept tripping over the hosepipe so I worked out I could run it along the garage guttering to the greenhouse. And voila! The hosepipe is now neatly stored.

I love it when I can find a solution, especially one so simple. Another very productive day in the garden. Feeling it now. Guess 8 hours will do that to you. I shall sleep well tonight.