Thursdaying

How was your Thursday?  Ours was much the same as every other day.  It is hard to believe that July is almost over and it is only 5 months until it is Christmas again.  Mum was talking about Christmas and  birthdays with her work colleagues.  Mum has turned into one of those people who is happy to get no presents from her friends, and now finds it hard to buy for anyone else.  Everyone has lots of stuff already, and if they want to do something mum would rather go out for a meal or too a concert or show than buy stuff to stick in the cupboards.

Of course I still like presents.  I liked my big box of temptations that I got for Easter.  I am still eating my way through them.  What camp are you in - presents or no presents?

Thursdaying

Mum put some bread out for the birds this morning so I had to come and sit outside and watch.  She has been optimistic and getting some washing out on the line.  The fridge has been cleaned, dishes are soaking and she just has to vacuum the carpet and then she will sit and watch something on the box before she has to think about heading to work.

Thursdaying

 Tonight is quinoa chicken meatloaf for dinner.  It is the first time mum has cooked quinoa and she is not excited by it.  I guess the dinners this week have been healthy , but the dishes pile up every night.  Mum has learnt a few things- a touch of olive oil and vinegar on her salad make it better, she didn't hate marinated peppers but is still not tempted by olives.

Me - well I tried to give mum 4 cuddles this morning.   Mum thinks that I sit on her to try and convince her to stay home with her.  She says that would be great, but she has to go and earn the dollars.