In other news, my parent's dog likes to push his 100 pound frame against you when he wants you to pet him.

But he is a sweetheart. I needed a little puppy love in my life. Shedding hair and drool included.

Also, knockout roses are blooming like crazy in central Texas.

Countdown to a woman of a certain age.

Also, my parents really love Nova Scotia.

Do I still look like her? 🤪😇

Plant babies. I've got plans for a garden spot in front of the breakfast room window and I planned to start on it this week. One of my favorite spaces I created at the last house was the garden that I planted a bunch of small plants in and over time it became a lush and beautiful spot in my yard.

'Member this?

Sigh. I wonder how the new people are treating it.

The garden at this house will be a miniature version of that. Unfortunately, it's been rainy and soggy every dang day and, lord, I miss the sun. So next week instead. Hopefully the plants will make it a few more days on the patio before I can get them into the ground.

I spent most of Wednesday thinking it was Friday so today is a really nice surprise. These things happen when you have a week off of work ahead of you to look forward to.

Also...

~ Two days until Hamilton in Austin with my nieces.

~ Three days until an adventure at Eataly. Ever been to an Eataly? I assure you it's an adventure.

~ Four days until a Dallas Stars hockey game where, if we get there early enough, I'll get a complimentary Wyatt Johnston bobblehead which I absolutely need in my life.

~ Five days until my birthday and hopefully lots of enjoyment and maybe cuddles of the purring type at a cat cafe full of rescue cats followed by dinner at my favorite restaurant. I'm still deciding which one is my favorite.

~ Six days until I visit the largest rose garden in the U.S. Did you know that was in Texas? Because I didn't until recently and April is supposed to be a peak blooming time so yippee!

In summary, there will be several days of Hurray for Me Doing Things I Enjoy in celebration of me making it another year and it may or may not culminate with me falling in love with a cat.

My security camera sent a notification that there was someone at my door.

Unfortunately, I didn't know they were coming otherwise I would have ended my work call to let them in for tea. Or something.

Going, going, gone