Ha! For the first time ever I was a faster walker than Dave. Wooooooohooooooo! Go me! He’s always complaining about how slow I am, or walking circles around me to prove it. Now, finally, I’m winning.
Of course, he’s only five days post-knee surgery. He’s still struggling with crutches, swelling, and a little pain. Knowing Dave, when he says a little pain, if it was me, I’d be rolling on the floor crying. I’m nowhere near as tough. He’s a trooper. I’ve barely heard him complain. Only when I ask will he admit to a little pain, the rest of the time he carries on like normal. The day after surgery I had to yell at him to get out of the kitchen. I’d found him at the sink, precariously balanced on his crutches, washing dishes. I appreciate the help, I love him to pieces, but dude! Sit. Rest.Heal.
Not that it’s easy being the only parent. My new schedule includes driving Miss Tess. We live far enough from post to be outside the school bus zone, that means I have to drive her to the bus every morning… and pick her up every afternoon. It’s not super far. It’s a beautiful drive, but it’s another hour out of my day. I miss having Dave drive Tess. I miss having Dave do the dishes. I love having Dave home 24/7. My morning coffees are much better shared with my husband.
Today he was finally ready to leave the house. I’ve been taking little strolls since Spring hit this weekend, but mostly in the evenings. This was my first morning walk so I grabbed my camera on the way out. All week I’ve been waxing poetic about Spring busting loose in my little village, I was anxious to get some picture proof. We only made it down the street, to the edge of town, by the orchards bordering the Black Forest. It was enough. Dave’s arms are sore and his leg is trembling.
I got some beautiful photo’s of our neighborhood in bloom. Sometimes I just have to pinch myself that I live here. In this hidden little gem, this tiny rural village, close to civilization but not in it. I am truly blessed.
Oh I absolutely love those pictures. I loved all the snow but Spring is gonna be just gorgeous there. Wish I was there now.Please take pics of the blossom trees for me. Dave, sit down, take a break, rest mate, or it will take twice as long to heal. Knee surgeries usually take at least 6 weeks to heal and that’s on a youngster. What is he like lol. xxxx love you guys x
Stunning pictures!! My husband retires on Friday so wondering what our next chapter will entail. His favorite thing to say is “we are going to write it before someone else does!!” Have you ever tried to dry the flowers in your last picture? We are thinking of doing that for my daughter’s wedding but wondering if they will last from fall to spring (wedding in May)? What is the name of the flower in your last picture? Anyone of drying flowers tips? Thanks!
I have no idea what they are. But I have dried similar flowers in our dry (ie, not humid) basement. Simply tie together and hang upside down from the ceiling. Good luck! Spray them lightly with hairspray to keep them from falling apart.
Congrats! Dave retires this year as well. We are super excited, and nervous LOL, about our next steps.