Blogtober: Day 18.

We decided there wasn't enough cabinets

for all the things we need to store, so we

ordered more for the back hallway. There

will be uppers, lowers and a counter top.

~ Chy

Blogtober: Day 18.

We don't play a lot of games but when we

do take time to do so, this is my favorite!

Scrabble.

~ Chy

 

Blogtober: Day 18.

When dinner is over, the lights are low,

the kitchen is clean and the range light

is on. I love the end of day when the

cottage becomes cozy. Our tiny home.

~ Chy

Blogtober: Day 18.

Blogtober: Day 18. Feeling so grateful that we are having a beautiful Fall. We were not able to finish our stone patio project this Summer ~ between the sweltering heat and the aggressive wasps, we felt behind on our landscaping. But we knew in time, the heat would disappear and the wasps would all die. And here we are, with warm weather (though a bit cooler today) and no bugs to chase us off our work site. Today, my dh surprised me and stayed worked from home on my first day of a week off to work outside. And in between his meetings and responsibilities, he helped me haul 900+ bricks from the pallets on the driveway to the patio site. We got at least 450 of them in place and I'm hoping tomorrow to do another 200ish, if the wind isn't too bad. My goal is to have all the bricks in place before Friday so we can lay down the polymeric sand, sweep it in all the cracks and then sprinkle the entire surface with our hose. The sand will set up like cement, keeping weeds and critters from coming up through the cracks. I can't wait for that moment, when it's all dry and we can stand back and feel good that another huge project, likely our largest, will be ticked off the list of landscaping tasks. Brick by brick, project by project, we're getting closer to being finished. So close!

In between our work today, we had lunch, then headed over to the community hall down the highway to vote in our municipal election. We just had a federal election about a month ago (called mid way through the term), so it felt weird to have 2 elections so close together. Once we were done our work this afternoon, I had a lovely, hot shower and dh made us a scrumptious salmon dinner. And now we're relaxing, watching "MAID" until the election results start to come in. Such an amazing series. I hope it continues on beyond this season's episodes. Andi McDowall and her adult daughter Margaret play mother/daughter and they are just perfect in their roles. I'll be sad if it's not a continuing series. 

It's half an hour until the polls close.

Time to settle in and watch the results!

~ Chy

Day 18 ....

Today is our 18th day at home. Other than a trip to the grocery store to replenish our food, we have been home the entire time. I'm happy and content to be here. I get to chat with my workmates 2 to 3 times a week on Zoom and my clients daily. It's cozy and warm, and no stress about deadlines or timelines. My dh is having a harder time ~ he wants to be out and about. I told him he should get up and do his morning routine, get in the car and go for a drive down the highway and then turn around and come home. He laughed. But I can see him doing that if this keeps up!

How are you doing during this isolation experience? We're busy and well so far, though I had a huge scare yesterday. Both dh and I are considered super high risk because of our asthma and our bouts of bronchitis/pneumonia each Winter. So far, no wheezing, no coughing, symptom free. However, I did notice some wheezes in my chest on Saturday, here and there and a cough every once in a while. I took a few puffs and it went away but later that night, I did have to take some puffs again. Not bad, disappeared, went to bed. Woke up gasping for air on Sunday. Total terror! Puffs didn't do much, so I went downstairs and dug out the steroids. Within about 20 minutes, symptom free. I chose not to do a workout yesterday as I didn't want to aggravate anything. Later in the afternoon, I started wheezing and coughing again, did the same treatment and was good until bedtime. Felt a bit wheezy, so did one more treatment. Was worried what I'd wake up to today but so far, all is well and no treatment so far. I'm going to tread and then weight lift but on a lighter scale. I don't want to get off my schedule too much but will take it easy so I'm not creating an issue. No fever, no other symptoms. I am tired but not exhausted and out of breath. I know I'm not sleeping well and had a little nap yesterday and that helped. Might do that again today. Thankful for the meds we have on hand and our supplements as well. And hope that was a one off yesterday.

Pictures, many of them, showing how we're coping ....

Our stash of tp. Truthfully, this was already in place

and we didn't have to go buy more. When you live in

the woods, you tend to stockpile when a sale is on. I

am thankful for this, and our little medicine cabinet.

Puzzle making has become a loved activity by all

in our little cottage. Kid sized and adult sized too.

The kid doing his schoolwork and the papa doing his

daily work on my kitchen island. Busy guys, these 2.

Food is plentiful and we are well stocked. Homemade

pizzas for lunch. And in house massages for weary feet.

We're all helping with homeschooling now that the litte

guys school is closed. Fun science experiments to try.

Using up my tulips to see what will happen if they are left

in food coloring and water overnight. The results are below.

Re~colored tulips and cozy slipped sloth feet. We find 

things to do to keep busy but we're also taking time to be.

Walks down the lane to visit the horses with treats.

They get so excited to see us coming up the hill to them.

They do try and steal hats and mitts though. A wee bit

mischievous they both are. We have fun on our walks.

Tv is a big distraction. "Coronation Street" at night, movies

during the day. "Call the Midwife" had a new episode last

night. Such a good show and I truly look forward to it each

week. We watched "Sister Wives" too but its too stressful!

Live concerts to look forward too as well. "Shred Kelly"

 and baby Murphy on mom's back and a local artist had

shows on Saturday night. Our artists nationally and here

in town struggle. We are doing our best to support them.

Finally, lots of outdoor play. We have to have "recess" each

day according to our little guy. But it's a good distraction.

How are you coping at home? Are you doing ok?

What kinds of activities are keeping you busy?

~ Chy