Olive woke up just before 5am wanting to go out. I'm always pleased to see her up and around, considering her health just now, though her abilities to tell time are sorely lacking. You know how Labs are....and she's such a trooper. She still laughs and gets a smile on her face. Seems that Labrador Retrievers are famous for smiling. Even with her being sick, she's got a sense of humor. Well, considering the extra attention she's getting too, she's enjoying herself more, I do believe.Looking forward to a slow day. Have been out and about the last couple, and need to have one of puttering. I misplaced a piece of fabric for a new kitchen window curtain, and would like to get my hands on that. Just want to move about the house slowly, putting things to rights. Dusting, straightening, re-arranging, baking. Puttery occupations that settle my spirits. Sounds relaxing to me.
Finished one of my library books, the Elizabeth Berg called Home Safe. The only disclaimer I'll give is that Ms. Berg seems unable to write a book without swearing in it. I'd rather not have to read that, but this book is so wonderful, am able to overlook the irritation. The main character reminds me of myself in ways considering the times she feels confused and unable to figure out what to do (though she has difficulty with directions, one of my gifts is having the homing skills of a pidgeon!), and is so appealing in other ways. I thoroughly enjoyed it and was sorry to see it end. Whizzed right through it. Now am reading Eulalia! which is a Brian Jacques book that our youngest son wanted me to read, plus the first book in the Fablehaven series. Both are keepers. Wonderful stuff.
On that note will go. The sun is FINALLY looking like it'll stick around for a whole day, and I need to get the wash moving soon. Thanking the Lord for work in my husband's shop (steady for over a month now) and for healthy kids. Today is good.
