weekend update

Big, dark purple iris bloom outside my windows--they dart the beds on three sides of the house. The lilac bushes have really come on with fragrant light blossoms. Today the temperature got high enough that it almost felt hot. Ah, gorgeous, lovely Spring. It feels so good and lifts my spirits.

I planned to catch up on quite a bit of work today, but that didn't really happen. I accomplished a lot early in the day, but then got sidetracked by hanging with G (we've been in a really sweet groove and, since time is so scarce this time of year, I take every opportunity I get), then it was time for a reporter to come and interview us about why we've chosen to do a natural birth at home. When she left, I retired to the sofa, Guy went off to do some work for a couple of his clients...and about 3 p.m. the dog alarm sounded. I assumed it they were just having a moment, then the partner of an old friend I haven't seen in at least a year turned up on my doorstep. His partner was in-tow. They spent the rest of the afternoon visiting which was a wonderful break in the day--and then they carried in bag after bag full of baby stuff--I think they bought everything on our Target registry that the store had in-stock. Kassie has always been a generous soul--it was quite overwhelming and lovely.

So, it's almost 8 p.m., very little work has been accomplished and I'm journaling before I do anything else. The cool of the twilight breeze feels wonderful after the stickiness of the day. I've set up in a papasan with my feet propped and the dish of the chair angled such that I'm still reasonably reclined.

Tomorrow brings another visit to the doc--and we find out the results of another test to see if I'm actually losing a lot of protein or a little or somewhere in the middle. Today I haven't eaten much. I know. I'm working on it and devouring nuts since they're so high in protein.