I'VE CAUGHT A BUG...

It was early when I showed up to deliver their Easter Eggs, and of course the Rug Rats were up and bouncing around. I accepted the invitation for coffee, chatted with my son and DIL, reaching out to snare one grandson, then another, as they skipped past where we were sitting. The youngest, Tao, gave me a chocolate wrapped heart. After a proper thank you hug, I put it into my white vest pocket, then promptly forgot it. It was only when doing laundry later in the day that I found it...thankfully BEFORE throwing the vest in with the white load. That was luck, because I very rarely check my own pockets – there is never anything in them – but I just happened to pick the vest up by that exact spot and felt the candy. Oof!

My niece and her daughter dropped out with a friend for an hour or so, but had another supper invitation that they had already accepted. My call had been a spontaneous one; I hadn’t planned on buying that turkey, remember? So there was no let-down really. The turkey got cooked anyway, stuffing and all, but I was not feeling so well yesterday, so the biggest part of it will be sandwiches and soup this week. I ended up in bed before the hockey game was over (SICK!) and spent the night up and down, aching and lamenting.

My back is still sore today. It’s a bug going around. My friend had it last week, but he just goes and hides on the couch when he’s ill, very rarely complains at all. Fortunately he has been around long enough to know that I need to be babied when it’s my turn, LOL.

I sent condolences from the Blogit family to Sam this morning by text, so she’ll know that we’re thinking of her. I also used the internet to post a message to her on the board at the Funeral parlour where the service was being held.

I was supposed to tell you about my new office, but it’ll be for next time. I can only sit for short periods before my back makes it most uncomfortable. I’m going to crawl into the Jacuzzi now – that does help – then see if I can’t find Morpheus. It’s back to work tomorrow, and I want to be in shape.

Hope you all enjoyed your Easter holiday, and sending y’all a SMILE to wind it down.

Luv from the Bush in Quebec.

ON THIS EASTER.

It was a quiet day; some housework, some office work, a little grocery shopping; all good, except that groceries cost an arm and a leg now. I had my list and was determined to buy ONLY what was on that list, but...April 1st was the 10th anniversary of my Mom’s moving on, and it is Easter, her second favourite holiday (Thanksgiving was the number one), and there were turkeys in the middle of the aisle...so I didn’t hesitate long. I bought one and it will grace the table tomorrow for supper. Here’s to you, Mom.

Those in my Blogit community will remember Sam. With her we went through the torment of her youngest, Christopher, being away at war, the struggle to get her house, her crazy videos and absorbing poetry, her love of the Detroit Red Wings...

She hasn’t posted for a long time, but she and I have kept in touch through texting, usually during hockey games. This season not so much, so today it was a pleasant surprise to hear my cellular whistle; it is the special signal that tells me Sam is sending a message. It wasn’t good news though. Her sister, the one who was her rock, who helped her out so much, died suddenly of an aneurism last Thursday. She is hurting. Sudden loss like that can be devastating.

Mik, her oldest son, and her daughter, Jes, are flying with her to the funeral for Monday. Christopher will meet her there and she will then spend a week with him and her grandchild – the best thing that could happen in these circumstances.

The second signal beeping from my cell was my son, little Miko’s daddy, who was sending me pictures of our brave girl. Every morning the first thing I do is check my phone for a wake-up photo ‘for Mémère’. It is a wonderful way to start the day. It’s even better when I get a second batch.

Early tomorrow I’ll be dropping off Easter eggs for my Rug rats, and collecting hugs, of course. My niece and her daughter will be coming back to the bush to share the turkey and to spend some time with us – it has been so long since their last visit too. I’m looking forward to the gabfest.

I’ll try to come back in by Monday and give you some news about my new office location, but until then I want to wish you all a HAPPY EASTER!! The bunny is already on his way to your door delivering my SMILES – he won’t be hard to recognize. Coming from Quebec at this time of year, he will be wearing a fur coat.

Luv from the Bush in Quebec.