I had no intention of writing today because of all the planting I did yesterday. The back and legs scream out "NO!", but this lovely saying above convinced me otherwise.

The sun is out and it is beautiful. I have been lazily watching a little chipmunk as he goes willy-nilly from one rock to another. I am all out of peanuts but he continues to look for those I usually hide for him and his brothers. I bought marshmallows instead to satisfy a need in me. My body must need sugar, at least that's how I see it. Marshmallows aren't something that comes to mind when shopping. I think last summer is the last time I bought them, to make s'mores of course. Now I must make a trip after my work is done to pick up peanuts.

I was so tired last night and didn't know which hurt to attend to so I did the smart thing and went to bed early. I think I was out as soon as my head hit the pillow. Now I must go outside and finish up the planters. They look so nice and perky this morning whereas they were pretty sad looking last night with all the dirt and water on them. Try as I might, I couldn't keep the water from settling on the blooms and they dragged under the weight. But I knew that the morning sun would perk them up and it didn't fail me.

So now, before it gets too late, I must take an allergy pill and go fight the battle again. But this is one battle I am winning and all the gorgeous colors give joy to my soul. I am not a woman who craves much, but I must have my flowers in the warmer months to sooth me each morning when I awake and wobble sleepily to the patio door to gaze upon the day. I can't wait for the hummingbirds and butterflies to spy this bounty and my camera will be ever ready on the kitchen table, right next to the patio door.

And now I must end today's journal and get myself going. Once the heat becomes intense, I am useless. I wish a great day to one and all, a day filled with flowers. They truly are a delight to the eye and bring joy and inspiration to my days.

Making Precious Memories