Let's Hope I Actually Post This One

It seems as if my domain has been taken over by an unusually large squirrel population. Not uncommon since I live in the woods, but I now think they outnumber the trees and that's saying somthing.

I wrote in my journal both yesterday and the day before but seemed to get into trouble trying to post them. They just disappeared!?! I became so frustrated because two posts in two days is a bit much. I'm hesitant about writing today but will give it a good try.

We had some excitement in our little hole in the woods. Two nights ago in the middle of the night, an awful sound woke my husband. He was sleeping in the living room recliner and was out like a light. He said it sounded as if a bullet had hid the door and the cat was acting up something fierce. He was not anxious to go see what it was about so shined his flashlight on the door. There was a huge white skunk there trying to claw up the screen. The cat was letting it know he was on her territory and poor hubby was a bit shaken up. Darn, I missed out on all the excitement. I told him it wasn't trying to get in but he insisted it was. Now I'm thinking it might have been rabid because that is definitely unusual behavior for a skunk. Excuse me, I mean HUGE skunk. Eventually it ran off, the cat calmed down and hubby went back to sleep. It's a good thing he keeps that trusty flashlight beside the chair. I would have loved to have seen it all.

We went to Home Depot to get a few things hubby needed and the place was full of birds. I was enchanted and a bit tickled to see them pecking open bags of bird seed. Nothing like a serve yourself and eat restaurant. No waiting in lines, nor paying the bill and tip. You did have to be careful of those flying overhead though. They eat and empty in that order. They were chirping and flying around and some were singing their little hearts out. I was enthralled of course. Inside there were birds in every department but most were in the gardening area. The employees take it in stride but do warn shoppers to be careful they don't leave with droppings. I think we should wear broad brimmed hats in there just to be safe.

We also went to Walmart to buy more plants. Hubby loved the tall purple salvia and I told him he would have to dig up the yard to plant them since they are perennials and we want to place them in front of a stone wall to set it off. I will sit and watch since I did all the planters and I can coach him on how far apart to set them. He feels as long as they are in the ground they are okay. He hasn't learned about symmetry.

The little chipmunks are playing catch up and I see a squirrel sneaking under the patio chair looking for goodies. They know I don't put the peanuts out there any longer because they made the worst messes with the shells. You'd think they would carry them off the patio and ditch them but no, they are smash and grab critters.

I have been up all night and am getting tired. I don't dare go to bed now or I won't sleep again tonight. I seem to have my days and nights mixed up for some reason. Most likely because working outside in the fresh air made me tired and when I came inside to sit a bit, I fell asleep and slept for hours at a time. It's no wonder I'm all discombobulated.

I wish I could remember what I wrote about the past two days because there seems to be a lack of something to this post. Perhaps because I feel like a zombie and nothing is quite clicking in my brain.

Oh, big news! I planted my Morning Glories Sunday evening after soaking the seeds overnight. The very next morning I was out checking on them to see if something magically popped up overnight. No way so I kept checking them and on the 4th day, there they were, three little shoots with two leaves each. Yesterday there were 12 and I can't wait to see what today holds in store. I know, exciting and heady stuff isn't it? Oh well, simple things amuse and delight me.

My kitchen table is a mess and I have company coming today so I must put on my cape and speed clean the kitchen. Hubby said he would vacuum since I trip over the hose so much so that will be a big help. The table top will be carried off to different parts of the house and quickly wiped down. Then I can go through all the boxes and bags at my leisure. LOL, those who know me know I speak the truth. I have been going through mail, shredding and filing. It just doesn't end but I do.

I hope we are in for a good day even without sun. It will be a cool day and I can accomplish more after company leaves. Yes, and I know I will promptly fall asleep as soon as the back of my legs hit my recliner.