Zoo Talk: Chilly Monday

Woke up around 7:30 this morning, feeling tired. Probably because I was up late tending to bread, but I actually had enough hours of sleep that I should feel more rested, I think. It was quite chilly this morning, which probably didn't help. I would like to just roll up in blankets and sleep till warm weather comes back next spring!

I also woke with a touch of bronchitis, which I get when cooler, drier air comes around. I've got some pills for that so I took a couple to get some relief. I had to be at work at 11 so I needed to feel a bit more rested and not be coughing. A hot cup of coffee started my day, and I had a slice of the fresh bread with butter on it and some fruit for my breakfast.

Got ready and headed to work. It was hard to believe it was only Monday. It seemed as busy as a Friday today. Of course, the fact that, once again, there were employees missing, didn't help a bit. I wound up staying past when I was scheduled to leave because of how busy it was. Now my knees and legs are really hurting. Just too many hours on my feet, I guess.

I will be putting more bread in the machines so I'll have some to take with me tomorrow when I go to Mom's. Plus, there will be enough here for Son to eat while I'm gone.

Son hung out the laundry while I was at work, so all I'll need to do, really, is gather what I need from out there in the morning to finish up my packing. I'll pack 4 days worth of items to take with me. Mom has a washer and dryer, so I really don't need to pack a lot. I can just wash clothes while I'm there.

Sis and her hubby will be going on a trip while I'm staying with Mom this time. They deserve the time away to themselves.

The mother of a close friend of mine passed away today. I feel so sad for him. We grew up in the same neighborhood and we work together now. This is a sharp reminder of how we should all remain in close contact and visit with loved ones. It especially brought home to me how much I need to see my own mother every chance I get.