Tuesday, I got some things done!

 I was able to get many things done on the list yesterday but finally had to stop with one dress left as my back gave out about 6:00 last night.

It is cold and rainy again, but I will take it as it keeps me inside and we need to rain. I do not have to water when it rains.  One less thing to do.

Missionaries came over this morning and did a ton of yard work.  4 young men for two hours can knock out a good deal of work. I was grateful, and they were happy to have some physical activity.

We had a huge thunder, lightning and hailstorm yesterday. Kelsa came running to the shop and said, "Grandma, come look it is Merry Christmas!" We did not get as much hail as downtown where it ruined a lot of flowers.  I lost a few but not that many.

I will be so happy when I feel like the yard is at even keel then I can relax and just water.  But there are still many more hours of work out there. Cheryl's post reminded me of just how much there is to do when you are by yourself, and it all depends on you. Thanks goodness I really like to be outside, and I like yard work.

I was really quite down when I got home from Hawaii.  I had looked forward to the trip and then when I got home it was so hard to be alone.  Also, the yard work was so overwhelming, and I just really sank.  But I am feeling so much better now.  Thankful for great kids and the help I have received. I am very blessed.

I have had the grandkids quite a bit and I don't mind at all as they keep me happy, and I find I can get quite a bit of sewing done even with them here. I love being able to help my kids. 

I was asked to accompany the ward choir in June, so I am having to practice a piece every day.  I have not accompanied a choir since high school.  I did several years of children's groups, but there you are just playing the melody which is easier.  Also playing hymns is melody.  When you play accompaniment, it is not melody and much harder for me. But it gives me a purpose which I like.

Today's list:

1. Hem a prom dress

2. hem a bridesmaid dress

3. hem a bridesmaid dress

4. darts in a prom dress

5. darts in a prom dress

6. darts and mend a prom dress

7. alter a dress

8. hem a pair of jeans

9. hem a pair of jeans

10. hem a pile of jeans

Let's see what Kim can get done before her back starts to holler. 

My shop desperately needs to be cleaned and I really need to stop and do that soon. 

But tomorrow I have to work on the piles as they are taking over the floor and bugging me. If Sissy were here she would have a fit!

I had to go yesterday and get my license plates renewed. They were expired and I don't know how that had happened. Joel always put on the stickers, but I took care of the book work.  Don't know if it slipped through the mail or what?  Anyway, I am street legal again. Just in case you were worrying...

Have a great and productive day.  Haven't said that in a while.

Kim