Leaves, wind, and wah

Leaves, leaves, leaves, wind, and leaves---see a theme going on here? Got 2 more truckfuls of bagged leaves from Keith an Becky---YEA! Will get them spread out today. Did only 6 bags yesterday because the wind was so strong and blew until sundown----Wah, wah, wah. Sky and moon were beautiful last night---showed Taylor and Jake a satellite going over the sky after we unloaded the last truckful of leaves. Could tell they were impressed (they were respectful, played along with me, acted interested, though jumped in the truck and took off like a rocket down the street following the sighting)---another certifiable moment with Ma. Jake is curious as to what I will do this winter to stay busy---gave him some ideas (hang out at McD's in AM drinking coffee or go to the neighborhood bar in the afternoon and drinks pitchers of beer)---he nixed both ideas and encouraged me to come up with some other more realistic ideas. Think I will take his sage advise.

Last night: Watched the Vikings hammer the Packers and the Yankees move closer to a series title and went to bed early. Had just gotten to enjoying sports in the last few years with the lull of snoring, the fireplace roaring, the pups all on Pops lap and then things changed. Who would think I would ever admit to missing the snoring---maybe it was the roar of snoring and the lull of the fireplace. It comes down to missing Pop---that's what it all comes down to---then add Kelli, Ken to the mix and it just gets sad.

Today is All Souls Day--plan to go to Mass, appt w/chiropractor, volunteer at rectory, spread more leaves, and try to reach Michael---he is 18 today! Happy Birthday Michael!!!!!! (Spencer has recovered---lots of cheese around his anti inflammatory medication has made him a happy but well limper---also happy to report he will be able to attend his grooming appt in AM).

As for you---work with me---stay healthy, be safe, keep it real, and stay in touch.

Love, Mom