A Regular Routine

And I'm back! I have to say that as much as the reason sucked for why I was in Tennessee last week, Richard's memorial service was so lovely! I think that it was exactly what Richard would have wanted and I'm sure he was with us, watching us and enjoying watching the people who loved him and he loved getting together and remembering him. It was so nice to hear other stories about him as a father, friend and grandpap as well as thinking back to the many memories I have of him. He would have loved it...I'm sure he DID love it!

The best thing about this past weekend, however, was reconnecting with my stepbrothers, especially Tim and his wife Steph and their two kids (whom I had never met). I don't think I've seen them in over 20 years...probably more like 25.  It's so funny how even though there has been such sporadic meetings with us all, when we do get together there's an obvious connection. We all talked about committing to finding a time when we can get together and maybe vacation somewhere soon. Would be so much fun! I hope it happens! 

But now I'm home and it's so nice to be sitting with my pups again! They keep coming up to me and demanding love. I know I was only gone for 4 days but they seemed to really miss me this time around. Well, I'm happy to stop whatever I'm doing and love and squeeze the daylights out of them. 

Along with having my pups with me again, it's so nice to be back to my regular exercise routine! There were a couple days over the last 4 that I didn't complete all my rings on my Apple watch and that hasn't happened in months. Which means, I've got a lot of making up to do over the next week not to mention a little detox needed (there was a LOT of imbibing over the last 4 days!) 

I did manage to do yoga while I was in TN and walk a couple days but it just wasn't what I normally do and I now feel like a slug! When I got home yesterday (after treating Jimmy to Shooters and walking the pups) I took a lovely bike ride, which helped to ease my mind but I won't be able to do that today because of course it's raining.  I also won't be able to mow the lawn like I was hoping to do (it's so long) and who knows when that will happen as we're looking at rain all week. Ugh! This summer needs to shape up! (But at least the cicadas aren't bad at my house...yet!)

So, today, I will make my menu and head to the grocery. Other than that and getting on the elliptical and finding a lull in the rain to walk the boys, I think I'll just chill out...maybe take a bubble bath and read my book. 

Not sure what's for dinner tonight although Jim said he wanted bratts and metts but not today. Something on the grill though if the weather cooperates tonight. 

K - that's all I've got. Happy Monday! Later!