I didn't think I was taking a vacation

But here I am...

The many-times-postponed visit with my granddaughter (and her parents) finally happened last week, and now I'm flying to Chicago to visit my nephew and his family this week. I decided (without much struggle) to relax between these two jaunts instead of clocking a ton of desk time trying to get that new website of mine finished. This is a new and more relaxed me, and I like it!

Last time I saw Mila she was just starting to walk

Now she’s running. She's almost 16 months old and she’s in the move. We went out to eat twice, and I spent most of the time chasing her. Up and down hallways. In and out of doors. I’m thrilled that I was able to keep up, given my iffy stamina and endurance.

We spent a beautiful day at the beach — see the video.

Preparing to fly — second time in five years

I don’t love flying anymore. I live far from a big airport. Last time I flew during the pandemic was really stressful, but I'm hoping this trip will be easier. Fingers crossed! But I am looking forward to the adventure of this trip to Chicago, where my grandniece Bina is turning two this weekend. I'll enjoy time with her and her parents and explore a new city and be a tourist.

Garden therapy

In the week between jaunts, besides planning for the next trip, I’ve been spending a lot of time in my garden. I'm tending to my cannabis plants, tomatoes, and greens. This year, I've got a solar drip irrigation system going, which is a first for me. I love sitting in my old straw chair, basking in the peace of my tiny garden, feeding my plants, and keeping them healthy.

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