Jenny - I run it on my own in my own area. My Garmin tracks my run. My Garmin is connected to phone and my runs are uploaded on the app there. I would then send them in the screen shot off of my app that shows I did it.

Marla, have you considered making an appt with your doctor to discuss your symptoms and make sure there isn't anything else to rule out? Do you take a daily probiotic? That can help with regular digestion and bloating too. It seems like your symptoms are worsening and I wonder if it is all menopausal symptoms. Wonderful news about Z coming home for the weekend or is it a spring break too? WTG C for deciding to audition for the singing group. I know that singing and music are dear to your heart and it seems your boys have that interest too. I hope he gets to join the group.

Ang, now I understand how you do it. Your App data shows how you did. It's nice the marathon can include people that want to give it a try this way. Fun for you and an accomplishment to look forward to.

I'm still painting the vanity. Two more doors to go. Tomorrow Russ and I have an appt to get approved for TSA precheck when flying. Russ gets his second vaccine in the morning so I hope he doesn't feel sick at the afternoon appointment. Friday I get my snow tires off my car and regular tires put back on. Then we move furniture in to my brother's new place. I'm hoping the drama diminishes after he moves in but I have a feeling he is suddenly going to remember his stuff from his house and want us to bring him things thay he no longer has. We either donated or tossed a lot of stuff. I have some of his stuff in the pole barn. There is no way we are giving him all of it and have to do a "clean out" of his apartment at the end just like his house. I just can't take it if he messes this place and we have to pick up the pieces at the end. I'm so tired. It will be hard enough watching his body deteriorate and see him die. The rest of it just adds too much right now.

Well we have had snow flurries and cold temps so spring has not totally arrived here. It is suppose to be nice this weekend so I hope to ride my bike. I'm doing a short hike with a girl friend on Saturday afternoon to a bluff over looking Lake Michigan. I've never been on this trail so we will see how my knees do. I'll use my hiking poles for support.

Miles has not joined us yet. Karah will be induced sometime in the night so I expect I'll have news by Friday or earlier.

Jenny

Good luck Karah -

Miles was born 4/1 at 9:48pm. He weighs 7lbs11oz and is 21" long. I tried to upload a picture but it wouldn't work here for some reason. We video chatted with them last night and he is mellow and alert. Adorable! I can't wait to see him in May.

I have one more coat of paint to put on the front of two vanity cabinet doors and the vanity in the master will be done. It is a huge improvement with the rich midnight blue in the white and gray bathroom. I love it!

We moved my brother into his assisted living apartment yesterday. Russ and I were exhausted and tired afterwards. We went to Culver's for fish sandwiches and chocolate custard milkshakes. Comfort eating after a long day. My sisters were bickering the entire time and obviously had been arguing with each other and my brother prior to arrival. I tried to point out that they weren't being kind to one another and they needed to take a break from one another for awhile. They proceeded to blame the other and missed the point completely. I don't know how the relationship between those three siblings got to where it is over the years but if I'd known how bad it is, I'm not sure I would have chosen Michigan over Duluth, MN as a retirement home. I love our home and being back in this area near friends, Lake Michigan, etc. but I am going to hibernate from them for awhile too. Going forward I will not allow either to pull me in to their negativity with one another.

Today I am going on a short hike with a girl friend to the Clay Cliffs overlooking Lake Michigan. I've never been on this trail and have been curious. It isn't long, maybe a mile or a little more round trip. We are going to have a cup of tea afterward and chat. It's a beautiful sunny day with a high of 52.

Well Happy Easter to you both. We are staying away from family and having a grilled chicken and veggie dinner tomorrow with just us.

Jenny

Thanks Marla.
I finished my master bath vanity. I did the last paint touch up when I installed the last two doors. I'm thinking I may want to put a clear coat on it even though the paint isn't suppose to need a finish coat. Peace of mind that if bumped it won't nick paint. I need to think about it. I would just brush over everything as it is altogether. Next I need to finish Jeff's photo album and color copy pages that can be used in Rory's photo album that is partially finished. Then on to the next piece of furniture and getting the bunk room set up for guests. Now that friends are getting vaccines, they talk about coming to visit at some point. Our summer and Fall are busy so I don't know if this is the year for out of town visitors other than the kids.

Russ made a nice breakfast this morning. I didn't expect him to. I could hear him in the kitchen banging around and I thought he may be prepping for tonight's dinner. Then he called me to breakfast. We will be full until dinner time.

We joined a spring CSA and have our first box of veggies. It also comes with a loaf of home made sourdough bread and farm fresh eggs. We received shredded Kolrabi with a slaw recipe included. We had that last night with a chicken pot pie we bought at the Grand Traverse Pie Company. We also received carrots, potatoes, a few types of greens for salad. Nice to have organic and fresh this time of year. My niece miscarried last tuesday so we bought them a pie for a dinner and one for ourselves. They are the best chicken pot pie we've had. Abby was exactly 3 months when she miscarried. She had been feeling bad and had known the placenta was torn away from the uterine wall a couple of milleliters. I guess this was normal but I'm guessing the baby may not have been developmentally ok. My sister thinks the baby may have been dead for a bit before the miscarriage. Abby had a DNC and says she feels so much better. So sad but not meant to be.

Well I hope you both have a relaxing Easter with family. We are not gathering. Everyone needs a break. My sister is going to her daughter and son in law's house to spend Easter with them and her grand daughter. That will be nice for her.

Happy Easter!
Jenny

awww - the new daddies

glad to hear your brother is settling in - that has to be a relief

so sorry to hear about your niece - that's a tough thing to go through

I did a CSA a few years ago - it was interesting - I always enjoyed the non veg things more than the veg!

I ran Caleb to a haircut this afternoon and as he got back in the car he goes, "how do I get a tux?" - ummmm - for the prom that is next Saturday? Oy. So we scooted down the block and ran into the shop (yes - there is ONE option here and there are nine schools in the area having prom). I was more than half afraid it would be too late. Nope. We even managed to walk in at a time when they were between customers. Less than twenty minutes later he was measured and we were off. Off to the flower shop. Yep. That kid. And no issues there either. I have never waited less and had a nicer experience than I did today doing way last second. Caleb just shrugs and goes, "That's just how it usually works for me." I offered to cook a meal for his group, but apparently one of the girls had made a reservation at the nice restaurant.

Had my first vaccine today. So far, so good. I was more than a little scared, just don't want to feel bad after finally starting to feel more like myself recently. Well, except for the menopause and now this insane bloating. I ordered some of the provitalize you mentioned.

It was so warm this weekend. Too warm for me. Glad it backed off a bit today. Not ready for mid-80's.

Hump day!

Caleb has a girl he is taking. I guess it's his girlfriend? Someone from robotics club. They haven't spent a ton of time 'out' together. You know - pandemic. But they must have made a connection Low-key is pretty accurate. He keeps things very close to the vest.

I got Moderna. Felt ok Wednesday, just sore arm. Thursday started ok with just sore arm, but as the day wore on my joints were more and more and more painful. Like almost painful to the touch. Then the headache. By about 5 pm I was in bed in the migraine position. Felt a bit better by like 8 pm. Slept so-so, as good as I ever do these days. This morning my main complaint was a terrible pain in the back of my neck. Doesn't give me a lot of hope for dose 2. I just sure hope it's worth it. I took Caleb today for his dose 1 - he had to get Pfizer since he is 16. Hopefully he is good.

Rory is like C. He keeps his stuff private. If I ask the right question I may learn something new about him.

I love my short hair. It's a chin length Bob, no bangs, and stacked in the back a little bit. So easy! Does your hair lighten in the summer? It only takes a little time in the sun for mine to lighten. Hopefully the highlights don't get too bright and brassy. Next Fall I may do gray highlights. Maybe a new color but subtle change?

When is prom? Tonight? Storms coming to this side of the country tonight. I hope not for NE.

We are having dinner through a messenger video call tonight with friends that moved to New Mexico.

Photo album on agenda today.

I thought I read somewhere that people who have had COVID have stronger reactions to the vaccines.

Have a great Saturday.
Jenny

Went to church for the first since I think it was July before the folks car accident. Wow. I was anxious because it has been so long and it was feeling weird, but glad to go. I'm glad it wasn't Easter busy like last week would have been. Just back to the people I would normally see, but they are still doing every other pew. Not sure what they did last week. Caleb and a few of his music sang. It was nice.

They set up a large construction zone very close to where I work. Taking the highway down to one lane on each side - it's hard enough to pull out when the traffic running both lanes - but possible because they are spread out enough to make it - and the last two days I have waited over five minutes for a safe break. And I wasn't even leaving during normal shift changes. Holy cr@p. It's going to be a long annoying summer.