Russ was recuperating yesterday so he stayed at the apartment and I went to dinner at the Jeff's house. I spent time with Layney and Miles. Hayden was smiley for a bit but then his fatigue took over and Karah gave him a bath and put him to bed. She had a hard day between the kids and dog. They have a birthday party to go to this afternoon so I don't know if we will see them today or not. Between the sugar and excitement with other kids that may be what they can handle today.

I hope Russ feels better today or I will go and do things without him. I want to go to Barnes and Noble to get some books for Hayden's bday coming up. I would also like to go to the beach. It will be 74 today and a nice walk on a sunny beach would feel good.

When we went to the fish camp for dinner last weekend I got bitten by No See 'Ums or mosquitoes, maybe both. I still have swollen itchy bites and they are driving me nuts. My body over reacts to bug bites and holds on to them for longer than typical for others. I bought some Hydro Cortisone Roll-On but that only helps briefly with the itch. They don't seem to be drying up either.

I have been knitting Layney's poncho while I am down here. I am almost done with the first panel and should finish it and start the last half while on this trip. She may get it for Christmas after all. I have a patterns for a Batman hat for Miles but need to buy the yarn when I get home. A hat can be made in a day easily if I don't run into problems with the patterns. I don't think Hayden will get a knitted gift this year. He is into banging, throwing, mouthing and tearing. He seems to love balls too. Jeff loved balls and that was his first word. Hayden is a smart little guy. He watches everyone and then tries to do what they do. The other night he pulled to stand at the baby gate and proceeded to do the lever and push it open. They have put locks up high on their outside doors so the kids can't reach them.

Well I hope you have a good weekend and it is not too cold up north. I am enjoying this weather and the reprieve from winter temps settling in.

A friend's doctor told her dizziness is a strong sign of COVID. I have no idea what is or isn't.

Russ is better but we are both tired. We will be here today and tomorrow and head home Wednesday. Arrive home on Friday. The weather has been sunny and warm with exception of that two days of cold temps. The No See 'Ums are irritating me and I'm constantly putting on hydrocortisone or benadryl topical to control the itch.

Karah is joining Miles for lunch at school today so Russ and I will go to the house to spend time with Layney. Hayden will go with Karah since he does not like to be separated from her.

Hope your bug leaves you soon.

I understand the low desire to decorate some years. A couple of years I just did my little table top tree. Even with a family, it sometimes gets to me having to do all the work.
can’t believe you are already on your way home J. Safe travels

Every time I goggled my symptoms it never said Covid variant possible. But I didn’t test, so who knows. I wouldn’t be surprised since it knocked me pretty bad and Covid loves me. ☹️ And yeah still dizzy. I haven’t been brave enough to attempt walking on my machine.

Hump day