Renn slept until just before midnight last night, then called for me. I brought her up to our bed where she lay quietly for about 20 minutes… then decided she wanted her own bed again. So back down we went, and I crawled in with her for the night. There was one more attempt to negotiate a return to Nana’s bed (denied 😄), and she settled soon after. Me? Not quite as easy, but eventually morning came around 7:45.
We headed upstairs for coffee, Grandpa joining us while the robot vacuum worked away—providing top-tier entertainment for Renn. Meanwhile, the Paetz’s were off, filling a whole airplane row en route to Los Angeles—Disneyland bound. Lucky crew!
Breakfast for Renn was a full spread—blueberries, grapes, strawberries… and of course, a bowl of Alphagetti on the side. Balance, right?
Playtime moved to the “castle,” and I recruited Grandpa to supervise while I got some computer work done—published my April paint tutorial - the square coffee table post, and finally got my Good Friday blog post up. Definitely playing catch-up as a few weeks behind.
With the day staying dreary and overcast, we moved playtime back upstairs. Lunch was a solid one—bacon, avocado, tomato sandwiches for us, and for Renn: more fruit, cheese, and a smoothie pouch. Followed, naturally, by Teddy Grahams and smoothie melts. She eats well… just not a vegetable in sight.
B and Cooper headed home before 4, and shortly after our Nespresso pod order arrived. The weather turned even greyer, cooler, with snow threatening again. On a brighter note—I posted a new t-shirt and it sold within half an hour, along with a few other items. Win! I packed everything up for S to drop off at B’s later.
Quick supper as the snow started, then S headed to town before 6 for a rodeo meeting. Renn had a bath, then a snack of sausage and banana—yes, including dipping the banana in ketchup once or twice. 😄 Books, a bit of rocking, then into bed with bum taps… and she was out cold by 7:30. One of the easier bedtimes.
Jenkins was acting up, and I realized I hadn’t seen Stella all day. I checked in with B and S—no sightings—so I asked S to check the barn when he got home in case she’d tucked herself away from the weather.
I started sorting through Debby’s photos but pivoted to a shower and hair dry while I had the chance, then caught another episode of The Cleaning Lady. S got home after 9 from his meeting (and a little OJ’s social hour), checked around, and found Stella curled up on a cushion under the deck. She wasn’t interested in coming inside—her call.
He settled in scrolling his phone while I read a bit, winding down another full, cozy, slightly chaotic day.
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Life is never dull around your ranch. I got my wash caught up the first day back. Still have to vacuum and wash floors from Tim's wet/muddy feet. Calves are doing well with 14 out of 30 delivered. Only two weeks before Trav goes back to work. Then I will be needed more to check and deal with animals. I have not seen or heard Ron visiting Molly since my return. The crew hit the snow with the sleds hoping to get one last day in before the melt.
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