The big guy and I kissed and made up. I do love him and he loves me. Sometimes I get my knickers in a twist and forget that part. He's a good man with a big heart.
We've talked to Jack twice now by video call and found out yesterday that the two week trip will probably be longer than two weeks. I so appreciate how well this family communicates. Jack wants to come home, he asked, "You come get me?". Now we have to wait for Jack's uncle, the stoner, to come home from work to drive them home.
I can't remember if I mentioned that Gracie's cat died. Actually, Gracie's cat was killed by her sister's American bully. Gracie let the cat out of the bedroom and it was mauled by the dog. The cat didn't die immediately, it took a few days and many trips to the vet before the poor thing died. Fortunately Jack wasn't in the house when it happened. Small mercies.
I'm off work again for a month, resting my foot and stretching. I dragged my old stationary bike out of the basement and I've been riding that most days because I need some exercise and it doesn't bother my foot. I'm bored but next week I have a two day course on grief via zoom and then my daughter arrives on Thursday. I miss Jack. We both miss Jack.
Work continues on the quilt restoration. I've made some mistakes while making the quilt but nobody will care. Right?
I'll be making more spring rolls today. Fortunately they freeze well and hopefully I'll get some work done in the garden.
My first ever pumpking, grown from the seeds Jack and I saved last Halloween.
I'm so glad you and the big guy made up - you make a lovely couple! As for Gracie, she shouldn't be responsible for any living thing - that poor cat! And I love your quilt. I like quilting but I'm terrible at it (despite having lessons) - but then again quilts aren't supposed to be perfect are they!
ReplyDeleteQuilts are supposed to be perfect but I am a perfectionist so I beat myself up and then carry on. I'm still learning about quilting and about self compassaion:)
DeleteI agree, that poor cat. He was a lovely cat and Jack loved him very much.
Beautiful pictures today. As always. Doesn't it feel good when things are smoothed back over with our beloveds? I'm so sorry that the situation with Gracie is fucked up again. Well, when was it not? But this is so hard. I know Jack wants to come home. I know you want him with you. So hard on the heart.
ReplyDeleteYour spring rolls are gorgeous! And so is that pretty pumpkin.
Neither one of us likes to be mad at the other. I tend to push people away when I'm upset, scared, angry, etc.
DeleteThat pumpkin is so perfect!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you and hubby didn't let things go too long!
That poor cat ... SMH
Get thar little guy back home to you two!
Thank you Marcia.
DeleteI love spring rolls and that pumpkin is beautifully symmetrical. I've never grown them although many people do in this climate. Glad you'll soon get to spend time with Jack. And your daughter too!
ReplyDeleteThe pumpkin grew from a seed that I saved from last year's jack o'lantern and was shockingly easy to grow. Very satisfying too.
DeleteWe bought an air fryer, looked at it, put it back in the box and returned it. It was huge. Your spring rolls picture makes me want to give it another try, with a smaller one. It will be good when Jack returns.
ReplyDeleteWe don't have a large air fryer and I didn't really want it but I do use a fair bit now, especially when it's hot out.
DeleteTrue love wins every time. Hopefully Jack will be back where he wants to be soon.
ReplyDeleteThank god it wasn't Jack that got mauled by the dog. Your spring rolls look delicious. I love our air fryer.
I'm very thankful that it wasn't Jack that was mauled either. If it was my dog, I think I would have it put down but they breed that dog. A dog that kills like that shouldn't be bred either, in my opinion.
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ReplyDeleteI’m glad you and the big guy have each other. Jack asking “you come and get me?” hurt my heart.
Hurt our hearts too.
DeleteOften, the best times are when we make up, no?
ReplyDeleteWe're much gentler and kinder with each other right now.
ReplyDeleteI am so intrigued by the air fryer, and how well it made those spring rolls. And the pumpkin, of course. Jack will be so proud of it.
ReplyDeleteKindness shows on his face. It's ad and awful about the cat. My dog is good with the house cats but the barn cats stay away from her. Jack is sweet. I going need to learn about spring rolls.
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt, the spring rolls (Yummm!), the pumpkin and the photo of the Big Guy. You and the Big Guy are good for each other and for Jack.
ReplyDeleteHow I wish that Jack had the power to determine where he lives now. He clearly knows where he wants to live but doesn't have the power to make that happen. Yet. It's hard to imagine that he would be forced to live with his mother against his will when he is older.
How great that you grew your own pumpkin! I'm so sorry about the cat. We were once visiting friends with Olga when their cat got out of the room where they'd put it -- Olga chased it but thank goodness didn't catch it. The cat jumped the back fence and then didn't come home for a couple of days!
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