In no particular order:
*We've had enough rain for my front and back yards to flourish. I got some dwarf Nandina planted and will get on an every two weeks schedule with mowing the grass. Bit by bit, I am getting all of the pollen and leaves off the yards and red rocks area. I trimmed up the Ligustrum and they look like they are blooming, scattered some grass seed which I noticed has sprouted, and the Japanese boxwood on either side of the garage got a big chop! I mulched everything out front, too. It was good to catch up on all things yard-related.
*I have sold the Baja - praise! I'm not getting much for it, but I am OK with that. It didn't make sense to pour more money into it, and as fate would have it, the thing died - with the windows rolled down. It was the last big thing of Mark's to go, and not seeing it in the driveway will be amazing.
*I have several things planned for myself in May so far, including a grief webinar, coffee with a friend, annual physical, and a concert at The Long Center. It feels good to have a mix of things on my To Do list - all of it is really self care. I started walking again (took a break in February that lasted too long) and I am still talking with the therapist. Cooking is making me feel less angry and stressed. My hair has responded to the minoxidil and is sprouting. Overall, I feel better.
*Chloe stepped up to support her youngest brother during a tough time. I am reminded that my kids are nice people who love each other and these reminders do my heart such good. I was giving them some space, but I want to engage with them more often. Dylan got a cat and is adjusting to life in his new apartment - I miss him but I'm so glad he is doing OK.
Goal: keep this positive momentum going!