@vickyday It was a better day thank you! I know, I need to focus on that we saved the three bunnies. It made me so sad though.
Did you and Caroline have fun together?
Was this the first time out on the bike this season? I know that the rain must have kept you all inside a few weeks ago. Hope that the pollen wasn't too bad, it's horrific here. Everything is caked in yellow and green dust.
@Cherylndesigns I am jealous of the 70* weather! It was freezing all day yesterday. I think that most of the plants made it through the freeze. In between the mess of dinner/bunny/dog vomit the other night, I was trying to cover the plants with sheets and the wind kept blowing the sheets off. Two packs of impatiens that I hadn't been able to get in the ground are not happy (as in shriveled and brown) but I won't give up on them until there are very, very, very dead. LOL
I was/am anorexic. Caitlyn too
Mine started when I was 13. I have scoliosis and wore a back brace for almost 4 years. So in 7th grade when girls are starting to wear cute clothes, I was wearing stuff that was oversized and baggy to cover the brace up. I felt fat and out of control so I stopped eating. Since then, I have struggled in varying degrees with body dysmorphia and anorexia. To this day I still think I am fat and will point out every area of flabby skin/pouchy belly and so on that reinforces that "vision." I don't actively restrict anymore or obsess over calories but I still make deals with myself with what I eat. I'll skip breakfast or have to hit my step goals if I want to have dessert. I was snooping in Cait's bedroom when she was 12 or 13 (I admit it, I shouldn't have but I was worried about her) and found her food diary. Punch in the gut.
So yeah.... if you need any advice, let me know. One of the worst things you can say is "You look skinny." You'd think it was a compliment but for me, that is like waving a red flag to a bull- that triggers me to stop eating. Counterintuitive, right?
Funny story about my first night in outpatient treatment- We ordered dinner every night and ate as a group. There were strict rules- only one salad a week, no behaviors (hiding food, chewing and spitting, etc.) and no negative commentary. But the worst was having to eat everything. Everything. I ordered a salad and it was more than I would eat in an entire day. I didn't think I could do it, I stared at that salad trying not to cry. They ended up cutting me a break since it was my first night and I didn't have to finish the bread. geez, thanks for nothing! hahaha! It's one of those things that I will never forget and when I get weirded out by food I remind myself that I beat a salad.
yes! The app is Merlin, did you try it out yet? This morning I heard the tufted titmouse and house wren I always do, but also a downy woodpecker and a red-winged blackbird. I didn't see that one but will be looking for it later today.
@taxed4ever Poor Heather has to be freezing too. Yes, please some heat out to her and to the rest of the east coast LOL. Too cold!
The walk along the beach must have been wonderful, I can see you all picking up the pace with the tide coming in. How is the sunburn today? It seems too early to be concerned about that but I guess that is the way the weather is going to be from now on. Unpredictable. Harrumph.....
@bcgal00 I saw your photos of the birds and horses. Just incredible photos, you live in a truly beautiful area. How are you feeling after being out and about the last couple of days? Hope that you are resting if you need to. You and Jen will have a nice time with the dogs hiking around the lake when you can.
@Cherylndesigns *fingers and toes all crossed that Steph gets the job and the move happens soon*
@Nonni F You had to be way colder than we were in NJ, how did your plants make it through? Hope they all did ok.
Hehe, oh the irony of having your ortho surgeon cancel and you spending the day gardening instead!
Yup-- love/hate relationship with Mother Nature. We have tried to rescue or protect so many animals over the years and lost quite a few. We had a nest of baby birds in the rhododendron in May 2020. There were 4 of them and we watched them daily - not much else to focus on that spring. Anyway, one day in early May it snowed ad we worked so hard to put blankets over the rhodo to keep the nest dry. None of them made it and I was heartbroken again. I am such a sap. :/
You know what I am going to say about the rat.... they are just like the squirrels, even their tails are the same under that fluffy and deceptive disguise.
Oh, of course, it's just one. Rats are known to be extremely solitary and antisocial creatures.
*straight face*
Hugs and love to you all!
How do they expect us to keep on living with all these high prices?? The sunburn is much better today, thanks for asking! I applied sunscreen numerous times while on the hike, but kept missing my forehead, so that was where the worst of the burn occurred, then applied aloe vera gel when I got home and I think that really helped a lot! I am pretty fair skinned so I have to watch not to spend too much time in the sun. My DH on the other hand, gets as brown as can be and never burns, it's not fair!!
Hope you get it all done and so glad that the headache did not stick around this morning!! Have a good time at the graduation!! Yes, it is bitter sweet to see them growing up and becoming adults, but at least they are able to grow up and become good adults, so be very thankful for that!! I know that you are of course!! 
Hey, I'll take what I can get right now.