Today is the first time in two and a half weeks,  that I have been on my own.   George headed back for staff meetings today,  preparing for school’s start tomorrow.    Now it’s just me and the pets.

I have done a few,  light household chores,   taken inventory of our food situation (since I haven’t been the only one shopping recently),  and finished up my pincushion and needlebook swap so it is ready to go in the mail this afternoon.

There has been time this morning for a cup of cinnamon tea and birdwatching.     First the mourning doves and house finches arrive,   then the hairy woodpecker and blue jay.   I haven’t seen a nuthatch in awhile,   so it was a treat to see one skittering up and down the tree.

I have about six weeks worth of eBird lists to enter,  so I hope to get started on that this afternoon.    There’s a run to make to the post office (my first time driving since August 12!)  and plans for a nice dinner which we will eat out on the deck this evening.   The weather will be warm and beautiful,  so I am looking forward to this day!