Such a Busy Time

 A lot has happened in the last week.  We had Beans birthday celebration and we celebrated our first date.  Then, on July 1 we celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary and here we are back to life as usual.  

I went to the store today which we necessary but not an enjoyable experience.  

I have arthritis badly in most of my major joints.  For six + years I was on a medication that made it worse.  I thought when I was off the meds it would improve.  I am still waiting.  So, walking all over the grocery store is not my idea of a good time.  PLUS….the bill was ridiculous.  Now granted, I go to the store as seldom as possible, it is just not enjoyable on any level, so I had a bit of shopping to do and I was ready for the aches and pains but I was not ready for the elevated cost.  I guess it is good that as we are getting older, we are eating less and don’t buy the same sorts of foods as we did when our kids were home.  I don’t know how people with children are doing it.  I worry about it.

I have been cross stitching a lot lately but I have having difficulty with my left hand.  I tried to use a q-snap again because I really wanted to see the whole piece of fabric at once but I can’t hold on to it so I am back to just a hoop.  Holding a hoop is doable.  So, I ordered some new rectangular hoops and after I placed the order I read the reviews — I hope I am not disappointed.  I will let you know.

I can’t remember if I shared my latest finish.  I framed them in hoops which went well and the youngster enjoyed them.  So, again, if I have already shared these I apologise.

And before I forget — Happy Fourth of July!