Sundays are what I call our short day. Donny only works from 1-5, which is much better than his normal 9-7. I had decided to sleep in which was foiled by our cat Milo who woke me up at 5 because he had to go outside to use the bathroom. He doesn’t use the litter box but instead lets us know when he needs to be let outside. I just went with the early wake up because I’m a morning person and sleeping in is just until 7 anyway.

I let Donny sleep and started with a slow morning of coffee on the patio. Gavin came over and brought kolaches. I made chocolate chip cookies that made the house smell like a bakery. I made some tea. We still cannot find the missing lid.

After I cleaned the kitchen I headed outside to check on the pumpkin vine.

It’s getting so much longer and we have several flowers on it. Hopefully they will get pollinated and we may have pumpkins.

I need to harvest my basil. It’s so overgrown.

Hannah and Gavin left for Riverside Trade Days so I went inside and tidied up a bit and then decided to take a break.

Sweet tea and reading in the egg chair. I love reading and it seems like forever since I’ve taken the time to read. I decided on this book.

So far it is so good.

I then started the afternoon routine.

I planted some dill and cilantro.

I watered the new plants that Donny planted. We are hoping they spread and get a lot taller.

Gave the chickens fresh water.

My favorite thing.

Giving Wrigley his treat, brushing him and lots of belly rubs. I still can’t believe my neighbors just ignore their sweet dog.

Donny wanted to cook dinner. He made steaks and brussel sprouts. I contributed mashed potatoes. Why does food always taste better when you don’t have to cook it. It was so good.

So that was my simple, perfect day. No rushing. No stress. Just perfect.