Monday 11 May

Day 57 of lockdown. And apparently we'd be wise to be very mindful of all the rules this week, as our province tries to pull itself into line with the necessary numbers to qualify for a lightening of restrictions. We shall behave well.

Speaking of behaving well ...

there is dissension in the ranks. Tim was very happy to see the osteopath today for some adjustments and the osteopath was glad to be open, but not best pleased with the obligation to treat his patients while gloved and gowned, and to have to wipe down the treatment room thoroughly between clients. Also, you'd best not risk needing the loo while at your appointment, and don't expect to be allowed to wait in the waiting room if you arrive early; neither are permitted. On the other hand, the ice cream shop, just beneath the osteopath's rooms, is open for business so you could go there instead.

It's a brave and confusing world out there.

 Speaking of brave ...

Manu was very brave today. She got out of bed and felt dizzy as she got into the bathroom. I think she must have fainted momentarily because she fell against the corner of a wall in the bathroom. Her bottom teeth went through the inside of her lower lip and she's very sore and puffy around the mouth, so she's been sucking on ice chips all day. We have an appointment to get her checked out at the doctor's because she's complained a number of times recently of feeling dizzy.

Speaking of dizzy ...

I had a dizzying number of hours on Zoom calls today. All good, positive connections and I didn't pick up too much extra work, for which I am grateful.

Speaking of grateful ...

the vine that has obligingly grown its way over the fence of the neighbouring property is now sufficiently lush to be tied over a makeshift arbor. It makes a lovely shady corner in which to hang a hammock - perfect for a brief nap.

Speaking of napping ... time for bed!