Muddy Mulch Update

Did I mention in my last post that it's Spring break?  Well, it is.  For the last three Spring breaks, I've gotten 1 - 3 loads of mulch and spread them, single handedly, around our flower beds.  I've worn short sleeved shirts and shorts and gotten a pink face in the warm Spring sun.  Since this house is for sale, it's even more important that the yard look good.  Yesterday my plan was to beat the incoming winter storm front and get a few things done in the yard.   I put on long sleeves, gloves and warm pants instead of the summer clothes.  But, even without the warm temperatures, I was successful and am proud of what I accomplished yesterday.  I will virtually pat myself on the back and solidify my standing in the Super Mom Club by listing my accomplishments of the first day of Spring Break.  I don't plan to repeat this feat anytime soon!

• An hour of computer work first thing in the morning
• Trimmed the front plants of their dead stalks
• Cleaned out the beds so that I could re-mulch
• Beat the storm and got the front bed planted!
• Moved ALL the mulch by noon!  (My goal was to move at least one shovelful)
• Threw the dog her toy, repeated, repeated, repeated
• Took a warm bath to soothe my old muscles
• Sewed a new cover for my hope chest including a neat braided trim and two pillows to match.  
• Went to Orem and picked up the tile for the new house backsplash
• Picked up special ordered upholstery fabric to recover dining room chairs
• Unloaded a bunch of stuff at new house
• Met hubby at new house and decided to revamp our backsplash plans since we are novice tilers (we're still doing it, just a different design)
• Went to daughter A's and did a special Easter FHE for her and her kids
• Came home and watched 24

I wouldn't have been able to do all this without a strong, healthy body.  The shoulder is still stiff and I think that will take a while to eventually work out, and the knee that is only 4 weeks post-op is still tender and is swollen by night, but my body works!  I am really grateful!

The storm came in and the yard is covered with an inch of the white stuff AGAIN.  However, I got a lot done in advance of it and can sit here while I type and look at my frozen yard with a peaceful feeling instead of being all stressed out.

I'll post pictures of my beautiful brown flower beds after the snow melts.