Weekends

 

Good morning! How are you? Look at my daffodils!!

I know what you are thinking. You are wondering why I am here when I have company staying for the week. Well, before they left home on Saturday, the grandkids had the stomach virus Friday afternoon which postponed their trip until Sunday. Then on Saturday night, the parents started with the same virus. I am grateful that they kept it over at their house and did not bring it here. They plan to arrive on Tuesday now, fingers are crossed that they will be fully recuperated and ready to do some house hunting. 

Because the weekend ended up being free and clear, I spent my time knitting and reading. I was planning a family get together with the local family invited on Sunday to share a turkey dinner (turkey thawing in the fridge since Tuesday). I cooked it anyways and my husband and me were a party of two, I froze most of the leftovers.

I started a new book yesterday, The Alice Network, it's been on my shelf for quite some time! I finished Glory over Everything and that was okay. The ending really didn't do much for me. But I was entertained with the plot overall.

How was your weekend?


Comments

  1. AsKatKnitsMarch 17, 2025 at 7:39 AM

    Oh boy... I am glad they kept that bug to themselves as well! I hope that their Tuesday arrival goes without any hitches... good luck to them as they house hunt!

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  2. BonnyMarch 17, 2025 at 7:52 AM

    Ah, the joys of passing a virus around the family. I hope everyone is happy, healthy, and ready to find a new new house!

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  3. VeraMarch 17, 2025 at 8:25 AM

    So sorry your family member Mrs got sick and had to postpone their visit...but I'm thankful they got sick BEFORE coming instead of WHILE visiting! Here's hoping their house hunting is successful. A turkey dinner sounds wonderful!

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  4. Deb J. in UtahMarch 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM

    Your daffodils look great. Enjoy your visit with your family when they arrive. I am glad they decided to delay their visit a couple of days so you could stay healthy. Let us know how you like The Alice Network. I think I have that one on my TBR shelf. Have a nice week. See you again soon!

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  5. DiannaMarch 17, 2025 at 1:47 PM

    Awww...I'm so sorry to hear about your son's family all coming down with the virus. Hopefully they will all be better and arriving at your house tomorrow. Your weekend sounds restful.

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  6. LeftycrafterMarch 17, 2025 at 5:06 PM

    Too bad about the stomach bug. Glad it happened before they left though. Now you have this week to look forward to lots of cuddles with the grandkids. Sounds like you were able to occupy the weekend with wonderful activities anyway. Those daffodils are getting big!

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  7. JaneMarch 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM

    Stomach bugs are the worst so I'm glad the timing worked out so they could stay home a few extra days. The daffodils will bloom before long. Enjoy your week.

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