April 30-May 7

Day 446-454
The weather has been nicer, but it's still cool. The trees are starting to bud, and the birds are back. We were out today and Glenn was almost napping in the sun. He has to be careful of that as some of his meds are sensitive to sunlight, but he is getting brown anyway. The ammonia tank arrived today, so I think we are ready to roll. Glenn had me up and down the other day checking the sprayer. I thought I was just going to wash the tank, but he came along to supervise, and pretty soon we are draining the lines, checking the ball valves, and priming the pump to fill the booms. The nozzles were pretty well clear, but I had to clean out a few of them. I think it is ready for the boys to use now, and all I was going to do to help was wash the tank! I learn more every day! I must admit I felt the workout, the tractor isn't the easiest thing to hop in and out of!
We did this on Monday. We don't have therapy on Monday anymore, so thought we had better do some kind of work out to keep up. Glenn used the sprayer to stand, and he was busy inspecting the thing, looking for problems. It is good for his brain I think. We will work out more diligently now, and Helen made some suggestions to help Glenn be more steady on his feet. I think now that the more he just stands, the better. He can't work on his balance if he is sitting in the chair. He was talking about trying to drive the lawn mower, so we have more workouts to come. We must remember safety too, so I will probably earn a few more gray hair before the summer is over. Oh well, I liked the optimism, and gosh, someone else cutting grass is just too good to be true!
May is another month full of family birthdays. We even double up on a couple of days. Well, if you guys are still reading Auntie's blog, Happy Birthday to Patricia, Elaine, Darcy and Curtis (on the 9th ), Wendy and Darren (on the 15th ) and John. I'm not sure I'll get to parties, but I do try to remember everyone!
Another day for family is coming up on Sunday, so Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms reading this. Being a Mom is one of the hardest things you will ever do, but it is also the most rewarding and fun. Enjoy the day, and try to get someone to make supper for you!
'Til next time,
Louise