Friday, April 24, 2009

So little time...

so many... books!
In real life, I am a part-time Assistant Librarian :) And the Library Director has done a very, very bad thing... she has re-arranged all the books in the library. This means every time I go to find a book I have on my list to read, I find a new book that I want to read... so I was up until 4 am (yawn) trying to finish the book I was reading because I just couldn't put it down!!!

so many... soft ball games!
Both my girls play softball - for different schools. Yes, it sure does make it interesting. But it is a nice way to sit in the warm sunshine (ok, most days, when it isn't windy and cold) and enjoy the out doors and visit with friends you haven't seen all winter because we all have been hibernating next to the wood stove.

so many.... chores!
I was cleaning the barn last weekend and put my allergies into overdrive. I was sick in bed for 4 days. I'm finally human again - my daughters don't agree, but my husband does :)

so many... horses :(
There are so many horses out there looking for good homes. Fortunately, there are many nice, sensible, sound, honest working horses out there it is a buyers market. Many people can't give away their husband-safe, kid-safe horses. They just can't afford to board, feed, etc. Looking for a horse? Have the knowledge? Have the means, even in this economy, to keep them? You don't have to look hard. Horses with issues are showing up even more. If you don't know horses, have someone you do know go with you. Someone you trust and who will be honest with you and not get you in over your head. Heard a few of those stories around, also.

So many... ROCKS!
I live on the edge of a state gravel pit. Seriously. We grow rocks around here better than most people grow, well, anything! It's one of the spring chores that I love to see most of all. If my teenagers give me a hassle and don't want to listen to Mom, out to the fields to pick up rocks!!! It's a wonderful conditioner for them for softball. They are NOT allowed to chuck them at each other or the animals. That is big, big trouble. Then they have to clean the dog pen and help with wood. Great attitude chores!

So little time to ride. Sigh. Too many things. Clean the house. Feed the dogs. Clean the bird cage. Wash the dishes. Fold the laundry. Hang out the towels. Pick up the kids from softball. Go to work. Pick up the truck from the garage. Clean the stalls. Fill the water tanks. The list is never ending.

However, if you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out the Everything Equine event in Essex Junction, VT this weekend. Saturday and Sunday. It's not even close to the big even in Mass in November, but it's a nibble at the edges of the good weather to get you pumped up for the riding for the summer! I'll be gone all day Sunday with my good friend and riding buddy. We are leaving early (yawn) Sunday morning and making a full day of it. It will close at 4 pm, but we plan on stopping for dinner, just the two of us, before heading back home to play Mom for the week! :) I can't wait!

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