A Long Weekend

There is nothing better than a three day weekend. Well, actually a two-week vacation would be better, but this is nice. We spent a day in DC on Saturday - went to the zoo, because we'd never been. I have mixed feelings about the zoo. I know they are trying to keep some animals from going into extinction, but it's also kind of sad that they have to be so restricted. There were LOTS of kids there as you would expect. I think we were the only ones without kids. I hadn't been around that many kids for a long time. And really I like the kids, it's mostly the parents that annoy me. So many are just oblivious - they think it's cute when an 18-month old wants to walk, but then an older person practically trips over the kid.

We then walked up to a neighborhood called Cleveland Park - had a nice lunch, and then shopped a bit. The Petco was having a kitten and cat adoption fair, so we went and looked at the kittehs...so cute. While I think I do want a cat at some point, I'm a little torn about it. Life is certainly easier without a pet - and less stinky. Am I being too fussy? The thought of a litter box to clean doesn't thrill me. But life would probably be richer with a pet. We'll see.

Yesterday I cleaned - not fun, but necessary. Now the house feels good. I've been cooking too - homemade mac & cheese last night - so good. And I just made some bran muffins for breakfast. Going to put a chicken in the over to roast all afternoon and have that with the leftover mac & cheese tonight. I've gained a bit of weight due to NO exercise and too much snacking lately. Have to get back on the wagon tomorrow.

I'll need to do a little work this morning - nothing too strenuous. Probably go to the commissary to get some groceries. Then I MUST spend some creative time doing something. I have several beading projects and sewing projects to work on. And of course, the ever present ironing. That's not creative, but again, it's got to be done at some point.

Overall, a good weekend!