So today I had big plans to go to town and run some errands. Our grocery list has been getting longer and longer every day so going to Aldi's and Walmart were on my list of things to do. I also wanted to check out a favorite consignment store as well, but the weather had other plans for me.
As of 1:15pm today we have gotten 1.45 inches of rain. Oh, do we need that rain!!! We had had rain in the forecast every day the last several days and have hardly gotten more than a few drops. So, of course, I am thrilled for the rain, but it does throw a damper on my plans. I don't like to go get groceries in the rain. Some could say I am a fair-weather shopper, just like I am a fair-weather walker. I don't like going walking in rainy or super-hot or really cold weather, either.
I have decided to stay home and enjoy the rain instead of shopping and taking care of my errands. This is truly a real treat!! After a hot summer it feels great to have a bit more mild temperatures and rain. It feels good to be able to hold my plans loosely. It makes like easier to handle. Yeah, I really wanted to go shopping but I can work it into my plans later this week or postpone till next week.
I had a lot of odds and end jobs to do here at home any way so I have worked on those jobs today and will continue to do so. That way I will be more ready to watch our grandson the next three days.
We can make do until I can get groceries. That is one reason why I try to keep extras of the thing we use the most. I'd like to encourage you to do the same. Last week when I went to Aldi's they were totally out of several things on my list. I never seemed to notice stores being out of things before 2020 but I really notice it now. That is another reason why I try to stock up when I can - you never know when the item won't be available.
I am so glad that I was able to get my garden mowed and weed eated over the weekend. And I am very glad that yesterday I was able to get potatoes planted out and I also got my yellow squash, zucchinis, and cucumber plants planted out in the garden. I am very happy about that. Now they are getting a good deep watering. Praising God for that.
Well, that is all for now. I hope that you all are doing well. Until next time be blessed! :O)
I think you are wise to keep extras on hand! You never know what May prevent you from getting to the grocery store! Last week when my van died, I was just coming home from shopping. I am thankful I had fresh produce when my van broke, but even if I hadn’t gone shopping we would have been able to get by with frozen and canned things. I also notice the same things about sometimes things being out of stock in the grocery stores. I was told today that our ALDIs is supposed to have their cocoa powder back in stock on this Friday for the fall/winter baking months. Since I bake all year, not just in the fall, you can know for sure I will be stocking up on extras!
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