when I breathe in, I breathe in peace

Quick post before I head off to the city to pick up Eldest Child and hopefully go to a movie with both kids.

I have been up since forever o'clock today - Eldest had to be at the bus in the city by 7am, so we left here at 6am. Got her on the bus, picked up Much Needed Coffee and was able to go to the big farmer's market. I've mostly been to the market on Saturdays, midday, and it is hellish crowded then. At 7:30 on a Thursday morning, it's just busy enough to feel social. I got local strawberries, and a huge piece of sockeye salmon (we had it for dinner, broiled with lemon and dill, it was scrumptious); smoked whitefish for my dad, fancy tea for my mom - we're going to my parents for the beginning of the long weekend. (Sailing! Fireworks! Doggies! Family! Food!) I picked up pigs ears for the dog, and pepperettes for the boy. And then I found the Most Amazing Thing: there's now a stall at the market selling nut AND gluten free baked goods. I bought a muffin and another coffee and ate in the car on the way home. With my food allergies- do you have any idea how long it's been since I had a scumptious bought from the market baked goodie? Closing in on 20 years. And the extra amazing news is the bakery is actually local to me. So I don't even need to go to the city to get them. I bought 2 dozen tarts to take to my mom's. Om nom nom.

Came home, remembered to buy more bamboo stakes for the tomatoes, dog food, a new dog license ($20, really?) and put gas in the car. All before 10 am!!

I spent the afternoon having lunch with a friend, out of town, which meant another beautiful drive through the countryside. I stopped at an artisanal brewery and picked up beer, a craft store and bought a couple of folk art dolls and wall hangings. Came home. Read Laying Claim, which is lovely. Had a horrible phone conversation with my ex.  Made a tasty supper, and ate it watching Top Gear with my boy. 

It's sunny and warm, and the start of the long weekend. My study leave is winding down, and so is except for my ex my stress level. I feel ready for summer, and a summer pace, a little slower, time to walk and reflect and look around. Time to attend to the weeding - actual and metaphorical. And I am so grateful for you all.