I Almost Included a Picture, But Decided Against It

With temperatures here having dropped to below freezing due to the so-called "polar vortex," we've stayed inside the last few days to keep warm.  The forecast for the rest of the week, however, suggests that we'll be getting a significant thaw out soon, with temps hitting the 40s and perhaps 50s by the weekend. 

That little bit of news reminded me that I had some work to do in the backyard.  Without going into too much graphic detail, let's just say that we have two decent-sized (50-lbs-ish) dogs, and that I haven't been in the backyard since before our last snowfall (approximately 1 week ago).  This was put-my-big-girl-boots-on type of work.  B asked if she could join me, but the idea of her stepping in the "wrong" place was just too much to have to think about, so I banished her to the dining table to draw while I set about my work.

So glad I doubled up on my plastic bags.  So glad I wore my boots.  So glad I'm not color-blind like the hubby and am able to differentiate leaves from "other things."  So glad my thigh muscles are strong enough still to deal with the constant crouching so I didn't have to try to bend over this pregnant belly.  So (especially) glad I don't have an ultra-sensitive gag reflex.

I filled (to the top) a nice, doubled-up, heaving-under-the-weight bag of the stuff that's really good to pick up when temps are still keeping things frozen.  This post would've gone a whole different way if I'd waited until the big thaw tomorrow. 

I almost included a picture.  Aren't you glad I decided against it?