This week was full of recovery in our household.  I saw the eye doctor on Monday, who changed my contact lens bandage and told me to come back in 11 days.  So far, so good on that front.  My cold got worse at the beginning of the week, but seems to have at least plateaued, if not gotten a bit better.  Now H seems to be coming down with something.  He’s just not himself….sleeping a lot, not very energetic, sneezing constantly, sounding a little stuffy.  I gave him some extra cuddles today, and every time, he fell asleep on my lap.  This is not something he ever does, so I think he must really need the shut-eye.  Yesterday we took a fall stroll to North Beach, which is now closed for the season.  I love places that are deserted in the fall and winter months that are normally crowded and filled with energy during the summer.  There was something peaceful about the empty pavilions and the shuttered snack counters, with sand already accumulating on the wooden floorboards.  H and I took in the view of the lake, which was mostly consumed by low-lying fog.  The leaves were a bright yellow and contrasted sharply with the tree bark, darkened from the morning rain.  No one was around except for a group of stray kittens that kept peering at us with curiosity from behind the trees.  I really love the fall.

Today I submitted my first job application of the season.  Up to this point, I’ve been uploading my CV and cover letter to companies, in the hope that my skills are a match for a position that might be opening up.  But this time, I was finally fortunate enough to be able to respond to a specific job ad.  I am so hoping that something pans out.  The job is in Boston and we would have to re-locate.  Rob and I have made our peace with that eventuality.  So, that was another thing I got to check off my list—plus, I was able to get in several hours of manuscript writing.  I do believe I am finally bouncing back from my eye problem and my cold.  This weekend Oma and Grandpa will be visiting us.  I hope that H is back to normal soon, so that we can have a fun visit, without too many meltdowns or tears.