Over the weekend, we successfully wrapped up our fall yard clean-up duties, which had been looming on our to-do list for quite some time. I can’t express how happy and relieved I am to finally have everything put away and the entire yard looking spotless and refreshed. We’ve been picking away at these tasks over the past couple of weeks, steadily making progress. I must admit, I procrastinated draining and cleaning the pool until the very last days, but I am pleased to report that it’s now finally done, and what a relief that is! However, the aftermath took me by surprise. When I woke up the next morning, I discovered the existence of new muscles in my body that I wasn’t even aware I had! The aches and pains made themselves known, with a persistence I hadn’t felt before, leading to a comical realization that, comes with getting older. Despite these challenges, the fulfillment of completing these tasks makes it all worthwhile. Yet, in moments like these, I can’t help but think: getting older, with all its physical reminders, truly does have its drawbacks!