Flowers

My 1st book finished, it was a true story of life in the child care system in 60's and 70's, at times it was so sad, but an interesting read. I read only 44 books last year, I hope to read more, but I also want to keep active and get out more. 

These plants are still looking good inside, I have packed away the basket, so now they each have their own space. The Amaryllis is really tall and I'm hopeful to see these pink blooms soon, the other 2 bulbs are giving me only leaves. The other 4 plants will at some point go into the garden.  

I have limited colour outside, along with the first crocus coming into bloom, I have cyclamen still doing well, and still some summer flowers, it's far to mild for January, again my garden is confused. 

Both my outside Hellebores are growing, the dark flower, which is in a huge tub and blooming and the white flower which is under the Magnolia tree and springing into life. 

I have done very little crafting, I need a few supplies and our local shop was closed until today, I will walk down later to get what I need. I did try some knitting from the book in my last post, but I had problems from the start, I spoke to my friend who has used the same book, who confirmed some patterns had issues, including the one I had started, again it was confirmed by a comment on my Instagram page. I will check on other patterns, I would like some knitted clothes for my rabbits. 

The house is tidy, all beds have been changed, I do like to keep our spare bed clean and ready for visitors. It does not feel so dull and grey this year, we are still having rain most days, but not heavy storms. The forecast is for it to get colder, temperatures should drop to their normal levels for early January. 

We have started walking each day, not long walks, but getting out each day, I'm not hitting 7,000 steps each day yet, but it won't take long to get there and then on to my target if 10,000 each day.