Stitiching

Although the plan of the day was not sewing, we did indeed sew.  Audra made 3 reversible bags.

Then she started draw stringed bags, which I finished. 

January Self Care

 January self care...

 Cozy up the home. 

Make a lot of good food.

Get outside. I just love long walks.

Make time for books and handwork.  

I'm thankful to reminded by a sweet gesture from our church that I'm not alone.

Happy Birthday

 Happy 44th to my Hunk of Burning Who.  Whoopie pie cake, wings, garlic knots, rice a roni (he loves?!), cinnamon rolls, chocolates...all ingredients for the sort of birthday that makes him smile. 

Thankful to have him home for his birthday, although not for the reason he wanted.  Another brain injury, another round of symptoms, more appointments. He's had so many during his life, but he keeps on keeping on, hard as it is some days. Think of him as he tries to return to a part day of work tomorrow.  You bet your bottom dollar that I'll extend the birthday fun for more good food tomorrow. 100% the way to get him to smile is food.  Happy Birthday Justin! 

Moms Day Out

 I'm so blessed to have been able to do a Mom's Day out with friends. Truly, it was a perfect day. While I wasn't able to attend all the events of the day, I think I got the best of the best. I waited at the Library Book sale to hop on the train. We went thrifting and to Starbucks.  They went along with my (crazy) idea to bring them lunch at the Nubble (in 20 degree weather, nonetheless).  And before I returned home for our evening routine, I snuck a quick walk in Ogunquit (and only crossed one other person on my walk). Thank you, friends, for lifting my spirits.  

Solace

 

I thank my dear readers for coming into this space and celebrating the joys I work to find in my day. 

Truth of the matter, there are a great many things in my life that aren't peachy and somedays I have to work really, really hard to look for the joy. 

On a day when nothing went as planned, I found great solace in my very own backyard under the moon. 

What a gift it was that the train just happened to go by.  

Tomorrow is a new day and I already decided it's going to be a great one.   

Joy!

 Oh the joy when you beat your mom fair and square. 

Reenactment

 Audra had another round of reenactment.  She's getting more responsibility. She was responsible for the potato balls and the bread pudding on her own. I love watching her shine.