And So It Begins__Again

Now we end the first full week of 2023, and, as usual I am listing my daily joys. Some are small, some seem small to others but they are huge joys to me, and others thrill me from the inside out.

Sunday: New Year's Day started with a bang. The day was drop dead gorgeous with really warm (overly warm) temperatures. Quite a change from the frigid week before. 

We woke and had breakfast together, which is unusual for us because I do not like to eat in the mornings. Sometimes I am a good sport and will cook for him then sit with TheHub and savor my coffee while he eats, but this time I actually put real food in my mouth. 

Now don't start thinking I 'm one of those who has a hot breakfast sitting on the table for him every morning. If I had 40 fingers I could count on them how many times a year I make his breakfast in a year. And that is most likely a generous estimate.

After we ate we read a little then dressed to return something I bought for him for Christmas that was the wrong size. Who knew Duluth Trading would be open on NYD? Oh yeah, TheHub did because he had phoned them NYE day to see if they would be opened then.

Publix near there was also opened, and we went in to see if they had any of the seasonal orange, cranberry, pecan bar cakes left. We would have bought them all, brought them home and frozen them. They were that delicious. Obviously others thought they were too, because we could find none. 

After that we came home, piddled around the house and had our traditional NYD meal. For the first time in years it was just the two of us, and I honestly don't think we had ever eaten it at our kitchen table before. Next year we need to move back to the dining room even if it is just us.

I have always heard the old wives tale that whatever you do on NYD will set the tone for the year. Please tell me this is not true. I cannot bear a year filled with shopping!

Monday: TheHub's office took Monday as their official New Years holiday, so he was off for the entire day. It was unusual for him because most of the time he would run in for a couple of hours in the early morning, just to get ahead of the next day's chaos. Maybe he is practicing for a potential retirement. I forgot to write Monday's joys as they happened and honestly forgot where we went, but after doing whatever it was, we wound up at a bbq joint for lunch.

I have noticed a pattern though. TheHub has this "need" to get in the car and go somewhere, anywhere actually, and is very discontent to just do things around the house. Once he decides when he will retire, I am going to start planning day trips for us to satisfy his need to be out and about. Plus I see a lot of golf in his future. Lots and lots of golf!

Tuesday: My big and gigantic joy was hearing that My Beloved Cousin S, actually stood up. She has been in the hospital for over 40 days and has not been out of the bed for 37 days. She has been taking one step forward and two steps backward until Tuesday and forward progress seemed to have actually begun.

Wednesday: S not only got out of her bed, but she managed to do it unassisted. I am beyond thankful  and overjoyed for that!

Thursday: I was thrilled to be back volunteering at Independence Place. It is my happy place. 

Friday: We had some banking business to take care of, including adding Son2 to the deposit box. My Beloved Sister and I keep all of Mom's good jewelry there along with several other important papers we need occasionally. We had talked about adding Son2 just in case we ever need to access it and neither of us can get to it. After we finished there we decided to go eat at TGS's new favorite restaurant, rated his favorite because they have delicious fries. Standards!

My cousin, S walked 3 different times Friday afternoon!!!

Saturday: TheHub and I had a lazy day at home. I read, and he messed with several devices, before we decided to binge the last part of Jack Ryan. 

A second and major joy was hearing that My Beloved Cousin S finally was moved to a rehab facility. I am over the moon happy for her progress.

I hope you all find your joys everyday. They are always there if you just look for them.

May all your weeds be wildflowers,

Anne