Small Joys — quiet peace

day 218

Random # 101

Spend most of the day quietly

Well I had breakfast with Sean and went to two stores and spoke to clerks, and spoke to Peter a little. But I’ve mostly been on my own and in my head all day. It’s been delicious.

Memories of wee two (Peter)

Once when my son was about 3, just forming full sentences, he came to me, very serious. I was sitting down, and he put his hand on my knee and he looked me straight into my eyes, and said (with a hint of disappointment?) “Batman is not a potato.”

We still have no idea what inspired this announcement. We asked him months later and he had no idea what we were talking about.

Small Joys — organize

Day 217

Random #474

organize things

Big tiring day, but my happiest place: organizing things. Unpacked 8 boxes and numerous other containers. Nearly everything is in its place in a new home.

Small Joys — catch up edition

Day 213

Random # 230

Find and photo 3+ heart shapes

Still not finished. This is hard! I e found a couple… but I forget to look and I just dint see much when I do. Here’s the two I found and they’re not good…

I like the curve of Skitty’s tail here so I’m seeing a heart with her keg.

Rubberband heart!

Day 214

Random # 473

Print on the brink cards

Done, now to leave them places…

Day 215

Random # 266

mend something

Well barbara mended my purse for me. Of course she had the right needle and options of thread color. She’s my joy.

Day 216

Random #57

make a list

So many lists. Moving is a big game of organization. But it’s reminding what to pack and bring.

Favorite aunts

I have many favorite things, so I wasn’t sure what I’d post for an Instagram prompt. Looking up other things today, I rediscovered this photo of my two maternal aunts from May 2017.

My whole life, Lynne and Laurie each referred to themselves as My Favorite Aunt. And they were both right. Sisters and yet very different, both had big influences on my life.

Lynne (on right) battled cancer off and on for 20 years. On the day of this photo, we didn’t know she’d be diagnosed a few months later with her fourth(?) cancer and pass away 11 months later. I suppose Laurie is my final Favorite Aunt. But it’s really hard to think of one without the other.

Note: they always coveted my curly hair (from my dad’s genes). And clearly I now covet their natural blonde hair.

Packing

Ok I’ve started packing!!!! … for my temporary 3 1/2 month (or longer) move to Tampa. Been holding off because if I started too early, then I’d pack too much. And no matter when I start, I will keep packing until it is time to leave.

So I began with sheets (for two beds) and books — that was three boxes. Priorities, right!? I am packing far more books than i would ever read in three months. But i want choices. And also books are a decorative item! Who would I be without a full bookshelf!

I’ve also packed towels, hair stuff and toiletries (as in all the backup stuff and such from under the sink that I never remember I have. Maybe I’ll use it up now — skin care and all that. Threw out some stuff as I went too…). I even packed toilet paper and boxes of kleenex ‘cause we have so much here in this big house and it helps lighten the boxes of books.

I packed greeting cards and address book so i can get back to sending out cards! I have missed it!

I packed two bags of board games — along with small baggies and my label maker so i can label/organize these games.

I have even packed three bags of canned soups, pasta and cereal from our pantry.

I think that is enough packing for today.

I am not packing every single thing because I will be back and forth to West Palm Beach and I will need clothes and toiletries here too. And if i forget anythung or change ny mind in anything, sean and I will be back and forth every few weeks.

I need my bread making stuff!

What’s saving my life

1. Making bread
2. Savoring time with friends
3. Lists
4. New mirrors
5. Eating less
6. Audiobooks
7. Good moisturizer
8. Stretching
9. Evening walks