I missed out putting my favorites on my blog last week. I almost always keep a list going in my planner, but getting them on the blog is another matter. Whether I get a blog post up or not, I like to continue this practice that Susanne encourages us to do each week to view life through a lens of joy, to find the good that is always unfolding.
🌸 Signs of Spring ~ They just keep coming, reminding me of the possibilities of renewal and new life. The birds — of course — do that for me. The arrival of shore birds at our local lake — avocets, Wilson’s snipes, and yellow legs — seemed to migrate in all at once this week. A pair of sparrows have taken up residence in one of our birdhouses, and on a walk last Saturday our group spotted three active nests.
🌸 Shopping with the grandkids ~ After picking them up from school yesterday, we went to the grocery store. It’s been a while since I’ve shopped with little ones, and it was one of the busiest times of day. As we shopped for produce, I gave them assignments to pick out lemons, bags of carrots, bananas, peppers. At 10 and 11, they were good helpers.
🌸 My stepmom has been dealing with some health issues, and her care is a team effort. While it can be challenging, the result of working together is heartening. At a recent medical appointment, I accompanied her and my dad so that I could facilitate FaceTime with C’s daughter and the doctor. The doctor is a gem, and gives us all the time we need.
🌸 Ice cream and BritBox ~ Watching English dramas on BritBox is one of my favorite pastimes. On Wednesday evening, I had the house to myself, so I broke open a carton of ice cream and spent two hours in 1840s London.
🌸 Coffee with a friend ~ My friend and I decided to have our coffee outdoors one morning and met at a local park. The sun gleamed off a nearby lake and skies were clear and blue. It was so good to catch up and the setting elevated our moods, in spite of the serious conversation.
ooh and now I want ice cream.
ReplyDeleteCoffee with a friend is always a blessing in my opinion!
How fun to have good little helpers in your grandchildren.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend
Your stepmom (and your dad) are so lucky to have you helping them.
ReplyDeleteIce cream and cozy TV sounds like a perfect evening to me!
I love having coffee with a friend and catching up. Even better when it's outdoors.
Have a lovely weekend!
I'm glad your stepmom is getting the help she needs.
ReplyDeleteYour coffee date and your ice cream/TV night both sound like great times of relaxation and fun.
Have a good weekend.
I'm loving new signs of spring, too. We just had a nest of birds behind the light on our front porch. The nest had five eggs--the birds were small, but it was still crowded! They've gone already.
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat idea to have the grandkids look for specific things at the store.
Your stepmom and dad are so fortunate to have you there and have a group effort for her care.
I don't have Britbox, but I love English Dramas. Your coffee get-together sounds fun.
Hi Karen, you are blessed to be so close to a lake. I was out in my back yard in the sun for a bit. It felt good to feel the sun, hear the birds and see the leaves and garden flags move with the breeze. It was especially nice to have this when it was supposed to rain. It did rain in the early morning. My youngest grandson turns 12 this week. I do miss the days of when they were all younger and loved to craft and Bible journal with me. I am thankful that I have been able to see them grow up. Going shopping with your grands is a good idea. How nice that you can be there to help out with your in laws. I like to watch Call the Midwife, and I started a new show on PBS called The Forsytes Family on Masterpiece. It is about an English banking society in the Victorian Era. It is always nice to have coffee with a friend. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThe signs of spring gladden my heart, too, even on a Saturday like this when it is dull and rainy. Everything looks very fresh.
ReplyDeleteFamily times can be tiring, but how much your dad and stepmom must appreciate your help. And the grands - always fun to spend time with them.
English dramas are the BEST!
My good friend loves all the British dramas too. Sounds like you made it even better with a treat. What a treat to see all the birds coming back. Our nearby lake has become so over populated with geese that it is hard to see, or hear, anything else. Coffee with a friend, and outside at that, sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHello! Your signs of spring are inspiring, my friend. Coffee with a friend is one of life's greatest pleasures. Prayers for your stepmom too.
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