An Everyday Morning

It would have been nice to see Kaitlynn stay at home another day and take more rest, but with her spirits high with the thought of going, and depression instant when we said no, I think it was in her health's best interest to go.  I hope she's having a good day. 

 

So far, Jared is staying strong.  I thought I was feeling better this morning, and I suppose I am better than yesterday, but after a bit of tidying up, I felt weak and dizzy.  Todd spent a good portion of his morning on the couch, so we are both lying low. It's not a bad day for lack of activity being as cold as it is.  Walks are kept short and the chores are few.

 

I miss having the kids in the house.  Even when they are doing their own thing quietly in their rooms, it's nice to know that I can walk in at anytime and say hi, maybe sneak in a kiss or a wee hug. I shouldn't do this to myself, but I can't help but think of how hard it will be when they leave home.  Maybe that's when we'll go to Ireland.  I'm using my one-a-day calendar to start to get an idea of the place.  Reading up on all the different areas and what there is to see and where we might stay.  So far, I have my heart set on a castle turned hotel, if only for a few nights.

 

Most mornings, once I've made the bed, fed all the animals, made lunches if it's a school day, tidied up a bit, and maybe thrown on a load of laundry, it's time for my breakfast and tea.  Lately, since I've redressed my couch with cosiness, that's where I plant it.  Soots usually joins me and Todd is usually in his chair, and we play Words with Friends. I look forward to this ritual every morning. I love getting out of bed in the morning knowing that this activity is just around the corner.