It's been quite a few days around here. I wrapped up my job on Thursday with no regrets at all. Andrew pointed out that was when I would've felt it if it was going to happen. I'm grateful for my time there and I will miss the daily chats with my friend and his daughter M, but I'm not going to miss that job.
I went straight from school to my mom's new house to work on getting it ready for her move yesterday. The place really looks nice and I know my mom will enjoy being there. I know that she is looking forward to being there. I can't help but feel some emotions though, that my grandparents are gone, and we all miss them. So many memories in that house. And of course, my uncle's unbelievable behavior and actions cloud things as well.
Yesterday I first went to church to get some work done before our computer is torn apart and a new one put together. Not the best time of year, but we'll get it done. The rest of the day Catherine and I spent the entire day at my mother's new place helping her unpack. So much work to do. So, so much work to do. With her physical mobility issues, I continue to question this decision, but I respect her ability to make her own choices.
Meanwhile, Andrew and Thomas were doing school from home. Yep, they are back at home for school. We were initially told it was these past two days, but (as suspected) the announcement was made that it would be until January 19. We were again a little shocked by the length, but the district is doing everything it can to keep the elementary schools open. The older students are better able to learn remotely and to be home alone, so this is the current set-up. I wouldn't be surprised if the elementary schools don't make it to Christmas though.
Last evening our family sat around (with Catherine still home) and enjoyed our home-made potato pizza and watched a Hallmark movie. We LOVED our evening. I was exhausted and had to force myself to stay awake, but I didn't want to miss a minute of my children's laugher. To say that my heart was full and life felt complete last evening is an understatement. It was an awesome Friday evening.
Today we are getting things accomplished. Today has also been seven years since my dad passed away. I miss him so much, but I am so grateful for fabulous memories. We are spending the evening with friends are part of our "social bubble". They've also already had COVID, so we feel comfortable being with them. We are looking forward to socializing for a while.
Tomorrow will probably be more packing, and then Monday I begin my new job. So much going on!
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