Restful

This past weekend at home was lovely, even though (or maybe because) it didn't turn out as planned.  Several weeks ago E and I talked about my having an occasional extra day at home.  The first was our anniversary weekend, and the second was October 16 so I could attend the giant Pacific International Quilt Festival with my friend Carol on Friday, then with Dena on Saturday.  It is always fun to spend the day with a friend talking, having lunch, viewing these magnificent quilts.  However at the last minute neither of them could go with me.  So I used my extra day to do some things I don't usually have time for rather than go alone to the quilt show, and as a result felt very good about what I accomplished.  I didn't feel as rushed as I often do on my weekends at home.  My 6:00 AM return flight on Monday gave me four nights/three full days at home.  Thank you, E and K!

I am staying in Phoenix this coming weekend because E and K have bought a larger house about a mile away and will be moving.  So I will watch e as boxes and furniture are carried in and out.  Packing has begun; boxes sit in nearly every room, full of dishes, books, toys.  Some pictures have come down from walls and been wrapped in bubble wrap.  But there is still a lot to do.  Since K owns this house there is not a deadline for completing the move, but they don't want to take too long.  The current plan is to rent this house.