Last Saturday we were getting ready for E's birthday party. It seems like a long time ago now. Since I arrived home Sunday night I have been busy writing then mailing our almost-annual Christmas newsletter for family and friends, getting out decorations, playing piano and organ, cleaning house, shopping for groceries. I had my regular eye exam (eyes are in good health) and have taken four morning walks. I had lunch then a game of Scrabble with friend Dena. Last night we had a fun dinner and games with a group of friends from church. All of these events have helped me get back into my life as it was before my time in Phoenix. But they also have made me realize this would be a great time to examine my life and talk with Randy about the past year, about things we may want to do differently. For instance, I played Sunday morning services with just Saturday practices; do I really need to practice organ three mornings a week? Or, Randy did laundry and cooking; does he want to continue either or both? And so on. Food for thought.
Today I will practice, take a walk with my friend Linda (if it doesn't rain), and continue to decorate the house and prepare for Liz and Sean's arrival on Monday evening. They will stay with Sean's mom this visit, but we will see them a lot, I hope. We have another holiday party to attend tonight, so no cooking for me. In the fridge a turkey is thawing, which I hope to roast tomorrow afternoon. I also want to bake a cranberry cake and make the dough for date-nut pinwheel cookies, a Christmas tradition here at our house.
By the way, e had another EEG this week, after being off her medication for a couple of months, again with normal results. We are all so thankful! Daycare went smoothly, with e participating in activities. E worked at home one day and said it was so quiet without e or me or the dog.
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