Hello!

A little over a month until Christmas! We had a snow day this week and I decided to dig out Christmas.  Our youngest was elated and enjoyed lugging the items up from the basement. The excitement of an 8-year-old at Christmas is the best. She set up the Christmas village and placed items throughout the living room with a sparkle in her eye. The other 2 teens helped out as well, not as elated but still helpful. The oldest did comment "Mom, it's only November 12th!!" 

I love Christmas! Last year, we worked a lot, decorated late, and had far too much last-minute shopping to do. This year will be different in so many ways.

We all don't know what the future holds for us, but I'm carrying a bit more worry about my future and what it holds for my family. It's been rough, the mind game is real and difficult to manage. I hope I get better at dealing with it as the days go forward.

Infections and muscle strains have thrown my 'back to running' plan all to bits! So I'm not as far along as I'd hoped to be at this point.  Things will start to improve soon.

I've been very lucky to get away on some little excursions! We travelled the Cabot Trail and also took our 16-year-old to Toronto for a celebration. Making memories and having time with family and friends is the most important thing for me. It's not really about where we go but who we go with.


Thanks for reading my ramblings :-)