At Thanksgiving the traditional foods were enjoyed and the grandsons especially love stuffing. We made sure to make lots of stuffing, both in the bird and in a separate casserole for leftover meals. I took along two pumpkin pies and one apple pie and the pie leftovers stayed there.
Our lighted wreath on the side of the garage, which is our only outside Christmas decoration, was plugged into a timer on December 1st and lights up every evening as has been our tradition for several years now. The house sits so far back from the road that it's the only decoration somewhat visible from the road.
My days since retirement have been spent addressing tasks that seem to have taken a backseat while I was working. I'd like to turn one of the extra bedrooms into a space where I can work on sewing, crafts, etc. I'm in the process of going through clothes to donate things I wore to work but won't be wearing any longer. It's a good feeling to have a clear out and then know that someone else might get some use out of them. While I haven't been able to shake the 5AM wakeup call that was part of my routine for years, now I can get up, relax, drink a cup of coffee or tea and plan my morning. Lately that planning has incorporated some trips to pick up items and baking cookies for Christmas So far the pinwheels, Mexican wedding cakes and chocolate chips cookies are done and the butter is softening for the shortbread cookies. Mr P made a batch of peanut butter fudge too. A load of laundry is drying nicely outside on the clothesline today and there will be a walk after lunch in the beautiful sunshine.
I'm enjoying the rhythm of my days since retirement and hope that you are enjoying your days no matter what they bring. Enjoy this lovely weather while it lasts.
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