This week began with snow and ice at the rabbit patch. The wind caused quite a commotion with its’ chilling gales. On Monday, schools and businesses closed. Snow is as common as a “blue moon” in the south, so in light of that, we just stop things altogether. On Thursday, the weather made you want to plant a garden. It felt like a day in late April. I put the windows up in the old farmhouse because of it. Now it is Saturday and a silver sky is sprinkling us with icy drops of rain- This is why nobody planted a garden on Thursday.
Jenny and Will are taking an overnight trip without Lyla, so I am in Elizabeth City . Jenny took great care to assure Lyla, the family dog, Jada and I would wait in great comfort, til their return. Our food, my coffee, chocolate in the case of desperate hours and written directions on remote controls were all covered . I also got lessons on the various ways to operate each remote. What a complicated affair it is to watch a television. I just wished I could get Lyla “hooked” on Downton Abbey.
I had planned on having Wills’ mom, Miss Claudia over for coffee and pumpkin bread, then later for grilled pimento cheese sandwiches and my Aunt Agnes’ version of a “waldorf salad”. As it turns out, Miss Claudia has an awful cold and is not up to social events, though she assured me this morning she was up to help out, should circumstances demand it-and she would. Too, there is Danny and Michelle just around the corner and they would be here at “the drop of a hat”-or if I ran out of coffee.
While Lyla naps. I am sitting in Jennys’ dining room, at a large table. A beautiful chandelier of cut glass, casts light as the whole day has seemed in a shadow. There are two large windows I face as I write this entry. A crepe myrtle, a camellia and a large empty lot, block the street view and I like that. The lot would be a lovely spot for a summer garden, I think.
The house is especially quiet, while Lyla sleeps. I thought about this weekend in the weeks, before now. I wondered how Lyla would fair, without her doting parents close by. I had hopes of long walks by the river and even a picnic, but you can not depend on doing such things in January and today is proof of that.
Today is the day to watch the winter birds at the feeder from the window in the nursery, while the neighbors’ cat watches as well. It is the kind of day to give your grand child a warm bath after supper and then put a little gown on her, that your own mother gave her. Then you read Goodnight Moon, as you have done a thousand times before-and you are glad of it. Some things , truly, do not” wear out . . . ” nor will “moth and rust corrupt them.”
While Lyla sleeps in her new little gown, I will watch the January moon rise and I will count this day a good one. The day had its’ silver-and the night has its’ gold. . .and I spent it well.
I welcomed the snow today. It made me relax and catch up on things around the house. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
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thank you-winter days are so good for that
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That sounds like a perfectly wonderful day. I was so happy we made it into the 20’s today. I chuckled about the remotes and instructions. When I took care of my grandkids they had to tell me how to use the remote. They were quite gracious about it.
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Coffee makers, washing machines, tvs and cars without keys???? Wow-Now I know how grandma felt !! haha! It was a beautiful day. thank you! would say more but. . .you know what is going on!
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Snow in the south??? ☃☃☃
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yes! We only had a few inches-but I LOVE snow-we only get it once in a while though. thank you! xoxo
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I bet it was a real treat! Winter wonderland. PS I watched Bridges this week. Robert Kincade. When she had her hand on the truck door at the stoplight and she saw him reach to the glove box…
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oh yes-A very moving part. I love the music too-Did you know Eastwood wrote it!
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Wrote it? No I didn’t know that. Knew he directed it. Every time I see it, I love it more.
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The pimento cheese and apple salad have been used for two meals so far!!
Thanks so much. Making a sandwich and heating soup were the extent of my cooking skills today.
I know Lyla is enjoying HoneyBee
Just hope an almost 2year old doesn’t wear you down. We aren’t quite as young as Jenny!!
Loveeeee your musings!!
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all is good-thank you. I hope you liked the snacks ad hope you are better. thank you for always supporting the rabbit patch. I don’t say it enough thank you!
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Sound as though Lyla has one wonderful Grandmother. Such a lovely few days. We are blessed to have our families. Take care.
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thank you-if I know anything. I learned from those before me-and you are so right-we are blessed.
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Sounds like a wonderful, still, and peaceful day. Except for the remote controls! I share your frustration with those, for sure!
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How wonderful that you are staying with Lyla. I love it when we get grandbabies without adult supervision!!!!
The weatherman had been warning us all week of a crippling ice storm, so far the temperature has stayed just above freezing and we are getting only a few slick spots. Would much rather have April showers!
Enjoy the precious moments with Lyla!
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You truly know how to savor the moments in your life.
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You sound very contented and enjoying special moments ! Diane
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Thank you-I am content though I have some wishes too- I am glad we met. Thank you!
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Ah, Goodnight Moon, have read that book so many times. You weave the nicest stories.
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thank you so very much-and they are all true so I can’t take abit of credit for the details -but life is sweet on the most ordinary days, isn’t it? xxxx
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Ordinary is the best life. Simple things.
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love that and I have found it to be so! thank you for reminding me. It is encouraging to think someone steps to the same drum!
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My drum beat is slow and soothing. Lol
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A perfectly wonderful day…the view from the dining room sounds so pretty and peaceful! We were in Tulsa OK this weekend and it was raining with some ice…and cold, cold, cold! Cold for us, but not really that cold for our friends! They are accustomed to it!
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haha! A good friend from up north laughs at me shivering when it is 50! haha! thank you ! x
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