Such small things can make life truly worthwhile. So happy you had that special time with your son. It's easy to forget what's really important.

That sounds wonderful!

I had handbell practice today. We are starting our Advent and Christmas pieces, and I got to work my brain extra, changing from reading bass clef and just being a low chime, to trading positions with someone halfway through, so reading treble clef and being part of the melody. I just love ringing in a bell choir.

Sounds like it was a happy celebration for both you and DS!

Today I went for weigh-in, and found that I was still below goal. Yay! Then made a delicious from-scratch tomato soup. I was hoping to get some into the freezer, but I don't think it will last that long! I need to make a double recipe next time.

That's wonderful! I guess you must be feeling better then? Awesome.

We had a few friends drop by to visit. Nice to see them.

Today was my first day back at the Y. I missed the entire week last week because I’ve been sick. I’m not 109% , but much better. I took Water Fitness, it felt good to be out in the warm sun and fresh air! This afternoon I ran an errand with my daughter. A quick stop ended up not quick at all, but there was a Krispy Kreme right around the corner from where we were! We brought home a dozen donuts. Downtown traffic slowed us down on the way home. Walked in the door jat 6:10 pm and had a great dinner on the table by 6:59- Chicken Marsala over rice and sautéed kale as a side dish.

Eating cookies....no more flu! Yay! Sounds VERY peaceful, just the two of you.

We took our three year old great-grandsondson out to lunch and to go wherever he chose. It was Xmas tree shop, I asked why and his answer was "because it's so happy there". We shopped around there were rocking chairs there, he asked about them and his Papa said "those are for old people" to which he replies, "that's not for you Yaya, you're too young. hahahahhahaaha I'm 80, He fills us with joy.

Glenda - that sounds like a wonderful day with your son. My son's birthday was also yesterday Nov. 5th. He turned 22 but we didn't get to see him since he is away at college. We made a birthday dinner for him last Saturday when he came home with his GF.

Good one for me. Switched from walker to cane. On Sunday, the P.T. gal measured my knee flex. She said my Orthopedic Doctor's goal was for me to be at 90 at the end of two weeks. After 4 days, I was at 102! Yesterday I was at 110. So, right now I guess that's how I measure a good day. :-)))) Glad you had such a nice time with son and I know what you mean about alone time, even if you love, love, love your DIL or SIL.

Sounds delightful.

I miss getting to sit on the curb at lunch time and enjoying an ice cream with Mom. (We used to work together (8 years))

Today started off right, I went to the pool, first time in several weeks. Yea! My body is telling me I had not been in a while :o(

glenda do you go to the pool at the Y? My daughter and her daughter were going there, she was pregnant and her daughter is 18. She had to stop temporarily because of her pregnancy.

Glenda, I didn’t realize you had been sick. Glad you are feeling like cookies and getting back to the pool! And especially having time to be with your son.

georgysmom, great progress!

DGS (8) spent the night and is staying again tonight. Today we went to his soccer game. They lost terribly, but he always has positive things to say afterwards. He's encourages his teammates and always tells them "good job" even if they're lousy players. (And most of them are, but they are improving!)

We're getting ready to play a rousing round of checkers. And then who knows? Maybe Crazy 8's. He's fun to be with!

Its' so nice as parents Glenda to get to spend that one-on-one time with our own...happy for you and Parke.