Life As We Know It - #17

Every weekday morning, a thunder storm rolls through - directly above our heads. It is a burst of energy, excitement - footsteps, running, jumping, loud voices, crying - a cluster of activity!.  It begins at one end of the house, works it way across the kitchen through the mudroom and tapers off in the garage as the kids climb into the car and are delivered to their respective day care and pre-school. Then, in an instant - all is silent once again and we drift back to sleep for a little while longer.

Coffee is the first order of the day in our world - a morning addiction Charlie and I both share. We are rested, non-rushed, sipping our caffeine fix and planning the day in our minds. For Charlie, today is working on his motorcycle, studying for his next level HAM radio license, hanging out in his ham shack.  For me, it's starts with straightening up, repairing a squeak in our adjustable bed, exercising, making some foods for an upcoming Passover Seder with friends, a good long walk/run and doing some writing. If the weather was a little nicer, I would definitely be outside doing yardwork and enjoying the sun - but no sun today.

Everyday is a little different.  Starting Monday, Charlie will  be training new employees, part time at his former employer, Kingston Trailers.  It will be a nice change of pace for him for a little while and it means a little extra money, too. For me, I plan to start cleaning the inside of the trailer for our first camping trip which is about 4 weeks off. Depending on the weather, I have lots of yardwork and exterior maintenance work to do.  I have designated myself as the unofficial house manager (along with Brooke).  I have more time to think about and actually perform the tasks that need to be done to keep things up. There is always a lot to do and I enjoy this type of work,

As life starts to reopen, I look forward to taking some classes (in person) and going to programs at the library I previously enjoyed. 

I've thought about volunteering or even getting some part time work... but then, I enjoy my freedom and non-scheduled life. Plus, the next four months are already well booked with activity and travel.

We try to be flexible and open to anything that might come our way. Being available to help with the grandkids, helping friends. It's nice to have time, enjoy a more relaxed pace and truly embrace everything we now do.- even the small things.