I cannot believe that I'm only rambling every month or so...at least on "paper!" I really don't have more to do it just seems to take me longer to do it! I am on target for my Christmas chores. I do have Jim Bob ready for fall and Halloween and I still manage to keep the dishes washed, the laundry done and occasionally dust (when the sun makes it absolutely necessary.) I do seem to spend an inordinate amount of time fretting. I never used to do that and I'm hoping it's just an old age thing but I also have a bit more responsibility than some folks my age.....not complaining.....well just a little!
On the other hand, I find joy in so many little things! The other day I found the heavy duty gift boxes I have been searching for....remember the old Chappells' store yellow boxes? The ones we ended up packing away Christmas things in while throwing away the flimsy ones that flattened when you breathed on them! I was at my local Dollar store and there they were.....only $3.50 and the shelves were loaded. The ones I had found online were nearly $11..for ONE!!! My father would roll over if he knew I even bought boxes! Joy remained with me that morning as I turned into the next aisle and VOILA..there was Lysol. I have not been able to find it since March and we literally inhale it here.. (not always purposely!) I am now able to rid the door handles, faucets, cupboard knobs, appliance handles, remotes and keyboards of any little germ who thought he had a chance in here. It's not like drinking Clorox, Donald but pretty damn close. ( I knew you were being facetious.) More joy radiates as I just look out the window at the landscape and its beauty! My grandkids now "oo and ah" with me as we drive down the roadways... one in true appreciation, the other in vociferous sarcasm...(guess which one is the teenager!) Another obvious joy for me is football. I love everything about it (except kneeling of course!) My Buffalo Bills are bringing me immense joy, Tom Brady not being able to keep track of downs brings a kind of euphoria I haven't felt in years (story for another day) and Sundays watching from my recliner for 12 hours uninterrupted is a comfort I only enjoy during the season! As I said, it's the little things!
The days are getting shorter, I get sleepy earlier, a bit of irregular routine is in place (if the school would stick to one plan) and Hallmark movies are right around the corner. Fretting has its place and I know that it most likely will solve nothing. Old age does bring some wisdom! As the saying goes, I must accept the things I cannot change, change the things I can and find the wisdom to know the difference. I can do it!!!
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