Happy New Year! Happy Epiphany-tide! (Yes, that's a thing!) Merry Christmas! (We're in Christmas season until February 2nd!) Ok, that's a lot of exclamation points..........
Well, it has been a minute. We were allowing ourselves to observe and enjoy the beautiful season that is Advent and Christmastide. So, I'll just get right into this first daybook of 2026.
Listening to: Lovey is chirping the song of his people. He's enjoying the sunshine pouring into the dining room (after this morning's rain). Not complaining about that rain though. December had zero I believe, so we're due. The 'thingy' on the wall says we got .54 of an inch. Now I hear Lulu barking at something as well. Dryer going.
What I've been up to: Since the New Year, I've embarked on a task that might take me through the springtime at least, if not into summer.
1. I've started thinning out my house of clutter. Yes! I've already taken two large loads to donation.
2. Some of the stuff is from our move - gasp! - 4 years ago into the small century-old+ farmhouse on our property. Stuff that at the time was easier to just box up and store. Easier, because I was not in the mindset to 'let go'. We had just moved from our 4-bedroom house that was home since 1993, so I was letting go already.
3. There are still outbuildings to go through, but I'm now ready to let go of a lot, and I mean a LOT! I realize now that stuff is like emotional baggage. I don't need the stuff to keep the memories. Not everything will go, but what I keep will be sorted, properly contained and marked so I can find it when I need it. I never did find my regular Advent wreath and one of my favorite Nativities from last year, but I bet I find it when I start digging. I had to improvise, and was pretty pleased actually with the end result.
This week: Otherwise, here at Terra Dulcis:
*Alexander (my youngest) and I have watched Lord of the Rings, Fellowship of the Ring; and plan to start the second film in the Trilogy tonight. I like to rewatch both trilogies every couple of years or so. LOTR/Hobbit geek, guilty as charged.
*Celebrated a great-nephew on Sunday who turned 13 at my brother in law's.
*Enjoyed a thrift day with all my sisters yesterday. We went to 4 different places and had a quick lunch. I didn't go overboard and bring back in a lot of stuff. 😁 But I did find a really pretty white throw for a couple of bucks that after washing, got put onto the bed.
What's cooking: We had Mexican take out while watching the movie. That was so relaxing just sitting with tv trays and enjoying the film and each other. We don't eat in the living room often, so it felt special for a change. Last night I cooked burgers and fries. Tonight, pizza and salad. I don't remember Tuesday.
Looking forward: Sunday is our pot-luck at church, 2nd Sunday of the month. It's always a pleasant meal chatting with friends, old and new. I have yet to decide what to take for the meal.
Current project: At the moment I'm really into knitting, and I'm working on a pretty cream/white, pink and grey combo.
