Susanne reminds us each week to look back and find the things we're grateful for and then we link up here.
Well at least that's the plan but I haven't managed to get here for 5 weeks! So lots to look back on and be grateful for.
1) A few nights away with 3 of my cousins and all our husbands so 8 of us in total. This was the week before last and we went to the Forest of Dean which is near Gloucester bordering on Wales. We had a lovely time. We don't see each other very often but when we do we just pick up where we left off.
2) I'm thankful that my grandkids Nathan and Ella are now settling in to a new school together which is a state school so their parents will no longer have the financial burden of school fees. Financially and logistically this should be a good move.
3) I'm thankful that I finally seem to be getting over whatever virus I had last week - it had me coughing and feeling really low. I even did a Covid test which was negative.
4) A few nights better sleep. Last week I couldn't sleep in my bed - as soon as I laid down I'd start coughing so I ended up trying to sleep on our reclining sofa. It's reasonably comfortable but I didn't sleep well at all. I think the tiredness contributed to me feeling so unwell.
5) A nice visit to one of my SILs today. The weather was warm and sunny so we were able to sit out in her garden. And I got lots of washing dry. I put up the autumn picture though as the leaves are already dropping.
Well there we are, short and sweet but I've really not felt like doing much at all this past week or so. I did manage to finish a jigsaw puzzle but was very cross to find it had not 1 but 4 pieces missing. It was a charity shop buy so can't really complain. Can't expect them to check all 1000 pieces are there!
Have a good weekend all.
Cousins are just the best!! I sleep in my recliner when I am sick, too. Still not great, but better than trying to lay flat out. I'm glad you are feeling better! It is still hot and humid here in Florida. We will have better weather in a few more weeks, I hope!! Have a restful weekend and take care, Wendy!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are feeling better. I have had something similar these past few days but am feeling a bit better now. I love this time of year when the leaves begin to turn and fall. Here in New England (USA) it's the prettiest season.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have been having a great time with the trip away.
ReplyDeleteAhh! I have been unwell over the past week, I thought it was Covid too but had a couple of negative tests. I hope you feel better soon. Sending love and hugs!
With these up and downs of the weather, it's no wonder that we catch a cold. A few of the residents had red noses and were coughing, so far I escaped ! Yesterday we had 28°C and sitting outside was wonderful, today it rained cats and dogs and we had 20° !
ReplyDeleteI’m so glad you’re feeling better! I find that it takes me a little longer to throw off viruses the older I get.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're feeling better. It's great the grandkids are settling into their new school well. How fun to get together with cousins! I've lost touch with most of mine, which is sad, because we were close as children. I still send Christmas cards to a couple, but with no response. How fun to have a nice time with your sister.
ReplyDeleteThis weeks fave five are so nice, when I was a child I spent time with my couisns
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better now. It seems that as we age, our recovery time is slower.
ReplyDeleteYour cousin get away sounds wonderful! And time with your sil in her garden.
A good school for children is a true blessing. I hope Nathan and Ella thrive there.
Have a good weekend! (glad you're back to FFF)
Hope you are feeling much better by now. The flu is making it's rounds. How nice to get together with your cousins! Glad the grandkids are settling into their new school.
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