Gratitude Diary

I'm grateful that I finished washing down the outside "furniture", & also for the fact that no-body noticed me doing it wearing my "only fit for the rag-bag" garden clothes!

Also grateful for all the birds I saw happily hopping about on the Spring grass today!

Washed my car after it passed MOT and was serviced the day before.
Sewed some pot holders for donating to charity shop to sell....hopefully 😊
Long chatty phone call with a friend.

Today:
The joy of hearing some jazz played well
Socialising with am dram friends
A Spring like day!

Nice idea, but nothing today would go in a gratitude diary from me☹️ But a few things would go in a despondent diary.
Will try again another day.

Oh heck, I've just noticed.....three things! Okay....

I've also taken delivery of a massive Tesco order, so we're all stocked up.
And I've turned a collar, for the first time in my life. It's DH's favourite shirt, so worth the effort.

Aona

Hi Everyone this is my first post coming up......feeling brave.
1. I am grateful for the ☀. No heat from it, but the light is glorious.
2 My one and only Hellibore is looking delightful. I told her that i thought her beautiful and I'm sure she stood even taller to show off her blooms.
3 I am so grateful for heat pads and hot water bottles, reducing the need for medication. 🌈 Aona

Welcome to Gransnet, Aona, and well done on the first ever post!

All I have to offer is that I've finally defrosted the chest freezer, after weeks of putting it off. I now know what's in it and have even made a list.

Today:
train ran to time

Mum much better and back to coping with day-to-day independent living

It didn't rain while I was walking from the station!

Saw my daughter over from Canada,first time in 3 years
Noticed the first daffodils opening in the garden
Lots of blue tits on the fat feeders

A cucumber came in the grocery order!
A call to Apple half fixed an issue
The towels dried outside.

Visited a lovely neighbour who has been poorly….she is much better.
DH made tea.
A friend gave me three Bridgerton books….. I never knew there were any !!!!

Had an email from the kitchen planner with 'pictures' of the design.

Went to Sainsbury's and, while there, bought a Charlie Bigham for tonight.

Sitting down now with a nicely chilled rose.

Today -
Seeing the end of sorting out clothes I no longer need for work having now retired
A lovely lunch to celebrate birthdays for two family members
Walking our two dogs with DH before a relaxing evening

Hi Everyone this is my first post coming up......feeling brave.
1. I am grateful for the ☀. No heat from it, but the light is glorious.
2 My one and only Hellibore is looking delightful. I told her that i thought her beautiful and I'm sure she stood even taller to show off her blooms.
3 I am so grateful for heat pads and hot water bottles, reducing the need for medication. 🌈 Aona

Finally compiled a presentation for u3a;

hyacinths saved from last year blooming;

plaster cast replaced by splint;

Yesterday appreciated that DD and her family had travelled a long way to see us.
Talks of a family get-together at Easter.
DH suggested a drive and a walk this afternoon if the weather fares up.

OH managed a short stroll after heart op
Had an invitation to our Nephew's wedding celebration
Spring bulbs popping up everywhere in the garden

Arranged to see my lovely son and partner later this week.
My new embroidery kit has arrived.
The window cleaner has turned up again after ages.

Lunch with two lovely friends and this evening me and my daughter are going to see Giovanni Pernice.

Fabulous new patterned wool arrived for my spring scarf.
Went for walk with DH by the sea, sun sparkled on water.
First set of successful pancakes in 40 years! I am proud of myself.

Lovely sociable WI afternoon tea.
Film night in the village hall
Got most of the washing dry

Great idea, thanks for sharing.

Yesterday-
A day at home - first for over two months
Snowdrops carpeting the woods
Supper with OH DS, DiL and GD - fish and chips so no-one had to cook!

Did a 75-minute walk
Had an Ocado delivery of nice food
Enjoyed a great bookclub dinner - the book had a Scottish connection and we ate haggis and my first ever tot of whisky! I'm always grateful when someone else cooks

The pain on the ball of my foot is improving, so I shall enjoy my morning walk.

Many bulbs in bud and blue Anemone Blanda in flower.

Neighbour with shingles feels well enough to come with me to Asda.

Yesterday…
A lovely day at a local event.
Company of good friends for dinner.
A phone call from 20 year old DGS.

A friend texted to ask me to walk with her.
DD got a great settlement on leaving a job she hated.
My garden is full of yellows, whites and purples.