Monday, December 9

[gottawonder]

Today I am grateful for:

Getting a few things done in town. One was to buy a few little things for my husband for Christmas. We don't do big Christmas shopping, and often we don't buy anything, but part of me misses having something to open that day that might be a bit of a surprise. I want to have something for him to open, nothing opulent, but hopefully he'll think it's thoughtful.

There's something on our buy and sell page that has become interesting. Someone posted on the buy and sell "what is something you want for Christmas, but can't afford?". Some people are posting big things, like wanting a million dollars. A few though, are posting reasonable things like "some clothes because I lost weight and can't afford a new wardrobe" or "some toys for my kids because I can't afford to buy much this year", or "My sister needs furniture". People are responding with things they are willing to give away. Someone responded to the woman who wanted toys for her kids, saying she would donate a few things. People are talking back and forth about what size of clothing others need, because most of us have extra clothes to give to someone else. I like this idea very much.

I did the preparation things my sweetie needed before the crew gets here to pour concrete in the basement. Mostly picking up anything left in the basement for tools etc., moving the car, that kind of thing.

I'm grateful for this house, all the work my sweetie has put into it this year, having the means to do this, and the physical ability to do this work. For the friends who have lent their time and skill and machinery to make this possible. For our animals coping so well with the disruptions.