Simple Things

Well this is kind of the end of summer for me. My last Saturday at home before I go back to work. Next Saturday we are gone to the US to take DS1 down for college.  Seemed appropriate to be thankful for simple things. They are often the most valuable.

• I was so excited that DS2 came home last night. Since June 30, he has been home a total of 3 days. He was up running his camp and then spent the last week on the Churchill River system canoeing 90 KM. I am super proud of his independence, but boy I sure miss him when he is gone.
• DS1 was able to connect with many of his hockey buddies yesterday for the team's annual golf tournament. A few of the incoming players were there and he got to meet them.
• Thankful for a spare couch or two in my tiny little house. I woke up to 2 extra bodies: one of the old players and one of the incoming, crashing on my couch. The new one seemed very nice.
• Thankful for fresh bounty from mom and dad's garden. We went there for supper last night and had fresh potatoes, peas, carrots, yellow beans and cucumbers as part of our meal. Nothing beats the taste of fresh
• Thankful for cooler temps today. It's been far too hot and humid for a house with no AC. Was cooler outside than inside last night LOL
• Thankful for a great staff. We went for drinks and a fire the other night to reconnect with many of our staff, and catch up on summer.
• Watched fireworks last night from my front lawn. Right between the trees was a great view of them from the fairgrounds.
• Thankful for a great neighbour for almost  20 years. Her funeral was yesterday. She was 83. I've really known her most of my life as my grandmother lived beside her for years as well. She didn't appreciate my cats, but she sure was great to have around and chat with and always asked about the boys. I never had to worry someone was going to walk out of my house with my TV or something.