Thankful Thursday

[mdlbear]

Today I am grateful for...

• The December Solstice and the sun's returning, about an hour ago as I write this. The seasons of my grieving don't follow the sun, but now's not the time to write of them.
• My kids, especially my daughter E, at whose house in Tacoma I celebrated the Solstice this afternoon. NO thanks to the setting winter sun, which was in my eyes most of the way down.
• The Jewish tradition of Chinese food on Christmas, which I am celebrating with my chosen family this evening because N will be out of town on the day.
• Kegel exercises, and the only workout video I have ever exercised along with..
• Gratitude exercises, which are apparently good for one's mental health. And because I think recursion is cool.

Comments

[acelightning73]

Blessed Solstice, and the light is returning, as it always does. (I always resent the return of the sun, because up until recently I've never been aware of being cold, only of being too warm most of the time. Now that I can feel the cold, I've bought fleece-lined leggings and warm fuzzy socks and boots in case it snows. My house gets chilly - it's a converted beach bungalow, it has heat and insulation, but they can't keep it comfy indoors once the outdoor temp goes below 40 F, and if it's also windy (very common here), the cold seeps in. So when I go to bed I put on a warm nightie and socks, and snuggle up to my husband, my warm emotional support mammal.
There are several blankets and quilts on the bed, plus my purple fake-fur throw, which is very warm (I'll be using it for a lap robe in the car on my way to upstate NY to do Xmas with the in-laws-in-law) and it's the topmost layer of covers. Have some hot cocoa with a shot of rum in it and marshmallows on top.