Today

I know I constantly find myself saying to others that I’m so busy. And usually it’s in the form of an apology. I honestly don’t know why I seem to have so little time when I should have all the time in the world. The early days of Retirement were somewhat boring and I was a little unsure and uncomfortable to have whole days of Nothing To Do. And now it seems as though I’ve dealt with that uncomfortable feeling by filling my days to maximum capacity. I’ve also decided that sitting down and reading a gazillion chapters in a really good book can be called an Event during the day.

But realistically I think it’s time again to re-evaluate my priorities and get more things done that I Should be doing, rather the things I Want to do. I intended to call this entry Writer’s Block but I realize it’s more about what I choose to do or not do. I can no longer blame the constant hot weather as I had before. It’s actually gotten cooler and looking more like Fall now. I found myself putting away the Halloween house decor this evening. I say that I decorate for the holiday because I have grandchildren who visit often. Truth is that the decor is for me. I love Halloween. Some of my best memories are with my kids and Halloween.

I know that my daughter and son-in-law would happily encourage me to go along on their Trick or Treat journey with the grandkids….I just have to ask……..but I think I would tire out before even the youngest one did. So, instead, I got a lot of pictures of the Grandkids in their costumes and can see the excitement on their faces: It’s dark outside but we’re still out!……People are giving us free candy! Look at all the other people in costumes! It’s a little Scary! It brought back a lot of great memories……and I get to watch my daughter doing all the things I did as a young mother. As exhausting, exasperating and stressful as it was, being a mom was the best time of my life.

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November 1, 2017

It is ALL about what you choose to do or not to do. Are you enjoying retirement? Mine is a month away.

November 2, 2017

You are very fortunate. You have family to love you, you’ve retired, you have a house to decorate. Enjoy that and the many other blessing in your life. Some sound advice that I can never follow? Don’t sweat the small stuff.

November 2, 2017

I loved this. Makes me remember to enjoy this time while we’re living it. During the trick or treating, I’m a wreck: Kids, stay BACK from the street. Watch for cars! Max, SLOW DOWN before you fall and all your candy goes flying. Reese, take ONE piece of candy! Don’t be greedy and grab a handful. Max, five is enough times to ring the doorbell! Kids, did you say proper thank yous? Etc. Etc. But in hindsight all I remember is their pure joy. Those faces. All the excitement. Enjoying time with other families. Feeling SO SATISFIED that we gave them this full experience. Putting exhausted kids to bed that night. These are the best days, and your thoughts help me remember that. I think we’ll be decorating for Halloween for many years to come, too.

You’re still an active mom. In a different way, but you’re still doing it. We all benefit from it.

November 2, 2017

Aloha…

This entry brought a smile to my face…!

November 3, 2017

I love being retired, though I stay so busy that I sometimes wonder when I ever had the time to work! But yeah, I waste a lot of time that could be put to better use!!! At least, now it is my choice!

November 4, 2017

Thank you for this perspective. My mom is (reluctantly) retiring next year. Even though she doesn’t like her job, she is so afraid of having nothing to do and becoming useless. I keep trying to tell her retirement will only be as boring as she makes it and she will have the freedom to do the things she actually wants to do, but she doesn’t want to hear it from a young whippersnapper like me.😁 I’m more than a bit envious of you retired people.

November 16, 2017

It is SO WONDERFUL to “see” you here after so long.