Harry had asked me if we had more comforter covers - and I said no. (He wasn't real keen on the one we had, and it was time to take the holiday one off.) So I ordered a new one I had coveted last year - and this year I got it for 40% off!! Then I discovered a storage container with not one, not two, but 6 comforter cover sets!! One was for a single bed - somebody's college cover I think - I'd be happy to send it to whomever claims it - and two were for king size beds - not sure why I have those - since we've never had a king size bed. I'm sure at some point I will discard them. Or maybe next Christmas there will be a crying need for comforter covers!!
In the meantime I am loving my new set - it's so bright and cheery. And the moonlight that streams in at night through the skylight - it is positively heavenly!!
Sunday Sue Cornwall came by for a lovely visit - everyone loves Sue, so it was a perfect "last day" activity for Hannah - and I sat in on it too!! Sue and I are certainly not the same age, but we have had kids who were the same age, and she's taught 4 of the Terrill kids in Seminary, so we do have a connection. And it is certainly lovely to have that connection validated with a special visit!! When you don't have those "same age" kids around all the time, other aspects of our lives take over sometimes. Thank heavens for the holidays!!
Robbie, chef extraordinaire, did a stuffed pork tenderloin for Sunday dinner. It wasn't a big crowd, and some of us had to hustle off to Great to Be Eight, but it was a nice note to end on .
Eve wanted to make something for Rhoda, so we did some shopping on Saturday and put together this "cat blanket" for Rhoda. It was fun, and Eve was pleased with the result - Hannah was too.
As Phoebe would say, Rhoda is shown here wearing a "Sue Cornwall Special," and it will get lots of use in the chill of the East coast.
The newest Terrill grandkids sharing Eve's little blanket - they could almost be twins!!
Monday morning came early - Hannah and Robbie actually missed their flight but got on a better one with a separate seat for Rhoda's carseat.
And Monday afternoon I came home and washed blankets and bedding and laundry and put things back where they went and put some things in new places - and may never find them again I fear!! I also threw a significant amount of expired cosmetics and OTC meds away. Also purged a closet or two - I was somewhat ruthless, if I do say so myself! A good start to the new year!
And my Christmas cards came in the mail, so if you are on my list, you can look forward to getting one soon - or semi-soon!
But I do miss Rhoda's smiling face in the a.m. And Theo and Ida and Lars at the breakfast table. And Sully's antics. And Henry's calm demeanor. And automobile shuffling. And Calvin's spiffy Suspender Shirt. And endless wrapped gifts. And Agnes' absolute enthusiasm. And meals around crowded tables. And David's admonitions. And the smell of bacon under Robbie's capable hands. And Bruce's wise words. And the Bolander girls one and all. And endless warm towels from the dryer. And the Terrill crew from Lemon Avenue. And stacks of folded quilts and pillows. And Dawn's laughter. And Phoebe's bright smile. And Bonny's solutions. And Harry's good ideas. And movies in the family room. And Eliza's distinct enthusiasm. And bags from Pavilions. And Hannah's happiness with the season. And Noah's heartfelt presence. And Matt's absolute reasonableness.
We still have the warm December days and the bright sunshine - and they bring happy memories!! And we have Jonah forever, because we are a forever family.
All here under one roof, often together. I miss that.
So grateful for a wonderful holiday celebration. We are truly blessed.
