A new routine has taken shape at home. Most evenings, my mother comes over to eat; after dinner we wrap her in a quilt and try to work out what to watch on TV which she won't dislike. She dozes.
Eldest could be homeworking (not) or messaging friends and watching YouTube videos. Mr Coffee could be working on his laptop, or playing Minecraft with Littlest, who would be playing Minecraft without him if he was working. I may be knitting a row or two of my ill-fated sock (unravelled 4 times already).
I've started to light candles, because these evenings deserve a reverence. They're normal. Normal is good, normal could end at any time.
The other night I went to a friend's house for a bonfire party and we all stood around watching the fireworks whilst drinking cheap whisky out of jamjars. At one point I thought - and I held onto it, in that moment - "I am so happy just now. I am SO HAPPY."
I like this quote from this article about hygge:
It feels incredible to share these drama-free moments with those you care about. If you realize that it is only for a dinner or a lunch or a limited period of time, it makes it much easier to really try and enjoy that moment.""A limited period of time". That's the fella. That's where we are right now.
Normal is a very wonderful thing isn't it. Precious ordinary moments that we will look back on happily one day. CJ xx
ReplyDeleteIt is these small moments that are so special and I do treasure them.
ReplyDeleteyou should say higgy. it's much lovelier than the reality.
ReplyDeletesending all the hugs xxx
Precious normal moments to savour indeed. And I much prefer higgy!
ReplyDeleteCoffee Lady, you are wise and you know how to convey your wisdom beguilingly. I applaud and reread.
ReplyDeleteOh yes! I wrote a post at the weekend about a normal happy week. Hurrah for the happy moments
ReplyDeleteIt all sounds rather good.
ReplyDeleteIt is nice to know that you are still about.
I so get what you mean and how you feel. I'm right there with you. Candles and all.
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