Two out of four......gone

So two out of four holidays are pretty much gone. I have relaxed, puttered and was very lazy indeed. My headache finally went away around four this afternoon, ah...relief.
I read. I slept. I read. It was a quiet day, a day of restoration I like to think.

Tonight, our beautiful daughter called and asked if we were going to be home, she was going out for a walk. A walk, she lives a good distance from us, but she a "walker" and enjoys getting out in the fresh air. So I put the kettle on for tea, watching for her as I read.

We had a lovely chat. I made a concentrated effort to have the front room feel calm and welcoming with fragrant candles burning and the lights just so, a perfect place to relax and enjoy her company. I love having moments like this with her. I wonder if she will ever truly understand how much I love her, how much I respect her wisdom and insights....and how truly beautiful I think she is. Tonight I reminded her of those things.

Spending time with my kids is one of those things I never, NEVER take for granted..... far too special for that. It's a gift, I enjoy each and every time the opportunity arises.