Sometimes a Day is Enough.......

The craziness of the holiday season is behind us.  The decorations are down.  The days are beginning to lengthen, and the cold will likely settle in soon. But our lives here don't really slow down.  We continue construction, dealing with dust and clutter.  Medical needs still take a lot of time and effort.  And taking time to just enjoy life instead of flying through it is still a challenge.

Yesterday was Curlygirl's baby shower.  She did a lot of the housework preparation, I did the planning for food and games.  But what made it the most fun of all was the support of family and friends.  A co-worker came early to help out, and cut and colored my hair in the process.  My sister-in-law, niece and nephew came about 10 AM and dove right into the fray as well. 

I have to brag about my niece and nephew.  They are kind, loving, funny.  Sarcastic, clever, playful.  And they walk into total chaos, pass out warm hugs, and look around and say, "What can I do to help?"  Every teenager on earth should be so kind!  There is real healing in the love of family, and in the support of friends. 

The shower was fun, food was plentiful, silly games well-received.  Curlygirl got some very nice gifts, including a carseat that I think will hold little Squeaker until he's about twenty.

And when the party was over, extra family was still there.  Dinner, drinks, laughter. Christmas gifts exchanged and appreciated.  And although they had to leave this morning, it seemed like a longer time.  Like a clear, joyous window, sunny and bright, after weeks of mostly cloudy weather.

I'd like to spend months with them.  But sometimes a day IS enough to renew your hope, your spirits, your energy.  I'll take it.

DeeDee