The week moved at a slightly slower paced speed for the second week of November. As I review my week for you, I’m again sharing bits of gratitude I found in each day.
MONDAY
Worked half a day and would you believe it’s the only day I worked all week? I’m still in a bit of shock about that. In the afternoon, I ran to the grocery store where I discovered a new Starbucks favorite treat. Though I probably wouldn’t want it in today’s cold blustery wind, the 70 degrees on Monday was perfect for an Irish Cream Cold Brew. It’s definitely going to be my treat drink of choice on warmer days. Finished off the day by taking J to his lesson and reading my book for a bit.
Gratitude items from Monday: Beautiful weather, discovery of a much needed new favorite coffee treat, and a chance to work and see my favorite preschool kids. (Hint: They’re all my favorites!) 
TUESDAY
Our beautiful weather continued on Tuesday. And since I had the day off work, I took the opportunity to finally go for a walk at one of my favorite local parks. After picking up J from school, I then went with my husband so he could complete his purchase of a new truck. He’s been driving an 2004 with many miles and has been looking for almost a year now. So it was quite exciting that he finally found what he wanted and got a deal on it (no small feat, it’s definitely currently not a buyers market for automobiles).
Gratitude for Tuesday: A beautiful much needed walk in the nature of the park, my husband finding a truck after a very long search, GPS in my car to help navigate rush hour (he found his truck on the Kansas side of the state line and I had to make my way home through downtown during rush hour traffic). 
WEDNESDAY
Another day at home for me. Such a strange week, needed the down time but still had lots of people in this house still needing me. Had to find insurance information for my husband. G borrowed my car for most of the day (better gas mileage) to do a school project. I spent a bit of time working on a new blog post about some of my favorite authors. Later, my husband took J and I in the new truck out to Culvers for dinner. A no cooking night is always a win!
Thankful Things from Wednesday: Another day to enjoy being at home, dinner out with (most) the family. 
THURSDAY
I found myself shocked (and if I’m honest, a bit relieved) to once again not get called into work on Thursday. Did a little birthday and Christmas sorting (J’s birthday is next week). Got a wild hair and baked a fruitcake, we’ll see how that turns out. And had a nice get together/Mom’s Night Out with friends. I missed the last one so it was nice to catch up with everyone.
Thankful Things from Thursday: another day to relax at home (almost caught up on the laundry even!), time to bake, a chance to see friends. 
FRIDAY
We went from super sunny fall days early in the week to a cold, blustery 38 degrees currently. And I know I saw snow flurries earlier as well! So far today, I’m just having a lazy day. Ate some snacks, watched some TV. Honestly, I’ve done pretty much nothing so far with my free Friday. Did remove some weird looking white cocoon thing from my Meyer lemon tree (whole branch is gone now) but that’s about it. G even bought my lunch at McDonald’s so I didn’t have to worry about that either. 
Gratitude so far for today: a cozy warm house, spotting the weird white cocoon thing before whatever was inside it joined our family (we’re at occupancy around here!), a thoughtful older son who always asks if I want something when he goes out for lunch, a free day! 
Our Upcoming Weekend
For the first time in probably 2 months, I can sleep in tomorrow morning. Probably won’t but it’s nice to know we have nowhere to be. G and J have dinner plans with their grandpa but I don’t know what I’m doing yet. Sunday morning, J plays with his baritone instructor’s band during a church service so I’ll probably attend that. Chiefs game on Sunday evening of course. Over all, a nice slightly slower paced weekend even. And for that, I’m very grateful. 
Where did you find gratitude during the past week? Or what about the upcoming weekend makes you want to give thanks?
Sounds like a much needed relaxing week Jean! Glad you found some time to breathe and enjoy some family time. Congrats to your husband for finding a new truck that fit what he wanted. I am thankful for beautiful weather this past week including a family fun day yesterday as Bill and I were both off work and the kids were off school.
This weekend, I am planning on taking Rebecca to a local craft fair but other than that it will be low key as Jacob is currently out getting his 2nd COVID shot so we shall see how he reacts to that. He had about a 24 hour reaction of feeling bad after his 1st shot. Hope you have a great weekend!
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Thank you! Glad you were able to enjoy those days off school (and work). I know I’m counting down to the Thanksgiving break over here. Hope you have fun at the craft fair and that Jacob’s reaction is mild, I think being tired/sick for a day after is fairly common. Happy Saturday!
So happy you had a slower, more relaxing week, Jean. Your photos are beautiful! And I am wondering what you got to eat at McDonald’s! I have been on a Fish FIlet kick lately! Have a cozy weekend. And enjoy your sleeping in!
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Thank you! I just had 2 cheeseburgers, no fries yesterday. I usually get that or the chicken nuggets. The only place I like to get fish is Culvers. It’s actually my go to order when we go there, the North Atlantic Cod sandwich. Slept in until 6:45 but since I usually get up at 5, it was nice. Still get to enjoy the quiet morning. Hope you have a wonderful Saturday and Sunday!