..The Days Dwindle Down to a Precious Few... by Weezilou

..The Days Dwindle Down to a Precious Few...

...having been away now for six months, I'm unsure if I'm leaving home base or returning to the other one... We closed the Purple House in Nova Scotia, drove in steady snowfall through the length of New Brunswick. and arrived at our daughter's Massachusetts home 10 days ago. As she'd only moved in last June, we brought art & contents from up north, and have had such fun decorating and watching a new transformation!

Thanksgiving was a quiet meal on Thursday, but on Friday evening we celebrated by taking the grandkids to see The Nutcracker at a beautiful, old theater in the nearby city. The following day Heather's friends and families had a gathering here, everyone bringing copious amounts of appetizers, casseroles and beverages! It felt joyous to see the children having such fun, dashing through to play in the yard, technology-free, in an old-fashioned manner! When they returned, hungry for sweets, I watched as 12 of them tucked away nearly all of a coconut cake and large chocolate-chip cookies! As granddaughter, Hazel, passed me in the hall, she said, "This is my friend; she's sleeping over!"...and they were gone again!

It was before 1 that the house was quiet, but everyone knows that children, high on sugar and excitement, don't sleep, so we were all back in the kitchen awaiting hot coffee by 8!
"The friend's" mother came to pick her up, and everyone, still in pajamas, stood in the kitchen rehashing the previous evening and drinking coffee with warm feelings and much laughter!

And so, too soon, our final week is underway... So many good times and precious memories. We'll put the finishing touches on our final departure, and, knowing that nothing more can be done, we look forward to a Friday dinner invitation in the home of Heather's friend and the children's classmates.

Saturday night, another state, another bed and another beginning. Unpack, put up the tree and let the Advent Season begin!
Love this photo! More response to come!
November 29th, 2022  
Gorgeous!!
November 29th, 2022  
I always love a moon sliver but seen with foreground is just the best! fav
November 29th, 2022  
This is a beautiful image, but your narrative was beautiful too. That crescent moon seemed to be the perfect picture to accompany your words - full of emotion and love.
November 29th, 2022  
Very atmospheric.
November 29th, 2022  
Sounds like a wonderful time. No to home and pictures of ducks in the swimming pool and chipmunk filling their faces.
November 29th, 2022  
Nicely framed-beautiful
November 29th, 2022  
@joansmor @jamibann @maggiemae @danette Oh, precious friends! Your touching comments are heart-warming on this frosty morning! May I return to you the smiles you gave to me as the day begins!
November 29th, 2022  
Beautiful shot. Sounds like a nice visit. Have a safe trip home
November 29th, 2022  
This is absolutely beautiful.
November 29th, 2022  
Fantastic image...love the crescent moon
November 29th, 2022  
This so beautiful
November 29th, 2022  
Beautiful scene and shot.
November 29th, 2022  
Beautiful!
November 29th, 2022  
A lovely night sky capture . Seems a lot has chance in your life only not you activities.
November 29th, 2022  
Lovely moon shot Louise and sounds like you had a great time at your daughter's, save travels home.
November 29th, 2022  
What a lovely evening sky. Wish I could have gone to the Nutcracker with you. It's such a magical story.
November 30th, 2022  
This is so pretty! love the clouds, light and colors
November 30th, 2022  
Such a beautiful image and a wonderful narrative as usual! Six whole months away from your home in CA wow it will seem so strange to be back home! Enjoy your last few days with Heather and your grandkids! Soon be Christmas! ❤️
November 30th, 2022  
Beautiful capture
December 1st, 2022  
Beautiful! Fav.
I have been catching up on November on 365. Next, I will send you an email. Hugs!
December 2nd, 2022  
What a beautiful photo! I am enjoying 'catching up' and reading your stories of your activities.
January 15th, 2023  
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