I had lowered expectations of this day and I needn’t have. From the first minute of the day to the last I had beautiful moments. I didn’t even have a coffee before I was making breakfast Bundt cakes to take to Rae’s (2), Campbell’s and Ashlée’s. It took a couple hours but was so enjoyable. It reminded me of when I ran the restaurant on Salt Spring and would go in early to make 3 soups and cornbread. I had a system going and made my first official meals in my new stove. I delivered the Guedes ones while the next ones were baking. Had a quick visit to open gifts with the Campbells and was spoiled with a bag of treats and goodies. I think they were all happy with my choices. I will have to call them Lord & Lady Campbell now that I bought them each a square foot of land in Scotland.
Stopped back at Rae’s to drop off the 4 Litre milk I had and wouldn’t be using and had a good laugh at the spelling on Sawyer’s jammies.
Next stop was Ken and Ash’s where he and I enjoyed the breakfast and FaceTimed with Granny. Then while Ash went to do errands Ken took me for a drive in his new Subaru Legacy and he did donuts on the ice in the Western Financial parking lot. It was fun bringing out my inner Redneck.
Came home and finally opened my stocking and the lovely gifts from the Guedes can, Perreault’s and my cousin Debbi. I was very much spoiled. Puzzles, a book, a tea towel, wine and beer, and much more.
I wasn’t even especially upset that I never finished decorating my tree. There are exactly 4 decorations on it and my train, that’s it. I usually have it laden with memories but it seemed that this year it is more about the lights in the darkness than the trip down memory lane. I only shed a wee tear today when I was driving to make a delivery and saw a white truck coming towards me. I knew it was Bob, who had gotten so angry at me, he’d quit the Strata. Since then he will not even look in my direction. As he neared, I waved and he returned a joyous wave and big smile. It was a Christmas miracle. I choose to believe he knew it was me. I tried to FaceTime Jackie but there was no answer. Jake and I had a bit of a chat and I sent and received so many messages by Facebook, Messenger and text it was lovely. Even from clients. What a time. It seems people are making more of a point to connect than ever before. It’s sort of exhausting to make source you don’t miss anyone, lol.
The Guedes kitchen table broke so I offered them my drop leaf one. It has two leafs so can be as big as they need. I need to get organized and clear spaces so I hope it works for them. While they were here Roger and Gene cleared another parking space for me and released the apron of snow hanging precariously off the edge of the roof. In the meantime I made treats for Aiden and Zoë.
Dinner at the Campbells was lovely, we ate good food, had good laughs, watched the new Pixar movie on Disney channel, Soul and played Go Retro. I really liked the movie, it has these different styles that go from realistic to Picasso like. It fascinated me. Everyone seemed to enjoy the game and I was surprised how well Aiden did. Lord Sean won of course. Once Zoë went to bed we started watching Anchorman but only 33 minutes in I was falling asleep and needed to head home. As I was leaving Aiden gave me a big hug. That’s pretty great from a 16 year old and was the perfect finish to the day.
triumphgal 