RS and I had a wonderful day yesterday. We lounged in bed until 10:30 and then asked CR what he wanted to do. He hesitantly said he just wanted to “chill”. So we asked him if he would be opposed to us going out without him and he brightened and said no problem, he’d love to just chill at home. So I texted my mom to make sure she’d be available in case of emergency and then RS and I went out to Lancaster to the antique market we missed when he was sick. We had a lovely time. I found three more birds and a framed stained glass owl and RS found an awesome painting of a truck. All for only $100! Sounds like a lot but five items from an antique store is a good deal for that much. Then we had lunch at a great little hole in the wall bbq restaurant. It was delicious. I’m not even a huge bbq fan but it was tasty!

I was kinda bummed that CR didn’t want to do anything but he’s 8 days away from being 13 so the time for independence is now, I guess. He is interested in going to the Christmas light display at the big botanical gardens in PA, so that’s nice. I want to spend all the time I can with him before he becomes a surly adolescent, if he ever does.

Tomorrow is the chili cook off at RS’s parents’ house. I got Ingredients for my turkey chili today. I also bought my thanksgiving turkey. They only had tiny turkey breasts so I got the whole bird. I figured I can freeze the leftover turkey meat and use it in soup later in the winter. I’m going to invite my mom again as long as my grandma is taken care of. I’d invite her too but she’d need to be transported and honestly we only have four seats at the table and not a big enough kitchen to make an extension. I think grandma is going to my aunt’s though so that’ll work out.

RS decided to buy a shed today. He’s always wanted a garage but we’ll never be able to afford to build one so a shed is the next best thing. He found one on sale, now the only thing is to call the township and see what kind of permits we need. It’s expensive but as I said it’ll only get more expensive so if there’s a sale he should jump on it.

Time to take my meds and drift off to slumber land. Big hugs and good vibes to all who are struggling!