Wednesday Ramblings

  

Wednesday Ramblings

This morning, Mr. C. is driving me to work, and I’m enjoying it more than I realized I would. These thirty minutes together have turned into quiet, quality time—and bonus time for me to work on my blog. As Christmas gets closer, finding time for everything feels harder. My thoughts are going in a million different directions at once, and some days it feels like I’m juggling more than I can comfortably hold.

Lately, we’ve been trying to figure out how to purchase a used vehicle for Mr. C. Vehicles are so expensive, and right now we just don’t have the funds set aside. It’s a reminder that come the beginning of the year, I really need to be more intentional about saving. Life has a way of keeping us grounded in reality, even during the holiday season.

At work, I’m thankful to be on track with my savings goals this month. Meeting expectations feels good, especially during such a busy season. I currently need forty saves to hit my goal for December, and while it’s challenging, I’m proud that I’m staying focused and pushing forward.

                         

This morning is thick with fog, and I’m grateful my husband is behind the wheel. This time of year always makes me nervous with deer running everywhere—especially living out in the country. The fog, the wildlife, and the early morning darkness can make even a short drive feel heavy, but today I feel safe and thankful.

                                       

Looking ahead, I’m excited about December 27th when the grandchildren come over for Christmas. We’re keeping it simple—pizza, a cookie platter, and an easy dessert. What matters most isn’t the menu, but the memories. I’m so looking forward to seeing Aaron’s children and Blake’s family. It will be loud, messy, and filled with laughter—the best kind of chaos.

                                           

I’ve noticed I haven’t been reading on my Kindle as much lately. Work has been too busy to read during breaks, and at home, I’ve been filling my time with other activities. Seasons change, and sometimes our routines do too.

As I sit here in front of my office at 6:57 a.m., I already feel blessed. I usually go inside around 7:10 to get my computer ready for the day, but today I’m pausing to acknowledge the small moments—the ride to work, the foggy morning, the anticipation of family time. I know today will be a good day.