Time

Today feels like New Year's to me.

Last night we had Second Christmas and I enjoyed it on so many levels. Watching the face of my granddaughter when she unwrapped her present and then as she closed her eyes and cuddled into it was probably my favorite moment. But it was followed closely by so many other things. I loved watching the way all the children just fell into their best company manners, using the china, silverware, real napkins and conversation so beautifully. Everyone was so relaxed and so entertaining, it made my heart swell with pride.

I feel like we stepped back in time to when people made gifts for each other and so there were framed pictures, books, scarves, hats and other useful things. There was joy, unconscious caring and no artifice.

When everyone left I was tired, but everything was cleaned up except for loading the dishwasher. So today I took down the tree and cards and put them all away. I sorted through my keepsake box since 2010 and kept only what was important to me, then carried a trash bag full of detritus along with a few boxes out to the garbage.

Once more my life is simplified and orderly. It feels good.

I sit down to enjoy it and different people text me. I was born at the right time!