The shortest day of the year. It seems so strange that we're at this time of year again. This time last year I was at daughter's house, and we were waiting for the birth of Baby A. How time really does fly! On this day of the year, I always feel a little hopeful. Days are going to get longer, and the darkness will give way to lighter days. It is strange how it seems to take so long for the days to get lighter, but they really got darker quickly!
This morning, I was treated to a beautiful sunrise. It was really cold and there was a thin layer of ice on parts of Asylum Lake when I went for my walk. I wasn't expecting the sunrise, as it was really dull when I first got there with no hint of colour in the sky. Suddenly I could see the colour peeking over the horizon and, just as quickly, it was gone. It's these moments that make it worth getting up early for.
The beavers were out trying to keep the little space in front of their lodge free from ice. It always amazes me how hard they work at keeping some water open. It's supposed to be another cold night (15F/-9C) so the snow and ice will still be around tomorrow.
I got a little distracted by the beavers - they were out quite late this morning - and husband and I started shopping late. We got a lot of the list checked off. One last little shop on Monday and everything will be done (hopefully).
We participated in the party with daughter and SIL's family. I was a little sad we weren't here, but I'm telling myself to enjoy the moments I can and to make the most of them. It was lovely to be included.
The rest of the afternoon I spent doing a bit of wrapping and more than a little procrastinating.
Things are slowly coming together. I'm still not in the Christmas-y mood, but that's okay. I don't have to be jolly. I can just be in the moment and enjoy the small things. It's less than two weeks before we will visit daughter and Granddaughter. That's not long at all!
It can take a bit of willpower to enjoy what you've got rather than be sad about what you're missing, I've found!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful sunrise to start the day.
I just try to keep reminding myself. I know how my Mum must have felt now. I just wish I could talk to her about it. I know that she'd have some good words of advice and encouragement for me.
DeleteIt was a beautiful start to the day.
What a beautiful sunrise! There was something about beavers and their impact on the environment and other animals with their dam building, etc., on one of the news broadcasts, a day or two ago, and I thought of you and the beavers at Asylum Lake.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got to participate virtually in daughter's holiday celebration. It's not the same as being there in person, but, you will be there to celebrate Baby A's birthday in just a couple of weeks. Keep looking forward to that. :)
Oh I wish I had seen it! They are really important to the enviroment even though people seem to find them pests sometimes. They seem really social and intelligent animals.
DeleteIt was fun being there, though a little sad too. I keep reminding myself that I'll be seeing her and cuddling her soon!
Lovely sunrise. We had a pink and blue sky earlier and there's a hint of sun now. It's good to have something to look forward to and the next two weeks will pass quickly, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteI love how sunrises are all different colours, sometimes purple-y, others pink and blue and some golden. They really are lovely starts to the day.
DeleteI'd love to see beavers in the wild. They're being reintroduced in parts of the UK so hopefully we'll get the opportunity in a few years. I can't believe how quickly the last year has passed. I remember you going off to stay with your daughter last tear.
ReplyDeleteIt's passed all too quickly.
DeleteThey really are wonderful to watch. I'm quite addicted!
That's just stunning. The small . moments we catch are worth the early mornings and cold.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Definitely.
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