We ended up with about 11 inches of snow in all so it was a good thing son-in-law managed to get here before the snow. Baby A was so excited to see him!
On Monday we said goodbye to mother-in-law. It was quite emotional. It still doesn't seem real that she is gone. Daughter, Baby A and son-in-law left on Tuesday and that made things seem a little lonelier. I hadn't realised quite how much having them here was making me not think of the reality of losing mother-in-law quite so much. The world seems a little less bright without her in it. So hard especially at this time of year when she was such a big part of the celebrations.
Father-in-law is still struggling getting to know about bills and routines and such. Theirs was such a traditional marriage. Husband is trying to help as much as he can and is trying to make sure to get father-in-law out doing some things. Father-in-law is realising how important it is to have things in place and has already taken steps to make sure things are in place if something should happen to him.
I have been getting out for walks, but it's still so cold and snowy. Yesterday morning was 6F/-14C and the windchill was even colder! I was glad I went out though as the beavers were out being busy, an eagle stopped by (don't see many of them in my area) and there were some trumpeter swans (another rare visitor) sleeping over at the lake. It was so quiet and peaceful too. Of course, by the time I was done I was frozen, but it was worth it!
I'm going to get back into regular blogging again and hopefully post some photos of things that make me smile, because well, the alternative to smiling is crying and well...
This view makes me smile. This was the really cold morning. So peaceful.
The little tree in the garden covered in snow
Hope everyone has a good weekend and are staying warm!