Happy Friday and TTOT time! Are you doing the tip-toe through the tulips? It’s certainly that time of year in Holland. What kinds of flowers have you seen this spring?

Roses are welcomed for my sweet daughter as she is recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery. She is doing great! Her surgery was on Thursday, early morning. This means we were up early, but it all worked out very well because we are early risers (although I didn’t sleep well from anxiety about waking up HA). The great news is that we were out of there in time to grab a brunch to go. Grateful for her surgery going well, early surgery times, recuperating going well, she is walking around the apartment with her walker, she was able to find her dirty laundry for me to do (AHA), she’s eating well, the ice flowing machine AKA The Ice Goddess, Naps, Naps, Naps, and a phone to call any time of day or night. I believe that must be at least ten thankfuls. I didn’t count, but will now count all the wonderful well wishes, prayers, blessings, visits, and wows.

As we pace by the daisies of life, we are filled with gratitude for all the colorful events. All the preparations gone well; staying well-informed, tax season ending so I have my sweetheart here to help, staycation time (that took a lot of doing to make a week off happen). Clearing the head as much as possible for the current events to happen. Tender mercies abounding. It’s been good.

How has your week been? How about a share of your thankfuls in the comments, by your own post or … If you go to the following link, you can see other thankfuls and even add your own.

It’s TTOT time! Let’s see what’s happening!

1. WooWee it has been the week that was! The mister and I have been sick, but we have turned the corner. I have been able to get out and about by week’s end, so yay and he is ready to roll again, too.
2. Fun times for the daughter. She participated in an exciting holiday party at Friday Night Friends. They had yummy foods and sand karaoke, etc. Good times were had by all.
3. Daughter has been sewing and made a pretty tie and a tote bag. Great job!
4. Holiday cards have come in. I am a slacker, except of the Angel Card Project-we get those out right after Thanksgiving-but appreciate others beautiful cards to us.
5. Quinn, a writing friend, made it possible to send holiday cookies via their own home baking and mailing service. We were able to gift homemade cookies. They are so pretty.
6. I graduated from one physicial therapy for my spine and am on my to being done with PT for my shoulder.
7. It has been super nice weather. It’s cool at night, but I actually had to turn on the car A/C yesterday afternoon. That’s North Carolina for you.
8. I worked hard to get some free time for Christmas. It looked like a clear schedule. We won’t talk about next week. shhh
9. Ups and downs are all managed well and life is moving along nicely.
10. YOU! What are you thankful for? Drop a note in comments or join us with a post. The more the merrier. Merry Christmas!

It’s TTOT time and here we go!

1. A simply simple family Thanksgiving. It was the three of us and we had a relaxing day. I cooked and they put up Christmas. I helped some, but mostly it was them. I have a thing about nobody in the kitchen unless asked. It’s mainly because I am afraid I will mess something up if interrupted. Now, when cleanup times comes, welcome!
2. Daughter has abandoned us for her social life. Imagine that! I am grateful she has these opportunities to explore and socialize.
3. I heard from extended family, even if briefly. I will take it. It just means they have their own lives, just like us, and are doing fine. I do miss getting together with everyone. It’s been too long.
4. Work has been very busy, but in a good way. Lots of stuff happening, but that’s for another post, coming soon.
5. Free Kindle books. Thank you.
6. Sorting my office was a success. I needed to reorganize my bookshelves, which are overflowing, and was successful with this and papers. It took me longer because my shoulder is still healing, but I like how my office is and feel refreshed.
7. Shoulder is AOK! The surgeon looked at my progress and released me from restrictions, although I am not to go out there and do something wrenching. It’s still a work in progress, but my movement is super great.
8. My annual physical was excellent for an older bird. Numbers were quite the thing to brag about, but I won’t.
9. There is a lot of information to read and review, to sort out the matters of these days. I am grateful for opportunities to research.
10. You! What are feeling the thankfuls about? How about sharing in comments or posting a TTOT.