Out and about today. Took fourth son to a job interview (which he was accepted for). Got several Robert Farrar Capon's books at the library (while he was being interviewed), including The Supper of the Lamb, which I've already read. Others include Kate Morton's The Secret Keeper (always enjoy her books), two by Patrick Taylor in his Irish series. Some others as well for comfort. I figure with a funeral to go to on Saturday morning, I'll be smart to chill when I can. Plus our oldest son flies to Toronto to visit friends tomorrow, so there's enough to think about. Add to that 4th son's new job that begins on Monday that'll require toting to and fro. It's busy around these parts!
I'm realizing anew all the time that as a parent, it really isn't ever about me. Once the kids get up and about, life is about helping them with their business and growing up. I feel like the mirror that reflects back at them, if that even makes any sense.
Anyway.
After dinner, oldest daughter and I went to the grocery store to buy chocolate chips and makings for chicken pie tomorrow. I made cookies tonight after we got back partly to warm the kitchen and also just because they make me happy. Again, comfort food. Anything to bring a mental hug is welcome these days.
Looking forward to hopefully staying in tomorrow. The kids and I will have art day and that's always a treat. A quiet home day sounds wonderful.
