Kats’ Korner: Enjoy Each Day

Time seems to fly by! We have two granddaughters on the way, both due within the next month. I have been busy crocheting baby blankets and doing other odds and ends when I have the time.

I have had a great deal on my plate lately. I love being extra busy, especially with grandchildren.

The one thing I have learned over the last few weeks is to budget my time, even more so than before. I work on my paper every day, sometimes very early in the morning or late at night so I can accomplish other tasks throughout the day.

I spend about an hour a day doing extra things at home, whether it be “spring” cleaning that, to me, needs done year round, crocheting, working outside, or any other items on my list.

I am also an avid person when it comes to exercise. I dedicate at least an hour a day to walking, lifting weights, yoga, anything to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Exercise is a wonderful way to get motivated. I have so much energy afterwards I can hardly contain myself!

I enjoy every moment of every day. I can’t tell you how many miles I have walked around Oakland, especially in the park.

Yesterday was particularly wonderful. I walked to the park, taking in the changing fall colors nature has to offer. I also saw many Halloween decorations people placed outside their homes.

I remember a time when I loved decorating outside for Halloween and Christmas. My sister Angie was great at decorating her yard for Halloween, placing in contests when she lived in Oakland. She is very creative, having an artistic knack about her.

I don’t have the flare now to decorate outside, but if you saw inside my house, you would be quite surprised, especially at Christmas.

We don’t have a big house, so decorating is a challenge. I have already rearranged furniture in preparation of the Christmas season.

I fill every space of the house with Christmas cheer! I especially enjoy the many snow globes my daughter Whitney has given me over the years. I also love snowmen and Santa decorations, along with Rudolph….well, you get the picture!

I don’t decorate until after Thanksgiving. I believe in taking one holiday at a time, being thankful for another holiday, day and year.

This holiday season, Jeff and I have much to be thankful for. We have two grandchildren, Grayce and Grayhm, and two more on the way.

Nana and Papa can’t wait to spoil them all this holiday season and every moment we possibly can!

We are just waiting for the phone to ring!