Another week has sped by, but it has been one of changes and new starts in our family. Yesterday (Friday) was my hubby's last day at work before retiring. Now, one chapter of life is closing, and a new, fresh start is dawning for him and for us both. We have many plans and ideas, some of which will work out, while others may not. However, it is the journey and the possibilities we can now enjoy together that matter.
It is very hard to keep anything secret from my hubby, so planning any surprise to celebrate this special day was always going to be difficult. Somehow, between my son, daughter and me, we managed it. We found a lovely small Italian restaurant called Ruso, not far from where we live and booked a table. Hubby knew nothing about it until about half an hour before our son picked us up. Wonderful!
We had a lovely evening together and a celebration that was perfect for hubby.
Back at home, I have been working on reviving and giving a fresh start to my house plants. Many of you know that I love my outdoor garden spaces, but somehow my green fingers evade me indoors. I am terrible with house plants. However, I have taken things in hand and revived a few of them, promising to take better care of them in the future. All dead and yellow leaves have been removed, and most have been repotted and watered. The Christmas cactus has already grown many new leaves, and the spider plants are much happier. The Sansevieria is also happier in its new home. I can't remember what the purple-leaved plant is *, but that too has started putting out pretty lilac flowers. The leaves close up like arrows in the evening.
* I think this plant is an Oxalis triangularis 'Mijke' from the information I have now found.
Finally, two orchids that were feeling very sorry for themselves have been repotted and are already perking up.
How will this first week of retirement go? I have no idea, but that is part of the journey.
I hope you all have a lovely week, whatever the weather and plans may be.
See you all soon.
B x
I retired after hubby, it was easy to fall into his routine, we reset and now have a lifestyle to suit both of us, the one thing I have not stopped is an alarm Monday to Friday, much later these days, we get up together which is lovely. I hope you find your routine together, it is hard giving up the only life you have known, but there is so much fun to be had.
ReplyDeleteI am really looking forward to this new part of our lives and know everything will be just fine. We might try the alarm clock idea and see how it goes. Thank you for the suggestion.
DeleteHappy retirement! For you both... And don't forget to split the housework! lol
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Donna
Thank you from both of us.🤗
DeleteRetirement is absolutely wonderful and I am sure you're going to have so much fun together.
ReplyDeleteLots of our friends have said how good retirement is and that we won't look back. We have lots of plans and ideas but will take things one day at a time.
DeleteWe love bring retired I always say, the best job ever!!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to this fresh start with retired hubby.
DeleteI wish you and your hubby every happiness in retirement.
ReplyDeleteIt is a time for change, enjoy the journey together :)
A meal at an Italian Restaurant sounds excellent and well done for keeping it a surprise.
I've never been good with indoor plants!!!
The family (bless them) now compromise.
I have some silk type artificial flowers and also some crochet flowers dotted (most artistically?) around the place.
Enjoy your weekend and early good wishes for the new month of September.
All the best Jan
Thank you for your kind words, Jan. I'm looking forward to what lies ahead for both hubby and myself.
DeleteThe restaurant was one our son had recommended. You will never know how hard it was to keep the surprise from hubby founding out too soon.
So far the plants are still going well but it is early days and it remains to be seen if they can survive my care! Silk flowers are beautiful and can be very realistic. Well done to your family for a workable compromise.
Happy September days to you.
Changes ahead and good ones I'm sure with lots to look forward to:)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rosie. Yes, we are very much looking forward to what lies ahead and have lots of plans for the next few months. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
DeleteA happy celebration - good job keeping the surprise.
ReplyDeleteWe had a lovely evening celebrating hubby's retirement. Trying to keep the surprise secret for several weeks has been hard but it was so worth it.😊
DeleteI am so enjoying my retirement! (even though it has been just under 4 years since I retired).
ReplyDeleteSo many people have said how good retirement can be and we are both looing forward to this new stage of our lives. Happy September to you Linda x
DeleteHappy Retirement! I hope you enjoy the fresh start :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nikki. Lots of new things to look forward to together.
DeleteEnjoy the start of September.
Congratulations to your hubby on his retirement, time for some well earned rest now. It will be a big change for your both but definitely a time to enjoy. Your houseplants look very healthy, I'm the same, much better with outdoor plants than indoor ones, but I do give them a go now, I have more success with some than others. I enjoyed catching up with your last post about your holiday, what a wonderful time you must have had together visiting those fabulous places.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind message, Jo. We are both looking forward to the times ahead.
DeleteOur holiday was so good and we had so much fun. A lovely relaxing time away with D.
Well, the house plants are still alive so that is something. I will try to better with them as they are on a table in front of where I sit. Maybe that will help. 🤣
Good luck with the retirement. I can’t believe I’ve been retired ten years already. Where does the time go. Well done on the plants:) B x
ReplyDeleteThank you for your good wishes. We are looking forward to what the future may hold for us. It is indeed a new chapter. So far, so good with the plants. Fingers crossed. 😊
DeleteHappy retirement to your husband. Enjoy your time together.
ReplyDeleteYour house plants look very comfortable and ready to put on a good display of new growth for you.
We intend to enjoy this new retirement adventure, thank you. The house plants seem to be doing well and there are signs of new growth on several of the plants. Here's hoping!
DeleteI hope your retirement is as happy and blessed as ours is proving to be. God bless your year ahead with much love, life and laughter
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Angela. Your encouragement is really appreciated. God bless you both too x
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