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