A good day

I have to work Saturday at the Finale of Saturday Storytime at the Mall (it's a literacy project where we bring a storyteller in to the mall once a month, with a tie-in to a visit to the library afterwards - they love it!). That gave me Monday off work. I love a day when everyone else is doing their usual routines and I get to freestyle during that time period. No special treats or pampering, but several very nice things emerged to make a very satisfying day:

• Mom returned from India. I let Dad have her all to himself for the day but we talked on the phone.
• Irene phoned. I always like it when she does.
• The drier repairman came and fixed the clothes drier which has been broken since Thursday. phew.
• I got all of the backed-up orthodontics claim forms filled out and ready to go in the mail (that means we will get some money back).
• I cleared off two computer desks and the table in the hallway that were filled with miscellaneous junk.
• I organized the volunteer list and schedule for the Christmas recital (4 shows and a dress rehearsal, about 25 parents per show so it's a big list!)
• I read my novel for about 2.5 hours total. It's The Time Traveller's Wife. I'm loving it.
• Kirsi came over for tea. I always love when she does.
  
• The ladeez are planning birthday supper for me. They are peaches and jewels and treasures in my life.
• I waited for Alex after school. He took us on an errand and for a practice drive. He is getting to be quite a confident and skilled driver.
• I finally remembered to book a couple of appointments that I usually only remember in the middle of the night.
• I made corn chowder and grilled cheese sandwiches for supper.
• Dog and I went for a long walk and it wasn't raining.
• I had my first chai tea of the cold and damp season. mmmm
• I went to bed at 10.
  

Nothing spectacular, but the day felt like a good balance between productivity and rest. I got a bunch of things crossed off my nagging "to do" list. I stayed home pretty much all day except for the driving with Alex. It was a good day.

Question: what do you do when you have a "discretionary day?"

mompoet - not jealous of anyone's couch just now