Saturday, April 09, 2022

Return to Normal Errand Runs

Photo of stalls and people at a Farmer's Market in Sonoma County
For the first time in years (4+), James and I ran errands together on a Saturday morning. 

We started out day with breakfast and then did our self care routines. James helped me bag up and load water bottles for recycling. He earned enough money from this to buy a huge croissant from the French Bakery at the Farmer's Market nearest us (we are lucky - there are at least 4 markets to choose from over the weekend). 

He then came into Trader Joe's with me, greeting one of his long-term friends among the crew members and shocking him with his over 6 inches in growth since their last meeting. He helped gather groceries and then returned the cart after I'd loaded them into the van.

I deposited some checks and we picked up a Little Caesar's pizza on our long way home, through the gorgeous, sunny, West County Spring landscapes. While there was some negative scripting up until the trp to pick up pizza, the rest of the drive was peaceful. 

At home, James helped bring in the groceries. He then took out the recycling on his way to check the mail. He came right back too, without prompting.

I have missed this!

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