Getting on track

I spent my days off, Tuesday and Wednesday, home waiting for repair techs. On Tuesday, the oven tech came and ordered the part a board that controls the timer and oven. On Wednesday, the furnace tech came and replaced the transformer in the furnace. He said, that since the furnace is 20 years old, that we need to get a carbon monoxide detector in case it malfunctions. The garage door tech came and replaced the circuit board in the garage door opener. I was aggravated that I had to stay home, but realized that repair techs only work Monday thru Friday, and since I have weekdays off, it is my job to stay home and wait for them. My husband, daughter and I drove to the department store and bought a carbon monoxide, smoke alarm combo, Halloween candy, chips and a Halloween costume for our daughter. Every year, we drive to a nearby city for my husband's family reunion on Thanksgiving. This year his brother and all the family are heading to another state to visit with my nephew, his wife and their new baby. His other brother and wife are staying home and his two cousins already have plans. My daughter wants to bring her new puppy, so it looks like it will be immediate family this year. Very different, but then perhaps it will disguise "the open chair." We won't miss my Mother as much. On All Saints, a holy day, Dad and I are going to our church for Mass and a special remembrance service. After the homily, immediate family will light a candle in memory of their loved one. I did not walk the dogs yesterday because it was bone chilling cold and wet. I did manage to walk 10,000 steps today. Trying to get back on track after the last few months. I aim to be in shape by Jan 11, the day of my annual doctor appointment. AJ in a box.