Quiet Time

Earlier today, my step-daughter and I were having a relaxing afternoon. She was reading a new book from the library and I was knitting away. The only sounds were the subtle clicks of my needles (I use bamboo to cut down on the clickety-clacks) and the occasional giggles of a nine year old girl enjoying a book. No TV or Xbox or chatter - just us reading and knitting. And it occurred to me that I was utterly content...quiet time is definitely being added to my "things I've discovered I truly want" list.