Sunday, March 6, 2011

March... you know what they say

"In like a lion, out like a lamb." Okay, okay. It wasn't quite the winter scene below. That was a couple of months ago. However, it was a wintry mix all day, and I just couldn't drag my butt out for a run. Snow coating the hillside and rhododendron leaves, in between sheets of rain? No big deal. I'll wait till tomorrow to fit in a run, thank you.

We meant to craft, but it never really happened. There was cleaning, forts built (destroying the sense of cleanliness), quite a long period of imaginary play, "Go Fish" negotiated between a 4 and an almost 8 year old, and then basil seeds planted (just about the time I thought I might lose my mind.)
Finally, yes, finally. I got to work on my projects. Birthday secrets for my big girl... I was completely content cutting up and combining fabrics. It's quicker than a quilt, but with all the satisfaction of patchwork. I was happy to give up my plans of planting strawberries, greens, and new potatoes. There was no way I was going outside today. On days like this, bliss is drinking tea and eating my mother in-law's cookies. I'll run it off tomorrow while I piece fabrics in my head.


Wouldn't it be something to achieve that state of contentment and bliss all week? Alright, I know, it's a non-reality. I always have the highest aspirations. I am the horse that starts out of the gate, spirited head held high. Somehow, though, I always finish in a lack luster position of not-so-noticeable standing. Does anybody else get that? So, I remind myself to think happiness with a modicum of grace mixed in. Sound good? Alright then, I'm headed for Monday with enthusiasm (and the knowledge that my sweet sister is arriving in just 6 days.) Maybe she can conquer the laundry.

4 comments:

Melissa said...

I was having the same thoughts today-- after my run (which was much slower and shorter than yours, I know!) I felt like I could do one million things. By Friday I will be lucky not to be asleep by 4 pm...

Anonymous said...

Hello......I miss you!! So nice to read your recent blogs. Cannot believe it's been a yr. almost in the new house and that our girl is having another bday! Hope you don't mind me saying our girl:))))). I can't wait to get back up there but it won't be this weekend. This is my second weekend of YTT! Yoga Teacher Training!! Love to all!! Noreen

Not your normal Engineer said...

Go Noreen! I'll be your yoga guinea pig! To our blog hostess with the mostest, all creatures start out strong and burn through their energy until they have to rest. I've noticed I only feel lack luster in the finish when I'm asked by a husband or cohort if I accomplished the thing that was most important to them. What a shot to the gut for a people-pleaser! I'm working on being okay with that. ;)

sew katie did said...

I am so loving those trees. If we didn't like the weather we would never leave our home.