Monday, July 25, 2011

SummerTime

Yesterday, as the trees in front barely tilted upward to hide the sun, the wind blew a mist off the sprinkler so thick that it made a two second wall in the air and for that two seconds the shadow of our Bradford Pear tree danced in the misty breeze above my head rather than under my feet. Water speckled my shades and I couldn't remember ever seeing something like that before, but maybe I have and simply wasn't present enough to notice. I hope it happens again tonight. It's summer time. Let's make the most of it.

I've been living balls to the wall and need a break. I realize now, that my schedule changes according to my priorities and my priorities are dynamic. For instance, last week, I decided that my highest priority was spending exuberant amounts of time with my hubby, at night, after the kids went to bed. Subsequently, our relationship went through a positively polishing phase and my relationship with sleep suffered. Also, as a result, my relationship with my children declined because every parent knows that children are the most annoying when you are tired. I was tired all week.
This week, starting today because I procured no less then nine hours of sleep last night, will focus on house and home. My relationship with the hubby will not suffer because ... well... it never does and my relationship with my kids will be refreshed(until I am tired of being a completely unselfish parent and decide to slack off once again). At least I can see the pattern for what it is. Until the slacking off takes effect, I will enjoy sweeping, mopping, laundry, flipping mattresses(and no that's not code for anything dirty), washing sheets, bathing dogs, dusting and organizing closets. The kids and I will finish a few chapter books, learn some new songs and probably bake something. We may even get the garage cleaned up for a sale AND rearrange Ben's bedroom, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. I would be happy, at this point, to simply secure enough sleep to see my jogging improve once more. -yawn-

Who's ready to get to work?

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