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I’ve been in front of the computer probably a dozen times this week, with the purpose in mind of writing this post. But each time, something or someone distracts me or pulls me away. We’ve still been battling this lingering flu and no one is quite feeling their full and healthy-self yet.
In the meantime, some good stuff has come my way, beginning with what’s arrived in my mailbox…
Completely out of the blue, Hannah sent me this awesome potholder. I love it. It’s like a little bit of spring sitting on my counter. And you’d think the p2p card was made for it. They go perfectly together. Can you see it in this picture? The little yellow and white buttons of color on the card? Perfect. Hannah, thank you so much. Such a good surprise. I love it.
The other surprise, I haven’t been able to photograph, because it is in hiding, waiting for a special 4th birthday that’s coming up at the end of the month. But Ellen was kind enough to include us in a drawing for some kitty bags. Check out her picture of the set. We got the cute tan kitty with green eyes. Mary’s going to love it! Thank you.
Other good things?
Emily’s green week has been beautiful popping up all over my flickr photostream.
Jennifer’s "made from scratch" posts are fantastic. She even includes a cost breakdown of homemade vs. store-bought. She’s convinced me I need a yogurt maker.
Ella’s dolls are waking up.
And the sun is shining. A-GAIN! Oh happy day.
I’ve been in front of the computer probably a dozen times this week, with the purpose in mind of writing this post. But each time, something or someone distracts me or pulls me away. We’ve still been battling this lingering flu and no one is quite feeling their full and healthy-self yet.
In the meantime, some good stuff has come my way, beginning with what’s arrived in my mailbox…
Completely out of the blue, Hannah sent me this awesome potholder. I love it. It’s like a little bit of spring sitting on my counter. And you’d think the p2p card was made for it. They go perfectly together. Can you see it in this picture? The little yellow and white buttons of color on the card? Perfect. Hannah, thank you so much. Such a good surprise. I love it.
The other surprise, I haven’t been able to photograph, because it is in hiding, waiting for a special 4th birthday that’s coming up at the end of the month. But Ellen was kind enough to include us in a drawing for some kitty bags. Check out her picture of the set. We got the cute tan kitty with green eyes. Mary’s going to love it! Thank you.
Other good things?
Emily’s green week has been beautiful popping up all over my flickr photostream.
Jennifer’s "made from scratch" posts are fantastic. She even includes a cost breakdown of homemade vs. store-bought. She’s convinced me I need a yogurt maker.
Ella’s dolls are waking up.
And the sun is shining. A-GAIN! Oh happy day.
LIVING WELL
a new day hinting of spring.
windows cracked open just a little bit.
clothes hanging on the line.
bike rides and a seat in the sun.
fevers gone.
sore muscles stretched and relaxed.
thank goodness for a new day.
a new day hinting of spring.
windows cracked open just a little bit.
clothes hanging on the line.
bike rides and a seat in the sun.
fevers gone.
sore muscles stretched and relaxed.
thank goodness for a new day.
babyhood / LIVING WELL / MOTHERHOOD
…on the day that you slice your thumb open from cuticle towards the knuckle with your rotary cutter; and while applying pressure with a blood-stained paper towel back into a large clay pot and send it crashing to the floor in a mess of soil, green leaves and broken pottery, while the baby cries, and the children bicker….
REMEMBER THESE THINGS:
that this little one lays on your chest at bedtime and tucks her head under your chin so snugly that you can feel her eyelashes brushing against your neck. And while you sing the only song she’ll settle down to, she coos and moans in rhythm along with your voice, and lets you rub her head and tuck her hair behind her ear, until her tired eyes finally close in sleep.
that almost once a week you get a taste of spring
that soon, very soon–you’ll be spreading out. you’ll have more room. you’ll have your own space. you’ll have your own garden. a table big enough to dine with friends and family, all together. a stream to play in. a barn to fill. a place to plant your feet.
that you have a full plate of projects and swaps. but it is good, creative kind of work. nothing you dread or don’t enjoy. only things that need creative time, not dreaded time.
that you’re healthy and happy. you have a good husband. laughing, creative, gentle children. a warm home. good food on the table. and a close family.
think on these things.
…on the day that you slice your thumb open from cuticle towards the knuckle with your rotary cutter; and while applying pressure with a blood-stained paper towel back into a large clay pot and send it crashing to the floor in a mess of soil, green leaves and broken pottery, while the baby cries, and the children bicker….
REMEMBER THESE THINGS:
that this little one lays on your chest at bedtime and tucks her head under your chin so snugly that you can feel her eyelashes brushing against your neck. And while you sing the only song she’ll settle down to, she coos and moans in rhythm along with your voice, and lets you rub her head and tuck her hair behind her ear, until her tired eyes finally close in sleep.
that almost once a week you get a taste of spring
that soon, very soon–you’ll be spreading out. you’ll have more room. you’ll have your own space. you’ll have your own garden. a table big enough to dine with friends and family, all together. a stream to play in. a barn to fill. a place to plant your feet.
that you have a full plate of projects and swaps. but it is good, creative kind of work. nothing you dread or don’t enjoy. only things that need creative time, not dreaded time.
that you’re healthy and happy. you have a good husband. laughing, creative, gentle children. a warm home. good food on the table. and a close family.
think on these things.
