Friday, July 3, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Gratitude 7/2/09
Today I am grateful for:
*my sister and her children. We spent the day together today, and it reminds me of how blessed we are to have such a close relationship - to truly be friends as well as sisters.
*the amazing variety of colors available in plants - we spent the day at the Botanica Gardens and I was stunned at the wide variety of flowers - things I had never seen before, had no idea could grow in Kansas, etc. I particularly enjoyed the water lilies and the Butterfly Gardens. Gorgeous!
*the joy of walking with my daughter and dog. One of the simple pleasures in life -to take an evening stroll with someone you love and be able to have meandering conversations about whatever comes to mind. These are some of my favorite times with L.
*my sister and her children. We spent the day together today, and it reminds me of how blessed we are to have such a close relationship - to truly be friends as well as sisters.
*the amazing variety of colors available in plants - we spent the day at the Botanica Gardens and I was stunned at the wide variety of flowers - things I had never seen before, had no idea could grow in Kansas, etc. I particularly enjoyed the water lilies and the Butterfly Gardens. Gorgeous!
*the joy of walking with my daughter and dog. One of the simple pleasures in life -to take an evening stroll with someone you love and be able to have meandering conversations about whatever comes to mind. These are some of my favorite times with L.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Knowing What You Want
I've had a revelation recently regarding what you think you want, and how that can change over time. For years, I've thought that I had a specific desire that seemed as if it weren't going to happen, something that is not entirely in my control, something that for years I have dearly wished for. But in the past week, I believed it was finally happening. And I realized that I was pretty sure I didn't want it any more...I had not examined my desire in quite some time, and as it turns out, I think I have moved past it. It isn't that I didn't want it simply because it was happening - not a case of always wanting the unattainable. It is that I used to want it with my whole heart, but that my life has changed and I am now in a place where I am more content with whatever happens. I have spent so long wanting this particular event that it became more a habit than a true desire. I am so surprised by this turn of events - I would never have predicted it, even a week ago. And it has given me such a measure of peace - as if I can let this go - if it happens, fabulous, and if it doesn't happen, also fabulous. What a blessing.
Gratitude 7/1/09
Things I am grateful for today:
*a window AC just loud enough to mostly mask the incessant popping sounds from small fireworks, which will be the soundtrack of my life for the next 5 days.
*digital cameras that allow you to see your images immediately
*my daughter, who when she sees scary movies, runs to another room to hide and asks me to change the channel - too scary to change it herself!
*a window AC just loud enough to mostly mask the incessant popping sounds from small fireworks, which will be the soundtrack of my life for the next 5 days.
*digital cameras that allow you to see your images immediately
*my daughter, who when she sees scary movies, runs to another room to hide and asks me to change the channel - too scary to change it herself!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Funny Comments
L's two funny comments yesterday:
1. Stuart had joined us outside, where L was splashing in the wading pool. He said, "It sure is warm out here in the sun", to which L replied, "That's because it is a big ball of FIRE." So deadpan. When did she learn that?
2. In the car on the way home from Bogey's, we were talking about our dog chasing another dog off of our yard the other day. The other dog was pretty big, so we were impressed that our dog could do that. I said, "That's because she's tough" and L replied "GIRL POWER!"
Cracks me up!
1. Stuart had joined us outside, where L was splashing in the wading pool. He said, "It sure is warm out here in the sun", to which L replied, "That's because it is a big ball of FIRE." So deadpan. When did she learn that?
2. In the car on the way home from Bogey's, we were talking about our dog chasing another dog off of our yard the other day. The other dog was pretty big, so we were impressed that our dog could do that. I said, "That's because she's tough" and L replied "GIRL POWER!"
Cracks me up!
Gratitude 6/29/09
Things I am grateful for today:
*cousins, and having friendships with them. I love to watch L play with her cousins, and I love how excited she is at the prospect of having them over to play. I remember how much I always loved to play with Adam & Aaron, my favorite cousins, and I am glad that L has that same experience in her life.
*my husband's willingness to listen while I complain about something petty/annoying that is totally irrelevant to his life. Like therapy, but cheaper (and undoubtedly more annoying for him - truly a sign that he loves me!)
*crispy grapes (as opposed to soggy grapes - ugh) for a bedtime snack
*cousins, and having friendships with them. I love to watch L play with her cousins, and I love how excited she is at the prospect of having them over to play. I remember how much I always loved to play with Adam & Aaron, my favorite cousins, and I am glad that L has that same experience in her life.
*my husband's willingness to listen while I complain about something petty/annoying that is totally irrelevant to his life. Like therapy, but cheaper (and undoubtedly more annoying for him - truly a sign that he loves me!)
*crispy grapes (as opposed to soggy grapes - ugh) for a bedtime snack
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