* I took a quick trip to Utah over spring break. I hemmed and hawed about whether to go or not (of course I did). I talked myself in and out of it many times. And then, at the last minute, I chose GO. And we did, me and the kids, with my mom and Halley. And it was so, so good to get out of my life for a few days, not to escape badness just to interrupt the cycles that were repeating...to get above the haze that had settled over my consciousness, to re-realize what I really want from life, and what it requires of me to make it happen. After much blog reading and e.mailing and admiration/adoration from afar, I finally got to meet Lori, which was just as wonderful as could be. Truly, I can't remember meeting someone whose goodness touched me so deeply as hers. I did a lot of thinking and observing and realizing. I came home happier.
Here are a few other random, recent bits:
* With 11:00 church and children who, for the most part, get themselves ready, I have time to do my hair on Sunday mornings. A happy bonus. Last week I tried my hand at a french braid. I liked it. So did the fifteen year old girls I teach :)
* The "lot-a-lot going on around here" had to do with the fact that we almost bought a house a couple weeks ago. Made an offer, sellers accepted it, got an inspection -- that kind of almost. The inspection yielded muchos problems, big ones that we didn't want to touch (we were sort of expecting this - the house was built in 1955). We feel relieved about it, like we dodged a bullet. And also disappointed (me) because I was ready to throw myself headlong into a project (or 500 - which that house/property easily had).
* This is our dear friend, Ethyl. We visit her regularly. She warms me to the core - she is so sweet and funny and amazing. She is eighty something, still cooks for herself, has a facebook page (or used to 'til it got hacked), always has painted nails and there is not a speck of dust in her little apartment. Not a speck! She always has cookies or hot chocolate or pudding for us. And she says the best things, like "Bingo! There goes McGinny!" when Lily drops her cookie on the floor.
A few days ago Lily and I went for a long drive in the country. We ended up at the temple. We shared a peanut butter sandwich that I had packed, and a perfect apple. It was drizzly and gray, not picnic weather at all. But we walked the beautiful, quiet grounds and absorbed some of the goodness of the temple by osmosis, I think; I was hoping for that. Lily twirled and twirled in her sparkly gold shoes. She is so happy. She doesn't worry about anything. I want to be more like her.
* I mowed my lawns yesterday afternoon and looooooved it. That smell of fresh cut grass, it is happiness. I am so thankful for another growing season.
* I got these glasses in Utah. They are quite large and very fake and quite a bit ridiculous, but I kind of love them. Plus, my sister and my sister in law got a pair too, so it's kind of a solidarity thing. I put them on when I got home and Nate pulled me close and smooched me good and whispered, "i always wanted to kiss a girl with glasses."
well then. i think i'll wear them tomorrow.
* I got these glasses in Utah. They are quite large and very fake and quite a bit ridiculous, but I kind of love them. Plus, my sister and my sister in law got a pair too, so it's kind of a solidarity thing. I put them on when I got home and Nate pulled me close and smooched me good and whispered, "i always wanted to kiss a girl with glasses."
well then. i think i'll wear them tomorrow.
Your braid is SO thick and lovely! Oh to have thick, luscious hair!? :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad my commented lifted your spirits a bit. I sure love you, dear.
This post made me smile. Love you, my friend!
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