I’ve definitely been on vacation – I haven’t been paying much attention at all to the day of the week or how much longer I have off. However, it’s been brought to my attention that return to work is fast approaching. As of tomorrow I have 2 more days of vacation left in this long …
Today was much more enjoyable than yesterday. I think it’s because I decided to put relationships first, over getting things done. Sort of. Mainly my relationship with my daughter, for much of the day. In general. what I mean is: today I saw that when I put energy into focusing on my daughter and having …
Normal morning. After breakfast headed to Credit Union (safety deposit box drop) then walk with baby to the park to see the birds. At the park, started thinking about my wallet. How, though it’s cool and locally made, I really didn’t need to buy it and don’t love it. Then started wondering where my wallet …
So today I got annoyed at my husband twice, once possibly deservedly, once probably not. Getting over these fun moments and moving on together were interestingly insightful for me. Both times, once the issue was out in the open my frustration dropped significantly. Both times we used humour and taking ourselves not too seriously to …
Last night I dreamt about Red Square again. This time I was on some type of a camp exchange program in Russia with a group. We had been busy with various activities when I suddenly realized there were only 2 days before we left for home and I still hadn’t been to Red Square. In …
As of today, it feels official: our girl is transitioning from baby to toddler. I’m excited, nostalgic and filled with joy as I watch her growing mobility, understanding, interactions and personhood emerge. Some signs of toddlerhood, and plain old cuteness: Toddling. That is, walking is now her dominant form of motion. And as of today, …
A connected flow of thoughts on my day. Family is really important and takes work to build a healthy, well-functioning extended family. Family time matters and it’s nice to see the streets so quiet as families gather today. I wonder what is so culturally significant about snow on Christmas? I know I feel it and …
Today I finally managed to recommit myself to prayer. For me this means becoming regular with my daily obligatory prayer, making time for prayers with baby, and including at least some focused personal prayer and reading of sacred writings daily. Why today? Well … I need it. I have been feeling stress, guilt and discontent …
Safely home. Aaaah … no place like home. Going on vacation is wonderful. I’ve noticed as I get older that the returning home part is often even more wonderful. Our own bed. Delightful! All our THINGS that we like and use. Knowing where things are and where they belong. Freedom to do as many loads …
Going away is exciting, stimulating, fun. Coming home is renewing, centering, rejuvenating. We’ve been gone for about a week and I am so ready to get home. We’ve seen family and friends, walked, seen sights and – yes – shopped. Now it’s time to get home and resettle in at home. I’m excited to wash …