I’m really looking forward to today!
Brady and I have been tossing around an idea in the recent past and had gotten really excited about it. Last night, we decided to completely nix the whole thing. It was very discouraging. It set the mood for a frustrating evening and a later night. My morning, however, has been wonderful so far. I’ve only been awake for about an hour. My room is nice and cool with the fan going, which is always nice. Plus, I woke up on my own accord. Not to my son crying, not to a lawn mower outside. Just to my body being rested. Sooo refreshing! Since I’ve been up, I’ve chatted with my brother on the phone, made an inquiry into purchasing a djembe, and put on deodorant. And that’s really about it!
My mom will be coming over soon to help me fix my house back up since Dekker’s party. One day I will be better at doing this on my own but she and I have decided I don’t have to feel lame or guilty about it, and that we’re going to just have fun being together. So thats the way I’m gonna take my attitude 🙂 I’m so glad to have the help! Especially today. Dekker is teething. He’s a really great teether, always has been, but these next ones (molars or eye teeth, not sure yet) are proving to be a bit more challenging. And his amber necklace broke yesterday. Sooooo today could be interesting with him. An extra pair of hands will be super helpful!
As I’m writing out the list of things to accomplish today, I’m definitely adding things my mom shouldn’t have to assist me in 🙂 Measure opening for baby gate. Schedule Dekker’s shots. Figure out why basement phone is dead. Oh well! Its gotta be done!
I don’t think you realize how absolutely original you are! I read (reed, not red) your blog with an eye to knowing/loving you/your family but also with the ear of the 20+ years creative-writing teacher………..and I am SO pleasured! Lines like “Since I’ve been up, I’ve chatted with my brother on the phone, made an inquiry into purchasing a djembe, and put on deodorant.”…….are SO strong, and I don’t know if you’re working at it or if that’s just YOU. Awesome. I hate to even SAY this b/c I don’t want to make you hyper-self-aware of your writing……….don’t strain to be great/unique/cool. Just keep doing what you’re doing; it is wonderfully enjoyable.
Willa, you always make me feel so good about what and how I write. Sometimes I cringe at the way I say things. I’m sure you’ve noticed my love for sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and starting with the word “and.” I can’t help but write exactly how I think, haha! Thanks for being so encouraging. I love you!
We had a great day, didn’t we 🙂 So fun to be together ♥