Creating a comfortable life one moment at a time
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Is it May 1st already? My goodness, time is flying by.
When you were small, did you ever leave May Day baskets for your neighbors? I remember making woven paper baskets, setting them on the neighbors’ front steps, ringing the doorbell, and then running to hide, giggling, in the bushes to watch their surprised faces when they discovered the little treats.
A lot of my inspiration seems to be coming from Facebook these days, but when a friend shared this it made me smile. Mike Anderick created this poster for Burning Through Pages, a nonprofit organization dedicated to getting kids reading.
What would your kids look like on books these days?
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I’m giving myself a little encouragement today because I really need it. Really, really need it.
Do you ever find yourself saying “yes” to some crazy things because, hey, life is short?
My latest “yes” involves tap dancing and a certain pop icon. I’m wondering how I got myself into this, but I’m also trying to enjoy the ride.
What adventures are you saying “yes” to right now?
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One of my favorite daily rituals takes place after the kids get on the bus and before Tim goes to work. We sit and have coffee together and, ideally, this is a time for peaceful reflection and camaraderie. But sometimes I slip and turn it into a fretting session.
The other day my fretting was on getting older. I don’t remember what set it off exactly (my looming birthday, perhaps?), but I do remember what Tim’s reply was:
“When I see a woman who looks good in her forties, I think she’s more attractive than someone who looks good in her 20s because it’s harder to do.”
I ate that right up, let me tell you.
Of course Tim wasn’t just talking about combating the effects of gravity. We more mature women have so many things pulling us in different directions that taking time to exercise and moisturize and get enough sleep can seem impossible.
So, yes, we might have to work a little harder. But I want to be like those women over 40 I admire who’ve kept that spring in their step and sparkle in their eye.
And just for fun: Have you read this little gem by Andy Rooney on women over 40?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NScs_qX2Okk
When I watched this video posted by a friend on Facebook, I wasn’t prepared to react so emotionally. I’m not exactly a competitive athlete (or trying to raise one), but I think the idea of supporting your child in whatever his or her passion is, whether it’s sports or music or writing, is a wonderful thing. Maybe the next time I stand, overwhelmed, looking at our calendar, I’ll think of this video and find a renewed sense of purpose!
Of course the video makes me think of my own mom, who carted me to piano lessons week after week, year after year. My parents were so young and didn’t have a lot of money, but Mom made that commitment and I’m so grateful for it. Did you have a passion that your parents helped you pursue?
And speaking of the Olympics, are you a fan? I enjoy watching the events, but my favorites are the “how I got here stories.” So much inspiration.