I’m trying to be more realistic in the last month we are home. During these four months I was going to work 20 hours a week, finish a novel, write publicity materials for the Malawi UMC, ease into a regular running routine, and work on my Chichewa vocabulary. hmmm… the best laid plans. I think I’ve done a pretty good job about readjusting my expectations and not getting (too) stressed out about work undone.
But today I’m doing a better job of enjoying the moment. The kids have friends over and I had a rare moment of parental creativity breaking down some large boxes and getting out tape and markers to create a fort. If I could hear much more of the pretend conversation I might be more disturbed, “…boys sneaking in…” “…I need to get my beauty sleep” “…and then pretend the mean lady comes”. But how bad can it be with Carter in his Spiderman costume, toting around his favorite stuffed bear?
In the meantime, there are several windows open on my laptop. I’ve scheduled a guy to re-finish the deck at the Gray House and made dentist appointments for Carter and Jeff. Ordered some print orders online from Kinko’s for a project I will surely finish by August 30 as I promised. Scheduled an interview with UpperRoom staff for “my book that is coming out” (that just sounds nice) and arranged some childcare for next week. All while IM-ing Jeff at work.
Deep breath. Life is good.
Train is playing, thunder is rumbling in the background and the kids are all playing happily. I’ll take it!
amen!