Today was another dreary late winter day with a few flecks of snow falling and many reasons to be glum. But I honestly could not find a reason to be a down in the dumps Jane.
After waking up way too late following the time change, all three kids made it to school with snacks and homework in hand. Finally, for the first time since Thursday, I had some kid-free time. Luckily, a great friend was free for some shopping. We had a great time finding deals at a Borders going out of business and I found a great little black dress for a soiree we are attending on Saturday. A great morning.
I have really been feeling energized this past week and am definitely starting to see a light at the end of the tunnel. Last week before the beginning of the happiness project, I was feeling as though I was stuck in Groundhog Day. Every day the same. Every day, no fun.
To say that every moment is a blissful time, would be misleading. Rather I am trying to remember what it is like to be childlike and to leave the anger at the door. I am not as snappy, quick to judge, nor on the edge of reasoning.
Things that usually seem so stressful to me are finally feeling like just a few errands. For instance today in one hour, I needed to mail some letters, cash some checks and deposit them into my bank account and pay some bills at City Hall - all with a cranky child in tow. Normally (read the past few months) this would send me over the edge of reasoning, but today, I made it a game for the little guy and we actually had fun! We counted the steps to town hall, looked for lollipops at the bank and wished the mail a bon voyage. All chores were accomplished within 25 minutes and we were both happy.
Seems fitting that as I am finding some comfort for my bruised soul, I decided to make a wonderful smelling butternut squash coconut lime soup for dinner. I have tasted the cooking delight and can't wait to eat it tonight. My kids keep telling me that the kitchen smells stinky from the cumin and cinnamon. I told them that is the smell of a hug. They all just rolled their eyes at me.
Here is Bell X1, a great Irish band I found, singing about "Alphabet Soup."
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