Life could not be any simpler or full of pleasure than it currently is these days. As I stumble out of bed, I reach for my two essentials, my PigCig and my glasses. I make my first glass of iced tea and make my way to my oh-so-comfy recliner. Turn the tube onto Turner Classic Movies or Fox Movie Channel for the perfect B&W movie of the morning. This is where my busy day begins.
First, I wade through the days emails, placing them in order of importance, what gets trashed, what needs read right now and what can be leisurely savored throughout the day. Usually Dad's Daily is first priority, then I scan the subjects to see if I have somehow won any of the many sweepstakes I have entered. (Hasn't happened yet) Recipe of the day and Better Homes and Garden are for later viewing. Next, I catch up on what has been happening in the Facebook world. I take a spin at winning a pair of T3 jeans from Lane Bryant. (Hasn't happened yet) Then, on to Ebay to check out if my favorite saved items are still there. Or maybe over to QVC to check out the Today's Special Value and a short cruise around the site. By now 2 hours or so have flown by and I can call Mom.
We chat for a while, sometimes an hour later and I couldn't tell you what we talked about but it was loads of fun! Back to the computer and some exploring to do .... I have run across something new that needs further investigation or at the very least, a sweepstakes or two need entering.
At least a text or call have come in by now from Chuck or one of the kids, that has made the day even sweeter. Somewhere in all this excitement, I have savored my 2 cups of coffee. Before I know it, lunchtime has come and gone and I realize I need to eat. My usual is cottage cheese and peaches, some times I break it up with eggs or garlic cheese grits. Today, It's 2:45 and I haven't eaten yet! Too busy, have too many important things to do (LOL).
Actually thought about supper early today and put a chicken on to boil and sit for chicken and dumplings tonight. YUMMY! Martha's rolls from Harps and we have a scrumptious hearty meal. Thursday is usually wash day, but I got it done early this week. :-)
Sometimes about this time of afternoon I sneak in a nap. (Tough life, I know)
The late afternoon will be filled with the hubbub of little Jonas and his activity. Supper, get ready for work tomorrow and watch a little Frasier or Everybody Loves Raymond and off to bed early for me! Those last few hours of the day seem to fly by.
It is Thursday, so I begin my "work week" tomorrow. Seriously, three 12 hour days can take the stuffing right out of you. Sometimes it is smooth and easy; others, it starts at a frenetic pace and works its' way up from there!! Saturday especially seem to be the day of craziness- we need 2 more nurses working at times!! And when it is just 2 of us, it is near impossible! We do our best, but by late afternoon, my brain has begun to turn to mush after working at a feverish pace hour after hour. I fall into bed on arriving home and wake for one last day. Sunday is not quite as feverish with a steady stream of calls and the occasional stroke call thrown in for good measure.
Monday is made for resting. No chores, just taking it easy, doing the daily routine, with a little less vigor. A nap for sure. And to bed early too. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, well, you've already got the picture. How sweet it is!!
Of course I do laundry, and dishes, and run errands, and take kids to appointments, and help with Jonas, and listen to the latest crisis in life, but that's all just part of living.
To most, this may seem a terribly boring life. For me, I feel as though I have reached the pinnacle of my life for now, semi-retirement. I have slowed down- I no longer desire to manage 100 people and be response for $3 million dollar a years as I once did. I no longer need to be "doing and going" all the time as I did in my younger years. I enjoy the much simplier things now, the sweet voice of my Jonas as he chatters about all the time. The joy of sharing a quiet evening with Chuck watching old moives. The feeling I get when all the kids come over and we share a meal and good-times. Some would say I'm not engaged, I'm not driven.......... well, they're right. I have disengaged from this psychotic world, and am able to witness and appreciate the wonders of the Lord every single day. I've got it pretty sweet!!
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