Grace in the Sun

I just want to cry

2009-07-15T10:34:00.001-07:00

This morning I am consumed by an overwhelming sadness. I don't know why. I can feel tears forming behind my eyes and I can't crack a smile.

Nothing about this morning is unusual. I haven't received any bad news. The kids are fighting as normal. I'm just sad. This is very out of character for me.

I don't want to cry in front of the kids, especially when I can't explain why. Yet, I know that I will feel much better after a really good cry.

funny things A says

2009-06-17T10:46:00.000-07:00

I'm always amazed and amused at what kids say:

1. I want to go to Neverfornia because I've never been there before.
2. Mommies right nursies has water and milk is on the left, but no juice.
3. (while the dog is laying in the sun) Lilith is a hot dog!

There's more, but my mommy brain can't think of them right now.

ugh, sinuses

2009-05-12T13:35:00.001-07:00

I woke up this morning with a familiar scratchiness in my throat and pressure in my face. It must be Spring because my allergies are back. So now I'm drinking ginger garlic tea with local honey (yes, it tastes just as wonderful as it sounds) in preparation for some yoga to clear my head. I'm planning on lots of forward bends, fish pose (matsyasana) and skull brightener breath (kapalabhati pranayama). If I feel up to it I might try some inversions, but not if I feel dizzy.

first post

2009-05-10T12:48:00.000-07:00

So I finally get around to starting the blog I've been thinking about for weeks and, of course, I can't think of what to write. So you're getting my to-do list:
1. take kids on our morning walk-done
2. water plants-done
3. start apple chips in the dehydrator (still want to add tomatoes and strawberries)
4. clean the living room and kitchen
5. work on A's birthday sweater, since his birthday was last month
and we're supposed to be at the park around 3 for a birthday party. Something tells me my list will get rolled over until tomorrow.