I have become what I used to chuckle at…

Today, I realized that in my suburban mom older age, I have become what I used to giggle at as a young wife/mother years ago.  Okay, maybe not even that long ago, but definately way before I discovered Starbucks. 

 Pre-Starbucks, I used to completely not understand the appeal of a good hot drink ordered from that venerable institution.  Yes, it was good, I’m sure.  Yes, it smelled yummy.  But come on….it’s coffee/tea/cider people.  And all those variations??  Please…just fix something at home.

 Well, flash forward to today:

 ”I’d like a Tall Sugar-Free Cinnamon Dulce Carmel Apple Spice no whip”

Yes…those are the words that came out of my mouth.  Quickly, effortlessly, honed by a couple of years of practice.  And I waited eagerly, took a small sip, and sighed.  I now understand.

15 minutes better #2

Today,

1)  I spent the wee morning hours with one children who had a bad dream.  Instead of sending him back to bed with a hug and a kiss (as I usually do), I laid down next to him for a bit while he drifted back to sleep.  Hearing his breathing even out, seeing his face relax, reminded me of those days when he was a little baby.  It was precious time for this mama.

2)  I gave my older son some morning freedom today.  Instead of starting off school right at 9am, we started later while he played a new game.  He was so thrilled to have me say “yes” to that idea!

15 mins #1

If you’ve been reading here lately, I’m doing a 15 mins better each day.  I’m going to post them here so that I can have a record and be inspired.  Here is yesterday’s:

 1)  Instead of hurriedly rushing through my morning, I sat and played with my youngest.  When he wanted to play all the colors in Hi Ho Cheerio, I said “sure!” and so we did.  I had a wonderful time with him and that hour of play was full of memory making moments.

2)  I spent 30 mins pretending my dressed-up 10 year old really was a man named “Mr Wiggles” come to fix our computer and have a little snack.  The doorbell rang while I was in the midst of doing computer stuff.  I answered and there stood my son, in dad’s tie, a stuffed shirt, men’s dress shoes, and a suit jacket.  He announced in a British voice, “Hello, I’m Mr Wiggles and I’m here to fix your computer”.  I played along and had a wonderful time with him.

15 minutes better, what’s up?, and stuff

Title above is kind of odd isn’t it?  I couldn’t think of any other way to title this post though.

It’s been awhile.  I’ve been traveling, been sick, and then just plain had writer’s block.  Ugh.  But now I’m back and hopefully here to stay. 

Mary over at Owlhaven (www.owlhaven.wordpress.com) is doing a really cool thing.  She’s decided to continue to do her best as a wife/mother each day but is aiming to do 15 mins better.  Then she lists what she’s done.  I thought it was a wonderful way to encourage myself to live in the moment instead of living on a list, checking off each “to do”.  So I have decided to do 15 mins better each day.  And I’ll post here for accountability and encouragement…assuming of course that I still have readers! LOL  Otherwise, I’ll guess I’ll just be posting to me at first.  *grin*

Last night, I went out to dinner with a homeschool moms group that we just formed in our neighborhood.  We went to a great Greek restaurant!  I’ve not ever had Greek food and man oh man is it good!  I stuffed my little self!  Including a half serving of Baclava cheesecake…a slice of toasty gone to heaven sweetness.  Yummo…my mouth is still watering!  We had some great conversations about life, homeschool, curriculum, children, Haiti, and all sorts of other topics.  I love to get together with other women and just talk.  It’s fun to hear all the different perspectives and experiences that we as women have stored up.

 This morning, we have to leave an hour earlier than normal to get to the dentist.  One of my children has an extra tooth (!) that is coming in all of a sudden.  So, we’re off to figure out how to have that taken care of.  I have a feeling it involves anesthesia and an extraction. 

 Talk to you soon!