The Simple Daybook of a Stepford Wife

For July 3rd, 2011

Outside my Window

I see that everything is glassy from the light rain falling outside.  The emerald color of the trees and the Rhododendrons is so piercing and bright that you could almost picture yourself sitting in a tropical rainforest.  My Hostas, normally a quiet and subtle beautiful, are really shining in this weather.  The rain and the light through the clouds have turned them a delishious lime green color.  The light rain has kept everybody in the neighborhood inside and with Baby Boy asleep, there is this peaceful quiet all through the house.  The only thing seemingly unaffected by the weather is the chipmonk who zips by my sliding door doing, looking very busy at doing whatever chipmonks do.

I am Thinking

I'm thinking that quiet moments like this are so few and far between...  Usually there is some noise in or around the house.  Baby Boy playing, the TV, kids outside playing, phone ringing, knocks at the door...  So I'm enjoying the quiet solitude where I feel like I can enjoy the beauty of nature from the comfort of my bed and an open window.  I'm doing a lot of thinking about my passage for the week, there's a lot that it brings to my mind.  I feel like I should be writing it down, but I'm trying to feel the passage, not think it.  An incredible change.

I am Thankful For

Honestly, I'm thankful for the quiet, thankful for a moment to get back to myself.  I'm thankful for my family of course, but sometimes I forget to be thankful for those moments where we're not together and I can spend time with myself. 

I am Reading

Right now, my library is a parade of magazines, cookbooks, and blogs.  Most of my reading material for today will be coupons and sales flyers.  Sunday's are busy for me since it's coupon day.  First weekend of the month and a holiday weekend also mean P&G coupons (the best of the bunch) are out and properly shopped sales are amazing.

I am Hoping

I am hoping that in moments where I feel rushed and frantic, I will remember how I feel right at this exact second.  I hope that the time I can enjoy something similar again isn't too far away.  I'm hoping for a really good week.

I am Hearing

The sound of rain hitting the leaves and the gentle rolls of thunder from a storm moving in.  I love morning thunderstorms.  We only get maybe half a dozen all year so I always feel like a day that starts with a thunderstorm is a magical day.  From the other room, I can hear Baby Boy's many music-making gizmos and sound machines to help him sleep.  It's ironic that the sound of the fake ocean drowns out the sound of the real rain, though I don't know that he'll notice. 

Around the House

I'm ashamed to say that the house is a disaster.  Kid's toys everywhere, laundry that needs to be folded, video games in a pile next to the TV.  Last night was date night, so instead of cleaning when I had a chance in the evening, we all went out.  By the time we got back, I was way too tired to take care of it. 

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week

A busy week...  July 4th is also our area's 250th anniversary so there's a lot to do and see if the weather holds out.  Tuesday is a job interview that I'm hoping will compliment my going back to college.  Then later in the week, family travels up from the South and is up to stay for a week.  Can't wait!

Picture of the Day

A beautiful, rainy morning