Virtual Coffee

Good morning!!!

Ok. It's not morning anymore. So, I guess we'll be having some night time virtual coffee.

If you were really over here having some evening coffee with me...I'd tell you how beautiful today was. How it was in the high 60s. How my lovely friend came over to clean my house and I followed her around talking her ear off. How I immediately started cleaning more after she left because I am such a weirdo.

If you were really at my kitchen table chatting with me...I'd tell you that I finally bought Elisabeth a new bike today. That Elisabeth outgrew her bike last fall but we kept forgetting to actually purchase her a new one. That Julia fell asleep laying down in the cart at Wal-Mart and I had to place groceries around her. That a few people stopped me just to tell me how cute it was my daughter was so contentedly sleeping in a shopping cart.

As you asked me for a second cup of coffee...I'd say that I am happy today. I am trying to appreciate everything I have--good health, a fabulous home, 2 beautiful girls, a husband I adore, friends who are beyond terrific, family that is always there for us. I am trying to be more at peace with all the things I find so frustrating and not let that frustration dominate my whole mood, day, outlook. I am blessed with many wonderful things in my life and I need to learn to appreciate them more.

Before you leave for the night...I'll ask what's new with you? What are you reading now? I'm reading David Sedaris' "Naked" and loving it. I've also read quite a few Stephanie Plum novels by Janet Evanovich. What are your plans for the week? Anything you're hoping to accomplish? Anything you're dreading?

Thank you for coming over. Sorry this had to be such a late date. I do so love when you stop by, though.