Some Unexpected Quiet Time

This week has been a nonstop flurry of activity. The weekend was taken on with determination and endurance. After yesterday’s schedule of sports and friends, I fell into bed, setting the alarm for 6, which meant “sleeping in”. I knew that getting up at 6 would give me enough time to get everyone going for church and still allow me to feel like I’d gotten some extra sleep. We powered out the morning with Liturgy, getting set up with books and a beginning-of-the-year blessing for Eastern Christian Formation classes. Then I brought the girls to a friend’s house where they are learning to make fondant and to decorate their own cakes. When I got in the van, I realized I only had 3 kids and they were all boys. I can’t remember the last time that has happened. We headed to the Back to School picnic at the school and met up with friends and enjoyed lunch. While we were there, Tristan and Max were invited to catch a ride to visit the tide pools in Point Loma for the afternoon. This meant that I walked away from the picnic with only Luke-Xavier! So he and I left in the very empty, 15-passenger, van together and headed home. When we got here, I realized that he was ready for a nap and that I would suddenly be in a quiet house all afternoon. HOORAY! I’ve needed a little quiet time after the schedule we’re keeping. So, I’m off to clean and organize my room, get some laundry going and spread the paperwork out on the dining table. I know that none of that sounds exciting or fun, but I’ll be doing it ALONE! I’m putting the iPod into it’s dock, getting some music going and tuning out the world.

Sometime unexpected things are the best!

Have a great day~

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