I tend to become a little edgy, restless, and dark around this time of year, especially when the mercury seems to be creeping up sooooo slowly. Not sure why I would further exacerbate the gloom of the coldest winter in twelve years by reading this book and this one and watching this movie. I would love to say that it was the books and the movie alone that led me to consider what I take for granted in my life….but I’ll be honest it was the loss of my internet “connectivity” for 52 hours that really woke me up.
So here is my list of the five things I’m grateful for today….
1. The ability to breathe freely. 2. A good cup of coffee and the absurdity of the fact that I can actually debate whether I want to grind and brew my own fair trade organic or visit a local shop for some caffeinated drink with whipped cream and shavings. 3. My husband….shush…don’t tell him. In the initial moments following my most recent birth I must have agreed when my dearest requested a five day trip to his beloved mountains. I attribute this total lapse in judgment to distraction and the thought I could do anything, like being a single parent for five days, since I had just completed a "successful" VBAC. Well let’s just say I can do it...just not very well. I need him as much as he needs fresh powder. 4. Okay, I was ambitious when I said five….need to go sleep in my clean sheets in my heated house.
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