So it took about a week for me to fully recover from Paris and to get enough distance that I no longer have the blues about my normal life. What a relief, I certainly didn't want to keep feeling that way. It helped that I got back in to my normal schedule last week and went to the gym MWF and went walking Tuesday and Thursday, plus I was prepping for breakfast with the Sistas so I spent my week organizing and cleaning so it helped ease me back into real life.
I worked in the yard one morning last week and then again this morning and just loved it. Early morning in the yard is one of my favorite places to be. We have an insane number of birds that frequent our bird feeder and who have a lot to talk about at that hour (and all the hours of the day really). I continued my war on weeds (I'm losing this fight) and planted some more flowers. I adore flowers and take such delight in watching them grow. It's seriously one of the great pleasures in life for me. I just wish I was better at it. I love the way the morning light hits them and shows off all their colors. I had a little photo shoot and love using the photos as my screensaver.
Yesterday's Mother's Day festivities included breakfast in bed for me (such a treat) while reading my favorite book of all time Angle of Repose (this is my 3rd time reading it) until it was finally time to come out in to the family room to receive my big surprise gift.
I wasn't expecting anything much because of my big trip, but that made the surprise that much better. I don't normally condone giving appliances for birthdays or Mother's Day, but this baby is the exception. I was totally shocked to open up my big present to find a Dyson Vacuum cleaner! I love to vacuum and do it daily so to have the most awesome of all the vacuums in my house is a great gift. I had to try it out and was particularly thrilled with the hose extension (17 feet!), spiders beware because I'm coming for you! What a great surprise, it's almost embarrassing that I'm this giddy about a vacuum cleaner.
Today I have been ultra productive.
--Went walking with the kids 6:30-7:30am (Whitney didn't fair so well.)
--Pulled weeds, watered the lawn, tended to flowers.
--Cleaned the garage 9:00-12:00
--Did 4 loads of laundry, hung and put away
--Dropped 3 bags off at DI and 2 bags of paper to be recycled
--Talked to Amie for a couple hours while finishing up the garage
Nice. So it's 4:06 and I haven't showered yet, but I'm oh so pleased with all I got done today.
**Did you have a good Mother's Day?
How do you feel about flowers?
Are you productive today?**
How do you feel about flowers?
Are you productive today?**
31 comments:
I love your description of morning in your yard. I love mornings: the sun, the birds, the flowers. Sounds like heaven.
I want to read that book, but have yet to check it out. Maybe next library visit.
Let's see have I been productive today? I went swimming does that count. Other than that I've been on the computer, took a nap, and let the hours waste away doing absolutely nothing. So no I have been anti-productive. I guess there's always tomorrow.
Glad to see that you had such a terrific Mother's Day! Don't worry, you are NOT crazy for being giddy over a vacuum. I have been wanting to get a Dyson for the past 6 months, but just haven't run into anyone who actually has one. What do you think? Is it brilliant? For Mother's Day, I got hi-speed internet and cable! I think I might have been one of the last people to get it. I was/am so excited. Now, I don't have to wait 25 minutes just for a blog(yours) full of fun/beautiful photos to load. Yay, can you tell I am happy?
It looks like you are good with the flowers. Those pictures are beautiful. It makes me want to start planting.
I was just as giddy when I got my Dyson last year. I always tell my kids to leave the living room because it's time for a date with the Dyson. We get along quite well!
I had the flu yesterday so I hardly feel like it was Mother's Day. Although I did get a long nap and that was nice.
I love flowers! The only thing I need to do is learn how to take care of them, they usually die in my care!
You certainly have the green thumb for your flowers.It's great that you enjoy that so much, I wish I had the knack for it.
I would be just as ecstatic over a new vacuum, do not feel embarassed at all! When you get a chance, give us the low down on the Dyson. Exactly how fabulous is it?
I was marginally productive today, it's all relative right?
Home-made screen savers are fabby!
I went to Asda (is that your Walmart??) and spent £50 (is that about $100?) on a photo frame, a scented candle, new bedding for Erin, an alarm clock for Paul, new bath towels and storage boxes.
Then I came home and cleaned (bah!), but feel soundly better for it.
Ooh, are you an upright fan? I've got a Panasonic cylinder. Love my crevice tool. Hahaha.
Ooooh, I love my Dyson too! We got it about 2 years ago and no other vaccuum compares.
Today was productive. Luci had her kindergarten end of year program and reception this morning, then I ran home and got some things done around the house, then this afternoon she had portraits in her ballet recital costume. Then tonight Griffin undid all my hard work around the house I accomplished this a.m.! Oh well!
There is something so nourishing about getting your hands in the dirt and planting something that you know will grow and take on a life of its own. Gardening is like taking part in mini-creations everyday. How often do we take such an up-close look at life? Isn't dirt the best?!
A DYSON!!!! You know that I have a vacuum addiction! I love mine and I vacuum daily! What a great surprise!
I love flowers this time of year and I love to plant! I am in constant awe when they bloom or my garden starts to produce. Just amazes me!
You sound like you accomplished a ton! Three cheers for you! I only got a load of laundry ton and the junk piles on my kitchen counter from the mail while I was gone. Hmmm!
Nothing compares to a Dyson!!!!!! Enjoy vacuuming!
I just have to say that I love to vacuum!! I love the lines that it leaves in my carpet.. I almost have an obsession about it.. when we picked new carpet for our basement, I tried to pick something tha you couldn't see the lines in so I couldn't obsess about someone walking on my carpet!
I've always wanted to try that vacum - is it as good as they say it is? Glad got so much done! I just love those types of days! Beautiful flowers too!
If only all days could be so productive! OH, and the dyson. Someday I'll join you in the ownership of such a grand housekeeping tool. I'm thinking I need the "pet" one. With four girls with long hair, we might as well have a pet. Happy Vacuuming
I LOVE your flowers. They look amazing. I thumb is far from green, I am very impressed with what you can do.
Sounds like you had a great mother's day. I hope that you felt appreciated.
P.S.-I am so jealous of your vacuum. I have wanted one of those forever...
Your flowers are looking so pretty. I enjoy early outings in the yard as well. However, as of late we have some pretty talkative birds around 10pm. What's up with that?
I am impressed you are reading a book for the 3rd time. I don't think I have read any of mine more than once. Although I probably couldn't tell you anything about it because of it.
Score on the vaccum! I must say I am jealous mine is looking pretty sad these days duct taped together. Hopefully next year! Glad you had a wonderful day and are back in the swing of things. :)
When I was growing up vacuuming the kitchen and family room was done every night after the dinner dishes were done. That's a lot of conditioning, and it worked: I love to vacuum. I love a freshly vacuumed floor.
Welcome home, mentally!
I love my dyson also. It is so fun to use. I love how long the hose is also. It is amazing what I can reach.
I can't belevie how much you got done today. That is the best. I wish I could say that I love working in the yard. I don't really. I love looking at the flowers but don't enjoy planting them.
Wow, I'm impressed with your productivity! I didn't realize one could accomplish all that in one day!
LOVE the vacuum! Sounds like you had a great Mother's Day.
I hate vacuuming and that sucker (pun intended) looks aaaaaaamazing! Great gift for the vacuum obsessed. Usually, an appliance on Mother's Day would elicit a slap... but this make perfect sense because of your love of the sport of vacuuming. Yay!
I'm glad to hear you are feeling back in the groove!
I was equally giddy when I brought my Dyson home. I'm rather an appliance fan.
It's always tricky to get back into the swing of Real life after vacations. And Paris? Well, more than one reason not to want to accept reality after such a dream.
I love the flower pictures, the blue one looks especially cool.
I can't wait for the vacuum demo.
I'm glad you are 'back to reality.' I wish my day were so productive. I really need to have some dejunking time.
Your flowers are beautiful! I'm still waiting for my yard to spontaneously burst out into color without me planting a single thing. It's working real well for me so far. ;) I think getting a Dyson for Mother's day is so great, and I would love one if we had one stitch of carpet in our house, but we don't. As far as getting appliances for gifts, if you want it, it's great! If it is used as a hint that you should be doing something, say a frying pan because you aren't cooking much, that is not so great. I'm glad you had a good Mother's Day!
your flowers are beautiful. I am so looking forward to our new place. My first yard! yea!
Dyson-so exciting. We are going to get one when we move. Is it as cool as it has been raved about? I'd love to know.
Wow!! Your day sure was productive. Love the vacuum. What a great gift! I'm anti appliances for b'day gifts too but that one is ok :D.
I'm glad you had a great Mother's Day. The pic of you in bed with breakfast and a book tells me your day started off on the right foot. Thanks for the bday wish!
Sounds a lot like my day yesterday. Finally feel like I'm living again so I got tons done.
Glad you finally got that vacuum you've been dreaming about.
Beautiful flowers.
the pics from your garden are beautiful. i love when i get to enjoy the morning.
Congrats on the Dyson! I adore mine. I'm always a bit horrified by how much it picks up -- but I'd rather have it picked up than be in my carpet. Ick!
I love your flower pictures, especially the blue flax. My grandparents always had those growing at their house, and they are some of my favorites.
I love your early morning rising. Once Mason decides that he can get back to being a very good sleeper, I'll have to try the morning thing. Today I didn't even finish getting ready until 11:00, and then my day was 1/2 shot. (speaking of the devil...it's almost midnight and the creature is stirring! Ahhh!!!! Paris was not good on the baby schedule.)
yay dyson! i LOVE my dyson and like melanie, i have regular dates with mine, more than any other in my life. lol. it really was a life changing appliance for me and i was thrilled to purchase mine.
i too love mornings-- crisp and cool adn birds chirping. throw in a cup of starbucks and i am happy!
i wish i liked gardening. something about the dirt and slugs that i can't past.
What in the world?? A Dyson?! I'm so jealous. You of all people deserve one, you are the vacuuming queen.
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