the cap! The teacher probably got the best picture, though. She did well but we'll wait awhile before putting her in the next class. She needs to calm down a bit more. When she got home, she and Jake terrorized Sabu. Maybe Santa will bring her a shock collar!Helping out at the bead shop was good although it was slow which had it's advantages. Jenn had some exciting news to share. Scary in some ways. I should know more when I go in today. I am trying right now to remember not to get too involved and that I need to focus and what is best for me. Although I want to help my children, I can't be fully helpful unless I'm okay with me as well!
Managed to start Project #2 and got the Chinese New Year Cookies made! Couldn't believe I got 4 doz. of those done in 30 minutes! Today I'll try to finish the #2 project and work on getting all the Chocolate Chip Cookies done. That will be a project in itself but I should have the rest of the day with no place to go after the bead shop from 11-1.
Got up at 5:45 today and did the Yee thing. What a wonderful tape that is when I can convince myself to do it! A short series of exercises that take only 15 to 20 min. but addresses every part of the body and makes one feel good all over! Wonder if I should bring it to WA with me so I can use it there. I always feel so much bettter after these gentle stretches.
Speaking of WA reminds me that Megumi has mentioned a trip to Seattle. Wonder if that would be feasible at Christmastime? In other words, what will the roads be like and would the fish market be as much fun as it is in the summer? Also, I'm thinking that maybe Megumi would prefer a spa treatment? But what of Jordan? The girls? So many thoughts!
Goodie boxes to 10 families this year. I think the spiced pecans turned out pretty good and I might need more. If I get the cc cookies made today, perhaps I'll have time to also do the biscotti?
Tomorrow there won't be as much time. Bowling in AM and Jenn has me scheduled from 2-5:30. Friday should be light--11-1 again but, depending on what happened last night, the week end might be filled up with a major project for the shop. We'll see. Need to take one step at a time.
Friday night we'll likely join Jeff and Jenn and Benjamin to see the holiday lights in the park. One thing about this part of the country--they'll serve milk and cookies and give live performances for free! And the lights are always pretty.
However, there is a display that is absolutely outstanding not far from here but does cost a bunch! Maybe when Lloyd gets here it would be some place to take him although I have no idea if that sort of thing interests him.
Am getting kind of excited about his visit! My "little" brother! Wonder what he'll be thinking of his older sister (other than that she's completely nuts!) after his visit! Sure do love him!
Feeling pretty good right now! Thank you Mr. Yee! Ready to start my day!
Peace!
Carol
1 comment:
Mom,
Thank you for posting the picture. I feel bad for Sabu though, he used to be pretty good at sticking up for himself.
Sounds like you are out of the doldrums I hope it lasts a while. They come back but each time it is different.
You are right about being ok with yourself first. I look at it a little differently though. When I am good with myself I am being good with the whole universe. Everything is interconnected. So if I am not ok with myself the whole universe is not ok.
is the Yee tape really a tape? Is there a DVD? We do not have a VCR player in the house anymore; have not had one for a few years. If you tell me the title I will try to order it through net flix and have it here for your visit. I think it is important to do that every day and I might even recommend twice a day. I would invite you to stretch with me but it may be a little over the top for you at this point. Plus my exercises are targeted on making sitting full lotus less painful rather than an all over stretch.
I think we may not be the best folks to ask about the fish market in winter time. It might be best to ask your cousin if it is better in the summer or spring. My intuition says it likely would be though. I am sure Megumi would enjoy a spa package. I think that would be good for her as well. For me? I guess I still have a hard time thinking about what I “want.” I do have a wish list on Amazon that I update fairly regularly. But mostly what I want is a few more hours in the day, a little more sleep, more time with the family, and more time to practice.
Hope you are sending some cookies this way!
Keep taking one step at a time; I think you are doing great!
Tell Uncle Lloyd I said hi! I would like to see him again someday.
Love,
jordan
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