I think that I have the tendency to look at at the past and romanticize everything; "oh those were the days", and that sort of thing. Maybe we all do that, I don't know. So I wanted to blog today because I know by this time next week I won't even remember my presently frazzled state of mind. I am sitting here at the computer, it's 12:30 and I have exactly 30 minutes to, 1) work on painting the dining room, which I have been trying to do for 2 weeks now, and 2) exercise. Making time to exercise on a day like this is the last thing I want to do. When I eventually do get in there and turn on Jillian I will be chanting to myself, "I'm doing this for me, I'm doing this for me". I hope it works.
No matter that it's 12:30, and we still have more than half of our school work for the day left to finish, or that I only have half my makeup on, literally half. Only one of my eyes has mascara and eye liner. AND I'm still in my pajamas, and, oh yes, we just rescued Bella from the neighbors roof. They have a ladder going from their deck to the top of their house. There has been a poor little kitty stuck in their fir tree for at least 24 hours and Bella finally spotted it. (Update - the kitty has been rescued)
To top it all off I'm selling a friend's Coach purse for her on Craigslist, to someone who has ended up being a crazy lady. She has been badgering me with dozens of emails about shipping her purse, the cost of shipping her purse, the cost of the purse, and is the cost debatable, and even how it "better not arrive while I am gone for the weekend, because it will just sit out on my porch and someone could take it". Maybe I should deliver her bag in person, in all my one sided makeup glory, so she could see who she's really dealing with. That would teach her.
But why I'm actually blogging is to share some photos from our most recent trip to the zoo. What's that, you say? You mean you don't LOVE looking at other peoples zoo pictures? Well, I completely understand, but this was a particularly excellent zoo day. We were there right at opening, when the animals are the most active, the kids brought their nature journals, took notes and sketched the animals, and best of all, there was a camera crew there filming the walrus(es) for a commercial that will air this summer. So if you live in Seattle and see that commercial, remember we were there! : ) A very good day.
I was a little jealous of this one.
a few pages from Henry's book:
I was a little jealous of this one.
a few pages from Henry's book:
5 comments:
Oh friend, I'm right there with you! Frazzled is my middle name right now. I can even picture your half made up face, because I've had those moments too. Wish I had known you had a Coach purse to sell-I almost bought one in NYC! :) Hope tomorrow is a better day. Your zoo photos are amazing!
It's good to hear that we all have these kinds of days. ;) The weekend is almost here! That looks like a fun day at the zoo. I like Henry's drawings.
I like looking at your zoo pictures. :) And I agree you should hand deliver that purse. Maybe do half your hair, too.
I do love looking at your peacock zoo picture. What a day--I had a craigslist experience today, just not as weird as yours! :)
Nothing is better than a good zoo day!
Sweet, Dear Kristen. I am so sorry that it's been one of those times!!
I do have to thank you for your honesty. It's beyond refreshing to be reminded that every mom/woman has these times...why do I always feel like I am the ONLY one that does?! :)
I have been wanting to blog for a week now but my life this past week has been so frustrating and difficult (and the nausea -- it still haunts me!) that I don't even know what to write.
You inspire me! Your honesty is beautiful.
I also hope your day turned into a great one after that! :)
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