This morning, rather at the last minute, I realized that my calendar for the week includes a conference on Friday and Saturday. And seeing that I only have to put in 20 hours each week, this realization means that I GET TO STAY HOME TODAY!!! So, having a free day you did not expect is sort of like having a blank piece of paper in front of you and trying to figure out what to write. There is no lack of possibility, from doing some overdue closet organizing to doing some writing, to planning a quilt (2 on the docket for grad gifts). The danger of a block of unplanned anticipated free time is the paralyzing indecision of how to spend it well, ultimately resulting in a squandered day. While a little squandering never hurt anybody, I would like to have SOMETHING to show for this day...
Grandboy story of the day: Last week, C. took a tumble down the basement stairs. Toddlers are amazingly resilient, and while he sported a goose egg on his head and a few bruises, he was none the worse for wear, and was back to jumping off the couch within minutes. But he DOES remember...yesterday, he walked over to the door to the basement (which, by the way was safely latched), touched the door, said, "owie", and ran away. Maybe he'll make it to his second birthday afterall...
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