Another tree themed art in progress. I am using all the deliciously inspiring books I’ve recently bought.
I’m feeling happy. I’ve learned over the years that with rare exceptions there are no real reasons we feel the way we feel. I feel happy and then I feel sad and I work hard to attribute meaning to each. Instead I am just going to bask in the glory of it for a bit and enjoy it best I can.
I meant to mention this last night. Nathaniel stood up all by himself for the first time last night in the bath. When he was taking his bath, he pulled himself up on the tub and then I gave him this plastic toy and he held it with both of his hands, just standing up. David and I both cheered and Nathaniel of course didn’t even notice it. He was busy chewing his toy. We didn’t try to repeat it but I think I might practice with him some tomorrow.
He’s eating almost all by himself a lot now and I get to sit there and enjoy watching him.
Work is going well actually and I am feeling relaxed for a change. Trying to do the best I can everyday without stressing myself deeply. I hope I can continue to do this.
Note to Self:
I need to take care of myself more. Not only in the daily ways like taking time for myself, eating something besides graham crackers and coffee, etc. but also in the bigger ways. It’s been two years since my last checkup. A year since I’ve been to the dentist (even for a cleaning) and longer since I’ve had my eyes checked. My TMJ has gotten considerably worse and my arms are hurting and so is my back. I know sleep helps a lot with most of these but I do need to pay attention. I am not that young anymore (I am not saying I’m old, but I am certainly not 20.) and it’s part of my responsibility to not just myself but my kids and husband to do a better job of taking care of myself. This is just a reminder for myself for when I tell myself I am too busy or overwhelmed to take care of these things.
Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I felt some air going into my tooth this morning so I am thankful my dentist squeezed me in to check and even more thankful that nothing seems to be wrong.
2. I am thankful for art. SO thankful for art and how happy it makes me.
3. Thankful for my full life. That I get to do so much of what I love. That I get to have such a great husband and the most amazing kids. And that I get to work for a company i love with people I admire and respect and for a product I value and use daily (using it right now). That I get to do art every day. That I can afford to buy new supplies when I really want to. That I have the kindest and most supportive parents. And a sister who is so amazing and kind and generous and always makes me feel special. I can go on and on. There is so much I am grateful for in my life and when I sit to think about it, it always overwhelms me. I want to remember that feeling forever.
Two Things David’s Grateful For:
1. Playing imaginary ice skating with Ofir.
2. Getting a car that self-winds from my dentist.
No wii? Yep, didn’t get to play wii today.
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