Monday, June 15, 2009

Not Bad For A Monday


Maybe it's because two children have begun break, or because it rained on Saturday. Maybe it's because the house is very nearly clean and has a post party glow. Maybe it's because I finally found us a place to stay for the two nights in Belgium, so that we won't have to ponder the possibility of shutting our eyes in a train station... Whatever it is, I have to say I feel pretty good for a Monday morning. There is still lots to be done and the days are zipping past, but I feel kind of mellow and kind of *ready.*

He he hee hee...

That's my nervous laughter, as I consider the reckless daring of thinking I might be *ready!* Please note: I am not tempting fate. I know there is plenty left to accomplish. I have not forgotten the state of the garage or my our closet. It has not slipped my mind that Geoff is working right up until take-off, that my to-do list still has 42 items that have not been crossed off. Honestly, "I feel kind of ready" is more of a spiritual state of mind, a coming to peace with the relative state of our situation, than a "mission accomplished" kind of declaration.

Okay then. That's better.


In our usual fashion we have extended our celebration of Alex's birthday. One day of honoring and playing is just too brief. We had a cook-out. Low key and so very nice. Holly and Rich came with the cousins and Tutu, and the boys' school friend, Tamara, joined us too. We didn't go to In-N-Out, but we did bring the indoors out. Our dining table looks good on the patio... I wish it could stay there actually.


Even Chango approved, and he looked adorable enjoying the evening from the cushioned comfort of the Radio Flyer. Betty followed Izzy and Maria and did a pretty fair job of keeping the floor clean of melon seeds and chip crumbs. Good Betty. (Betty is a Chicken, if you don't know. Just saying, so no one thinks we abuse guests.)


Alex and Geoff went out and found a piñata. They make 'em tough these days. We all took some serious swings, with direct contact and the piñata withstood the beating admirably.


Of course a plastic bat is probably a pretty flimsy tool for the job. You can see Maria meant business. ¡Dale, dale, dale!


Here come the big boys. Even Holly and I gave it a whoopin'. Hey, Geoff put dark chocolate in there. You'd beat a dinosaur for dark chocolate, wouldn't you?


I think everyone had a good time.


Even before he blew out his candle, one wish came true: Tutu Ruth brought Alex's favorite dessert, her rhubarb-strawberry crisp.


So, what was his other wish? I hope it comes true.


Another wish come true!
Nice hat Alex!



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Goodness. I was tempting fate. It seems we may get our foot in a door... a selling agent is meeting me later this morning to write up an offer on a place we kind of, sort of want to buy. I am trying to be focused and optimistic, yet detached. If we even make it to the next level of negotiating it could mean our lives will get about 99% more complicated, and naturally this would all come as we are about to board a plane heading to Europe. We need a very good house inspector. We need goodness and light to align, God to bless us (more) and all conveniences of this modern age to serve us well and true. Suddenly my Mellow Monday Morning feels jittery, anxious, sort of nauseating, deeply hopeful, yet full of trepidation and fear.

It's a blue house. There's a fig tree. It has nooks and sunrise views.

Detach
Believe!
Detach
Believe!
Detach
BELIEVE!

7 comments:

nikkipolani said...

and HOPE!

Tonia said...

Fingers crossed on the house! I have been behind in my blog reading so had to catch up a little. I hope you enjoy Belgium. I fell in love with the country 22 years ago. I am not sure of your itinerary, but I hope you get to Brugges. It is (or was) a place out of a fairytale to me. I can't wait to hear about your adventures when you get back!
Great job on all of the sewing.
Breathe deep and slowly, it will all come together. Cheers! Tonia

Anna Banana said...

I believe! The only house inspector I know is on vacation in Rhode Island, not sure when he gets back. Pretty sure it's after you leave. Fingers crossed for you!

judy in ky said...

You do lead a beautiful life! I love your photos.
And my fingers are crossed, too.

Julie said...

Please continue to try to stay detached, but I said a prayer on your behalf just now. :)

(I find detachment a difficult thing, as well.)

Mama Spark said...

Looks like a fun party! I'll keep you in my prayers for the house!!

Jennifer said...

Believing from here~