Bill’s out flying. I just finished poking around on Pinterest. The house is quiet except for songs from the 50′s and 60′s humming out of my TV. I love this feeling. For the moment, life is simple.
We had another great week. I made a mid-week trip to Virginia to complete some errands, and that allowed me to be free of the running around on the weekend to tie up grocery shopping and school lists that seem to pile up each week. It also broke the week up nicely. As did a visit before school with my former colleague and good friend, Jenny. Time fills up so quickly; I’m so glad to have a friend who’s willing to get out the door a half hour early on school mornings to meet up when our visits have been too few and far between. I had another visit Saturday morning with my high school friend and college roommate, Laura. We met up with my sisters at April’s house. There were SIX kids to fill the house. Times have changed, but only in a lovely way. It was nice to have the chance to catch up.
Bill and I finished up the final season of 24 this weekend. I am pleased to say I was happy with the way they ended the show. And now that we’ve completed the series, I’m really thinking about canceling our Netflix subscription. With Redbox as handy as it is, I feel like we’d do just as well (and possibly better) to rent movies more regularly that way. So, yes, big decisions. 
This morning I got to spend a couple hours with my sweet niece, Laurin. It’s not often that I’ve had the chance to hang out with her one-on-one. That’s a difference with the second round of babies in our family. So, it was fun to play with her – and I might even say “visit”. She is such a good talker for such a young little girl! We looked at pictures, read a couple books, and danced around a bit. She was far more cuddly that she’s ever been with me. So much fun!
The Vikings were on today, so I happily invested my time in a nap. This is turning into a fantastic Sunday tradition. After I woke up, I finished a couple of work items I needed to give a bit of attention to, and then Bill and I hopped in the boat again. My goodness it’s gorgeous on the lake. We took a nice long ride and tried to explore a couple of parts of the lake we’re less familiar with. Having grown up on this lake, you’d think I’d be able to navigated it like the back of my hand. But it’s so BIG, and I’m used to just going to the same spots. It’ll be fun for us to learn our way around a bit better together.
Next weekend I think I need to spend some time de-cluttering. It must be the change of the seasons, but I am antsy to simplify life. I want less stuff around. I want organization! I actually heard a story about how President Obama eliminated everything from his wardrobe except blue, black, and gray suits so that he never has to waste time or energy thinking about what to wear. I want that. (Of course, I would more likely go with flannel pants and long-sleeve t-shirts.)
I think Steve Jobs did something like that too. But you shouldn’t. At least not entirely. You look too pretty in colors! xoxo
What a nice week & weekend. Sounds simply perfect ~ those moments are few & far between so we always have to treasure them. Thanks for posting, it was good to hear about such a happy week!