Highlights
The past month was another busy, overwhelming 30 days. This made the highlights that much brighter. Here they are.
Oh but first, today's News of The Bizarre.
I awoke just before 1am this morning in mild shock. I dreamt that my hand had flung up toward my nose. But instead of relaxing back to sleep knowing it was just a dream, I noticed my nose was leaking. I went to the bathroom to turn on the light and my nose was bleeding. I had somehow jabbed my nasal septum with my fingernail in my sleep. ??? The thought of this made me lightheaded and the blood drained from my face, which was good because I wanted my nose to stop bleeding. The queasiness gave me an upset stomach, which then made me poop. Hope I didn't lose any friends by telling this story.
On to the highlights, in no planned order.
1. Seeing our basement transformed from a dungeon (no walls, no ceiling, no light) to a cheerful, livable space. This morning our painter applied the color "Butter" to the new walls.
2. Thursdays. Thursdays are when I come up for air after three days in an abyss of relentless responsibility.
3. Eating two fish tacos from Taco Del Mar, alone in my kitchen nook.
4. Harrison having some "good" days at school. It seems at school he's been all boy, all the time, which can come as a shock to people with either A) girl children or B) mellow boys. Within two weeks in kindergarten he was a notorious troublemaker. Parents I'd never met before had heard about him from their children. Greeeaaat. The most frustrating part is he's perfect at home. Cooperative, empathetic, gentle, thoughtful, even calm. So I feel helpless and panicky when he comes home with another note from his teacher detailing the "incident." Usually it's related to horsing around or play-wrestling with another boy. Anyway, the few days with no incident have been the relief that made my day.
5. Picking Gigi up at the end of my workdays. What a sight for sore eyes. Sweet, smart, lovely.
6. Robin and I being cautiously grateful we have jobs. Then figuring out how we can work harder.
7. Having some time to myself to read this pleasurable article by Dominick Dunne. In it he describes some of his adventures while writing for Vanity Fair. What a life.
8. Exploring Seattle parks we'd never been to. This sunny time away from the house fills our hearts, preparing us for the imminent week.
9. Seeing someone I love dearly, clean and healthy.
10. The changing landscape of Seattle in October. Magnificent.
I hope to add to this list over the weekend. In the meantime, I'll try not to poke out my eye in my sleep.
Oh but first, today's News of The Bizarre.
I awoke just before 1am this morning in mild shock. I dreamt that my hand had flung up toward my nose. But instead of relaxing back to sleep knowing it was just a dream, I noticed my nose was leaking. I went to the bathroom to turn on the light and my nose was bleeding. I had somehow jabbed my nasal septum with my fingernail in my sleep. ??? The thought of this made me lightheaded and the blood drained from my face, which was good because I wanted my nose to stop bleeding. The queasiness gave me an upset stomach, which then made me poop. Hope I didn't lose any friends by telling this story.
On to the highlights, in no planned order.
1. Seeing our basement transformed from a dungeon (no walls, no ceiling, no light) to a cheerful, livable space. This morning our painter applied the color "Butter" to the new walls.
2. Thursdays. Thursdays are when I come up for air after three days in an abyss of relentless responsibility.
3. Eating two fish tacos from Taco Del Mar, alone in my kitchen nook.
4. Harrison having some "good" days at school. It seems at school he's been all boy, all the time, which can come as a shock to people with either A) girl children or B) mellow boys. Within two weeks in kindergarten he was a notorious troublemaker. Parents I'd never met before had heard about him from their children. Greeeaaat. The most frustrating part is he's perfect at home. Cooperative, empathetic, gentle, thoughtful, even calm. So I feel helpless and panicky when he comes home with another note from his teacher detailing the "incident." Usually it's related to horsing around or play-wrestling with another boy. Anyway, the few days with no incident have been the relief that made my day.
5. Picking Gigi up at the end of my workdays. What a sight for sore eyes. Sweet, smart, lovely.
6. Robin and I being cautiously grateful we have jobs. Then figuring out how we can work harder.
7. Having some time to myself to read this pleasurable article by Dominick Dunne. In it he describes some of his adventures while writing for Vanity Fair. What a life.
8. Exploring Seattle parks we'd never been to. This sunny time away from the house fills our hearts, preparing us for the imminent week.
9. Seeing someone I love dearly, clean and healthy.
10. The changing landscape of Seattle in October. Magnificent.
I hope to add to this list over the weekend. In the meantime, I'll try not to poke out my eye in my sleep.
posted by Anne at 10:12 AM
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