Last Weekend's Breakfast: Eggs Benedict with Our Bacon & Sausage

Today's Joy: The Little Things We Look Forward To.

Is there anybody, Reader, who doesn't love the weekend? Whether yours comes on Sat & Sun or in the middle of the week, having two whole days together where you aren't punching a clock for someone else can feel like the best gift there is. Two mornings where you can either sleep in until the sun is well overhead or get up early to do something of your own choosing.

For me, the weekend represents a multitude of little rituals that I don't usually have time to enjoy during the week: fresh-brewed coffee with a designer creamer; fussing over my indoor plants; lounging in bed reading or enjoying a hot, homemade breakfast--all the while not caring what time it is or where my cell phone is at.

Couple any of these with my family's usual kooky adventures and you have my idea of a perfect weekend--the kind you think about for the rest of the week. So, when I have a lousy Tuesday and work is about to kick my butt, I just have to remember those simple joys because I'll be right back there again in a day or two. If practice makes perfect, I'm gonna be the Queen of well-lived weekends. Here's hoping, Reader, that you are too!

Daylily After Rain

Today's Joy: Going Home & Putting Up My Feet.

What a crazy couple weeks, Reader! As you can see by my woefully sporadic blog entries (I apologize and will post the missing entries as soon as all my photos are uploaded), these last two weeks have been a whirl wind of work and art show chaos! All great stuff, but I haven't had a day off since July 25th! So, tonight I am going home to put on my jammies, prop my feet up and watch mindless television for a few hours before hitting the sack early.

After all, have estate auctioning, more work, church activities and house-cleaning on the agenda for Saturday & Sunday. Ah, yes. Another restful weekend. Thank You, Lord, for keeping my activity calendar full. Amen.

First Rose of Sharon of the 2010 Season

Today's Joy: Lollygagging.

Reader, I've done nothing useful today. Had the day off and slept in 'til 9:15. I did get up and water all the plants (in my pj's & bare feet). And washed a load of laundry. And fed the cat. But other than that, I did nothing useful at all.

Lingered over a big, yellow mug of Dark Chocolate Cappuccino, chatting with Aunt about all kids of minutia. Got dressed in a very leisurely and disorganized fashion. Picked Mom up and we sauntered through a bunch of fun stores in Geneva, IL. Home Goods, Crate & Barrel, Kirklands. We oohed and aahed and then sauntered right back out again. Then I came home and read a few more chapters of The Historian. A little while later, Aunt Chef & Uncle came over for BBQ leftovers and we spent a lovely evening talking about yesterday's trail ride and picnic. Then I collected my cantankerous orange cat and snuggled into bed.

Actually, it was a practically perfect sort of day. A lollygagger's dream. I promise, tomorrow I will go back to work and be a productive member of society. But until then, hiatus is my middle name...

Chunk, pooped.

Today's Joy: Peace & Quiet.

Reader, I am exhausted! After 4 days of non-stop horse activites and photography, I am all in but the shoe strings. Don't get me wrong, it was a FABULOUS weekend. But after all the fun and sun and running around and house guests, I need a nap. Hope your Memorial Day weekend is full of joy, Reader. And that you too will get a chance to sit down today and put your feet up. Even if it's just for a few minutes.