I want to take a nap. It's just one of those days. For one thing, it's raining.  And another thing: I was up past my regular bedtime last night. And right now I'd (ALMOST) give up my right arm just for some caffeine, except the problem is that I've told myself, "No soda except on weekends."  Darn brain trying to teach me how to be healthy.  Now's when I REALLY wish I liked coffee. But I digress. It is a slow week so far, yes.  (And yes, I know it's only Tuesday.)  What a change from a week ago. But, you…

Wow, I can't tell you how much this week has been a blessing to me so far.  Just knowing that my evening schedule is completely open (well except for today) is such a relief after running around like a crazy person for the last few months.  I don't even have anxiety for the start of the basketball season, because I know I can use that time to (mostly) relax instead of having that time slot filled as a coach. Yesterday, I was somewhat disappointed to miss Bible study (as I look forward to it every week), but Rapunzel was home…

Today is for making peace with my office. Today is for putting away one section of our lives (field hockey) and opening another (basketball). Today is for taking my babies to the library. Today is for enjoying warm weather in November. Today is for reading. Today is for writing. Today is for breathing in.  Breathing out. Today is for answering questions. Today is for pondering next steps. Today is for warm rolls with honey. Today is for stir fry. Today is for brownies and milk. Today is for red, orange, yellow. For falling leaves. For being.   Today is __________.  Fill in…