Sunday/Sundae

Today I was reminded by a friend about one of the truths of getting older, how much our perspective of bliss changes. I posted on Facebook that we were having a "kid free day" today, and were enjoying the "bliss"of being at home, alone, doing such things as laundry and lawnmowing. 20 years ago, I'd have seen today as a total drag, but today, it was just what I needed. Along with getting some much needed chores done, I had time to change my toenail polish, ( never call it "doing a pedicure" as I am more of a "slap it on" kinda girl ) finish a book that I have been reading for a while, and I even had time to just sit back and relax in the sun. Then it was a delicious Italian dinner at the Hollywood in Auburn, with mom and dad, to exchange kids. Finally, it was a gorgeous drive home, on a north west road, with low afternoon sun, and "deep cuts" by Elton John, Alan Parsons, and Joe Cocker playing on the radio. It really doesn't take that much to make me happy....and that statement shows the true bliss of life.

10th Sunday of my 40th year - OBVIOUS VICTORY CHERYL