This morning is one of those mornings when, well, I'm just happy. I woke up to Carter's coughing and general misery about 5:30 and while it is a bummer that he is sick, it was such a comforting feeling to know that I could be home with him all day. I don't have to try to decide if he is too sick for daycare or try to drug him to get him through the morning so I could work a half day. I haven't always had that blessing and I don't know that I always will, but I appreciate it this morning.
I took all week off from exercise and healthy eating last week, and I'm back on the wagon this morning. My body is screaming, but it felt fantastic to get out for a run this morning. It was cold felt like fall....which would be nice if it was fall, but since it isn't (or shouldn't be anyway) I really noticed my surroundings. That is code for, "I looked like crazy for any sign of impending doom...I mean winter". I didn't see any real signs of winter, but I noticed a lot of other things. I noticed a beautiful hot air balloon high above me as the sun broke over the mountains. I watched three sandhill cranes take flight from the field and cruise right over my head. I appreciated the carefully landscaped mountain yards that line the quiet roads. I heard the water running in the irrigation ditches. I smelled alfalfa and horses. I saw a mother hen scooting her chicks across the street. Then I walked into my house and heard the sweet breaths of my babies. My babies who just turned 2 and 5 and who are growing up much faster than I would like. I heard Jeff in the shower getting ready to work all day to take care of our family. The house is quiet now and I have a moment to myself to do whatever I want. I think I'll go snuggle my boys.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Good Morning
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I think I need to have a morning like that, lately my girls have been fighting...I guess I should look around me too and be thankful for what I have. Thanks for sharing.
Wow Audrey what an uplifting inspirational post. I am so proud of you and will try very hard to be more like this; because I desperately need to!! lol Hope your little man gets feeling better.
Nothing like a morning run to clear the head. It was COLD though!
Miss you.
Sounds like a fantastic morning (with the exception of a sick little guy!)
Good for you to see all the wonderful and positive around you.
Well I got up to run, felt the cold, turned around walked home, climbed back into bed. Don't worry I went that night instead.
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