Two Maple Keys: Adult Shtuff

Friday, September 26, 2014

Adult Shtuff

There are days when I feel that I am rocking this whole grown-up thing.

Exhibit A: List O' Things

Went to the doctor for an annual physical exam and got a flu shot!
Scheduled a bill payment and had a conversation with Father about investment
Put away dishes and washed other dishes
Made french toast with homemade challah bread with husband
Did laundry!

Exhibit B: List O' Other Things

Had a solo and delicious breakfast
Practiced deep, calming breaths
Delighted in the return of well-loved TV shows
Had long talks with old friend and good mom
Biked around Sauvie Island and felt happy and healthy

This is a day in which I feel proud of myself. There was a lovely mix of important grown-up accomplishments, guilt-free downtime, refreshing activity and personal connection.

Thank you Lady for days like this! Not so rare now, but always fully appreciated.

2 comments:

benjaminwWednesday, October 01, 2014
I want homemade challah bread french toast. :) was all this in one day? I'm feeling like I'm not rocking the adult thing nearly as well as I suspected.
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UnknownFriday, October 03, 2014
It was! I was weirdly adult-y that day. Don't worry. It didn't last.
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