There is something perfect about a rainy summer afternoon. When it's as hot and humid as it's been a good thunderstorm like we experienced today restores balance. It also means I don't have to go outside and sweat while staring into the sun playing catch, or getting attacked by mosquitoes while we attempt whatever other sports in the yard. Yes, that sounds terrible and also like I don't enjoy sports or being outside. Quite the contrary, but I do not like the heat. Once temperatures rise to the mid-80s, I tap out.
Today we took a fairly big step in the right direction concerning moving. Actually, the day that hubs got a new real estate agent for his place in Scott was even bigger than this, but today we got a mini-storage! We've only been talking about it for over a year...
I've mentioned previously that our daughter's bedroom was my former art studio. When I bought the condo we live in, I was single and it was the perfect "starter home" for me. Our now almost six-and-a-half year old needs more space, and I don't have a great spot or the time to do many art projects anymore. Plus, having extra storage is forcing me to truly purge and organize what I truly want to keep. For me at least, one of the blessings of motherhood is having a better grasp of what I spend time caring about.
It's a family trait on my side to hoard and half finish projects. My dad, my husband, and my sister-in-law all have to put up with their partner's ADD and clutter - but we're all creative and resourceful! Seriously, though, and as odd as it may sound, I am glad to have the fire lit under me to really get this organizing and moving process, well, moving along! And what better time to do something like this than a long weekend and while I'm still mostly working from home.
As we're likely all learning in one way or another during this unprecedented (hehe, nod to Jim Gaffigan) time - baby steps. Everyone doesn't have to happen at once and the more we can slow down our thoughts and actions the more we can be in the present and see what is truly important.
