Monday, December 27, 2010

Quiet

After the swirl of people, the crush of deadlines, and the hyperactive fun that was Christmas (and the days before and after) I was so glad that today slowed down, and

I

could

just

be.

Be still.

Be quiet.

Be unwound.

Or as much as is possible in this household.

I found peace in diving back into the daily living.

Making hot chocolate for cold, snowy boys.




Attacking the mounds of towels that breed in our bathrooms and laundry room.




Playing a few stimulating rounds of "Feed the Kitty" with Youngest Daughter.





And even starting a new dishcloth to replace the tattered shreds that are the remainders of several old cloths.





Yes, altogether a very satisfying day.

No expectations, goals, or lists.

Just . . . quiet.

4 comments:

  1. Ahhh days like this are just perfect. I am lookign forward to some of them myself.

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  2. Hey, Shelley, I think days like this are coming 'round here also.
    Today may have been the first in a while,
    will be going to our monthly Knit Nite in a few minutes. :^)

    Holiday Hugs,
    Gerry

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  3. I agree completely! (In fact, all of our Christmas decorations are down and packed away neatly in the storage bins.) How's that for returning "to normal?" :)

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  4. first time here ... and felt the "quietness"! Love it! yes, a time to unwind .. reflect on love of family and friends ... how sweet it is. hubby is still sleeping ... enjoying quiet time of the new year and just browzing! thank you for my visit!
    Pink Hugs,
    Dee

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