Oh I had such good intentions to pack up all the china and crystal today. And to pack up the coat closet and several other things that we're not using and won't really need until fall or winter. But instead I sat in my comfy chair and reread a Harry Potter book. It was much nicer to escape to Hogwarts than to think about all the things to be done.
I have friends who read all kinds of "important" books. Not me. I do read to learn new things, but mostly I love to read to escape to another time and place... (Truth be told, I love trashy romance novels--cotton candy books. I really try to avoid them for the most part--just like real cotton candy. It's fun every once in a while, but you can't really live on it and it's not really good for you!)
The sign went up in the yard today and I'm expecting to have to clear out some tomorrow for showings. I've instituted a new rule--everyone up, dressed, fed, hair done, house clean by 9 a.m. That way we won't have to scramble if the phone rings. We'll see how it goes in the morning!
Finally! Another adult who will admit to re-reading Harry Potter! I love J.K.R.'s books and have read them multiple times. Yea!
I agree that too many people forget that read is meant for fun as well as serious learning and self-improvement. It is OK to read 'fun' stuff once in awhile! Reading IS the best escape!
Posted by: Shannon | June 23, 2006 at 07:05 PM
Welcome to my constant state of affairs! Master escaper right here! I'm actually hosting a "mom's night out" for my mops group tomorrow evening and I've officially called it P & P & P...Pride & Prejudice & Pampering...spa night, dinner cooked for all those exhuasted moms and a chance to watch some of the best of Jane's good works while doing nails, facials, deep lotion treatments, foot soaks...etc. It should be a hoot! All that said...if you saw my house today...YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE IT!!!!! Did I do cleaning tonight???? Nawww...instead I ran out to Target to do some fun little tidbit shopping! Wish you could come...I'm going to use my mom's tea cup collection that Auston has added to...of course we are skipping the English food and going straight to Italian! We want this dinner to be yummy...no mushy peas here. Tomorrow will be the day I crack the whip on myself...so you are not alone! We all need to escape from the mega "to do" lists some days!!!! :)
Oh...and my sister-in-law from MO was just here and taught me how to knit...you TOTALLY inspired me!!! I have to admit my fun fur fuzzy scarves do have a few holes here and there (ventilation patchs...I like to call them), but it is soooooooo relaxing and I can absolutely turn off all stress of the day! So thank you! Someday I may even tackle something beyond a scarf! ;)
Hang in there with the packing...it will all get done in the right time!
Posted by: Heidi | June 23, 2006 at 07:46 PM