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finding solitude

It is my habit to get up early and have a very precious hour to myself. I'm not doing anything special -- it's just very treasured solitude. Well, for me, solitude is something special, and I have to work to ensure I get it.I'm not getting it! Today my husband was suffering a bit of insomnia, and has…

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comme ci, comme ca

Posted 26th October 2007 by MaryP

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Moderate day, ended well. Steady improvement throughout the day from the doldrums of yesterday. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. I"m going to bed now.

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Ugh

Posted 25th October 2007 by MaryP

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Yesterday was not a good day. I didn't step foot outside my front door all day, I did no housework, so the place is a sty, and I ate like a freakin' pig all day long. And today I'm feeling depressed. Anyone see the connection?On the bright side: I will no longer be tempted by the halloween chocolates...…

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Feeling impatient

Posted 18th October 2007 by MaryP

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I've been accomplishing quite a lot these days, in my quiet way. Writing up a storm, doing lots of fun things with the daycare, getting special times in with my children, my husband, AND even some friends, too!I've taken the first step towards moving from daycare to writing -- all you friends who see…

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It's SUPPOSED to be one of the perks of self-employment, after all...

Posted 8th October 2007 by MaryP

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This was a holiday weekend here in Canada. It was no kind of a break for me, though. My kids were here, of course, as were my stepkids. Now, what with the kids who are living away at university, that's only five of them. (Five is "only" when there are eight of them.) I like these kids, I have fun with…

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