Just feel like ranting for a while...last night before the end...back to school tomorrow after a wonderful Christmas. I don't like Sundays anyways, but Sunday at the end of vacation is even worse. It makes me sad too, to not like Sunday. It isn't Sunday's fault, but I am one of those people who dreads the end instead of enjoying the moment.
Today started out OK, as Tim took the kids to Sunday School. I relaxed, hung out in my cozy robe, caught some Food Network, drank my coffee and read the paper. I thought that, perhaps, the Sunday grumpies would pass me by, but alas no. Something kicked in and I was angry at the world, annoyed at the fact that we chose to do "nothing" with our day. ( mind you we had a big dinner out/hockey game the night before...doing "nothing" was JUST FINE, in theory, at least last night ) I was on a rampage to finish jobs I had wanted to finish over the break, and to start new ones for the new year. Yep, I was a joy to behold from about 10-4, and goodness knows, it could've gone longer, but at 4, for some reason, it was almost like a switch, and I decided I was DONE. I settled in and watched (and LOVED!) the "Tinkerbell" movie with Gwynn. Then I had a glass of wine, and cooked a yummy dinner. I talked with Tim, watched some football, and "baked" some freezer chocolate chips. Right now, I am settled in front of my computer, having just redeemed some iTunes gift card $ for Idina Menzel's CD, "I Stand."(really want to go to New York, see WICKED this year, with the kids!) I am, truth be told, a little proud of myself.
I am not one for big sweeping New Years Resolutions, but I am feeling one coming on. Maybe, just maybe I could harness the Sunday grumpies this year. Maybe, just maybe, I could stay more in the moment, rather than worrying my days away. It sure would be an improvement, for me and my family. Time will tell.
-Cheryl
OH, and I ALMOST FORGOT! I kind of feel like I have to put this "out there" to keep myself honest. Many, many people got "Guitar Hero" for Christmas. Many, many people want to be a rock star. I got an acoustic guitar, and I want to be Julie Andrews in "The Sound of Music." Yep, that's the honest truth. Even made the kids watch the WHOLE movie with me, again, this year. (They both really like it too - HeeHee!) Now I have the Sunday Grumpies New Year Resolution, AND the exposed "I want to learn to play guitar" New Year Goal. Yikes! 2009 is gonna be a tough one!
