New perspective

Just home from Ladies Night, a lively and well-attended event out at Twins Ace Hardware in Fairfax. Seriously, that is such a well-run store staffed by such a nice, knowledgable, helpful crew. I did see some familiar faces, met some new folks, sold some jams, learned about a great coffee roaster and importer in southern Virginia, Lexington Roaster. I definitely want to take Tom down there! He'd been in heaven. It was so restorative to get out and away to do something for me. Sometimes, the path to being a better parent is one that takes you away from your kids for a brief time. I had a couple hours to talk to adults about a subject I enjoy, and not once did I hear the word butt. Aah!

Now pooped and really hoping to get some reading in before sleep overtakes me, I bid you goodnight. Lots of cooking planned for tomorrow- yay!!

Whining

Today has been one of those days during which I ache for Oliver to be in school for a full day (like Jack). He's ready for it, I'm ready for it, it truly cannot happen quickly enough. I'm really at the end of my daily Mommy camp rope. I am so tired of talking about nonsense, listening to farts and silly made-up words, negotiating everything, dealing with whining. Not that any of that will necessarily cease when they're at school full-day, but I will surely have more time to regain a sense of equanimity about the constant demands of motherhood. Rain seems to be threatening again- I hope it holds out long enough for me to get out to VA and set up at my Canning Central station. I also hope I find time to grab a coffee before now and then. Mid-afternoon slump is in effect!

Ladies Night is almost here!

I am looking forward to Ladies Night at Twins Ace Hardware in Fairfax tonight and hope to see some familiar faces there. If you head over, come find me at the Canning Info table. Go ladies!!