The biggest change has been in my driving. Not that it's any better out there, but I have determined that I am going to show love to the other drivers on the road. Sure, pull in front of me! Let me wave you in so you don't block the other traffic. I don't need to make this light, I'll catch the next one. (I know that you suspect I'm being sarcastic, but this is for real.) The result has been that I'm arriving at my destinations no later than before and much less stressed. Win. Win. Win. Who knows how long my Zen will last, but it's working for now. I was tired of feeling angry all the time -- this is much better.
My seeds are sprouting! The rocket (arugula) is up, and beans and sunflowers have joined the beets and chard. Things sprout ridiculously fast when it's 95 and sunny. My lettuce isn't showing itself so I may have planted it too deep -- it needs light to germinate. I reseeded today to be sure.
Today is our busy afternoon out that ends with home group this evening. I wrote this on base while waiting for Calvin to finish basketball practice and Josh to finish work. Then we'll have dinner here before going over to our friends' house.
PS: I'm so relaxed, I let them get ice cream before dinner. New and improved Mom for sure.
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Same thing happened when I started to not "sweat the small stuff" (although driving safety isn't really small stuff but you get the idea). I felt free and could enjoy my kids again. Hope this feeling lasts a while. It's nice not to feel as stressed. You go girl!
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Wow, it worked!!! You must have fixed it. I've been trying the same thing with the Cabrillo College traffic around TLC. It took a half hour the other day to get from home to work because I went when all the traffic for school was happening. Aptos High, then Highway 1, then the light at State Park and the school by the Farm Restaurant. At least people here merge EVERY OTHER car. I'm going to have to add the ICE CREAM part.
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