It was 5:50am when I forced myself out bed. Recently, it seems that my body’s winning the battle over my mind. I was 20 minutes off queue. And to add even more to the delay, I didn’t have coffee in the making having gone to bed the night before without tending to the matter. But I quickly righted that wrong. That ate another three minutes. But int he end, all that really meant was that I needed to move a bit swifter through my morning routine and with a mind towards the clock. I kindly obeyed.
It wasn’t long before Ykraps and I were bundled warmly for our morning walk. I noticed it being 6:06am as we headed out the door. Uncharacteristically, we walked towards the east. I allowed Ykraps to lead. I encouraged him to make quick work of his business to help cut into our time deficit and to escape the morning chill. He was most cooperative.
After hanging up my coat, gloves, and hat it was already 6:18am. I was 13 minutes behind the desired schedule. And just as I assumed, Mindy was already getting in the shower when I delivered the morning’s coffee. Better late than never!
Back downstairs I read the Daily OM, checked the morning’s Yahoo headlines, and did a short meditation. Mindy reminded me before going to bed that she needed/wanted only fruit on Monday. That would happily shave a few minutes off of my food prep time. In fact, I made up the entire deficit during food prep. Breakfast was served just after 7am – just like always. Today I whipped up fried non-embryonic chicken eggs.
Mindy bought more Toaster Strudels over the weekend to appease Jacoby. She bought cinnamon roll flavored. And while that sounded better than the blueberry and the strawberry, Jacob threw a mini fit when the cinnamon roll strudel was served. He wanted his strawberry strudel. Wah! Bella chose cheese – peanut butter crackers to-go. They were all out the door by 7:22am.
Before heading to the shower, I chose to meditate in total peace. I spent another ten solid minutes doing so. It was worth the time spent. I continued with my daily preparation only in a much better place mentally.
I loaded my gear and warmed the Trooper five minutes before leaving. I took a mental note about getting a new battery for the Trooper after another somewhat sluggish start. The battery is original equipment – 6.5 years old, and I don’t want to push the envelope too far. I really thought I should’ve replaced it last winter. I’m very fortunate.
I left for work knowingly late. It was 8:15am when I left the house. I was comfortable, however, arriving by 8:30am. It was like any Monday at work – quiet and serious. It’s often a challenge making the transition from weekend mode to work. The challenge was met, and soon I was completely immersed in my work. There was plenty to do. With everything going on, the morning went very quickly. The one on one scheduled with my boss got moved to late afternoon to make way for another meeting he had to attend. That happens often. No worries!
Later than late, it was 1:15 by the time I made to the gym. And it was cold. It was only 20 degrees with a stiff SW breeze. Because of its direction, I was hopeful that it might be warmer than the NW breeze so typical of this time of year, but it wasn’t. It was cold! Out the door I wished I had brought flannel boxers for that added layer over me private parts. Note to self!
I knew that once I hit the halfway point that the rest would be a cinch. That was all the motivation I needed to master the brutal chill. The run back was easy. I even had to vent a little. The hot shower felt very good slapping against my cold body, yet I still kept the shower short. I was eager to get back to my office and eat my packed lunch.
I ate my lunch while doing a little work. It was twenty minutes shy of meeting time. I used this time to review our condo contract for Mt Hood. I found yet another mistake and sent an email requesting the verbiage be changed. They mistakenly added an extra zero to the base rental cost. And even though the total charge was correct below, I didn’t want to sign my name to anything that far off. Shame on me if I did. That’s why it’s called a contract.
I left for my boss’ office just a minute after 3pm. We discussed a number of things: interviewing, hiring, processes, and the Philippines. I've expressed an interest in doing a temporary assignment there but wanted more information. Our meeting carried on for almost 1.5 hours due in part to two relevant visitors.
By the time I was back at my desk I had just enough time to tie up a few loose ends before departing. I left at 5:10pm. My goal was to stop at Home Depot to price out our closet shelving project. I was there for about 30 minutes making sure they had all the pieces & parts as well as getting prices. It looks like it will be about a $125 project. Not too terrible!
It wasn’t long before I was headed home eager to get there and get warm. Via cell, Mindy mentioned that dinner was all but ready. She was making bunless burgers, brussel sprouts, and salad. The kids were having something more kid-like. Bella was having leftover pizza and Jacob, some Mexican microwave meal. Not wanting to relax before my work was done, I leashed up Ykraps for a walk as soon as I got home. Another bone chilling walk!
Back in the door, dinner smelt terrific. It must have been the red onions that were so odorous. Mindy fried Black Angus burgers and topped them with sautéed red onions, and then she capped that with mounds of cheese. They were uncommonly delicious! As we ate, Jacob asked if I would play with him after dinner. I gave him the standard answer; as soon as your mother gets off her derriere and does these daggone supper dishes. :) O.K., that’s not even true. I told him that I’d play with him after we finished cleaning up. Mindy managed his timetable by declaring a 7:30pm bedtime, and that included the read and tuck.
It was nearly 6:45pm when we finished cleaning up. I hurried upstairs to change into my PJ’s before our play time. We played some basketball and then a game of knee football. The rules for the football game are getting out of hand. He won 49-48. ;)
Mindy called Jacob upstairs by 7:10pm. I took that as my queue to update my blog. Sometime after 7:30pm I was asked to do the tuck-in honors. I willing did.
Bella went right to sleep. Jacob, uncharacteristically, didn’t. He called for his mother a number of times sharing his inability to fall asleep. That must be a scary thing for him. He’s usually out cold in less than three minutes – no kidding!
While Mindy read my long winded Saturday blog, I began reading my book. She came in the family room around 8:50 and excused herself for an early bedtime. I told her that I’d be up soon. I continued reading for a while longer. Come 9:15pm I headed up to bed eager to get a good night’s sleep myself.
It was 5:50am when I forced myself out bed. Recently, it seems that my body’s winning the battle over my mind. I was 20 minutes off queue. And to add even more to the delay, I didn’t have coffee in the making having gone to bed the night before without tending to the matter. But I quickly righted that wrong. That ate another three minutes. But int he end, all that really meant was that I needed to move a bit swifter through my morning routine and with a mind towards the clock. I kindly obeyed.
It wasn’t long before Ykraps and I were bundled warmly for our morning walk. I noticed it being 6:06am as we headed out the door. Uncharacteristically, we walked towards the east. I allowed Ykraps to lead. I encouraged him to make quick work of his business to help cut into our time deficit and to escape the morning chill. He was most cooperative.
After hanging up my coat, gloves, and hat it was already 6:18am. I was 13 minutes behind the desired schedule. And just as I assumed, Mindy was already getting in the shower when I delivered the morning’s coffee. Better late than never!
Back downstairs I read the Daily OM, checked the morning’s Yahoo headlines, and did a short meditation. Mindy reminded me before going to bed that she needed/wanted only fruit on Monday. That would happily shave a few minutes off of my food prep time. In fact, I made up the entire deficit during food prep. Breakfast was served just after 7am – just like always. Today I whipped up fried non-embryonic chicken eggs.
Mindy bought more Toaster Strudels over the weekend to appease Jacoby. She bought cinnamon roll flavored. And while that sounded better than the blueberry and the strawberry, Jacob threw a mini fit when the cinnamon roll strudel was served. He wanted his strawberry strudel. Wah! Bella chose cheese – peanut butter crackers to-go. They were all out the door by 7:22am.
Before heading to the shower, I chose to meditate in total peace. I spent another ten solid minutes doing so. It was worth the time spent. I continued with my daily preparation only in a much better place mentally.
I loaded my gear and warmed the Trooper five minutes before leaving. I took a mental note about getting a new battery for the Trooper after another somewhat sluggish start. The battery is original equipment – 6.5 years old, and I don’t want to push the envelope too far. I really thought I should’ve replaced it last winter. I’m very fortunate.
I left for work knowingly late. It was 8:15am when I left the house. I was comfortable, however, arriving by 8:30am. It was like any Monday at work – quiet and serious. It’s often a challenge making the transition from weekend mode to work. The challenge was met, and soon I was completely immersed in my work. There was plenty to do. With everything going on, the morning went very quickly. The one on one scheduled with my boss got moved to late afternoon to make way for another meeting he had to attend. That happens often. No worries!
Later than late, it was 1:15 by the time I made to the gym. And it was cold. It was only 20 degrees with a stiff SW breeze. Because of its direction, I was hopeful that it might be warmer than the NW breeze so typical of this time of year, but it wasn’t. It was cold! Out the door I wished I had brought flannel boxers for that added layer over me private parts. Note to self!
I knew that once I hit the halfway point that the rest would be a cinch. That was all the motivation I needed to master the brutal chill. The run back was easy. I even had to vent a little. The hot shower felt very good slapping against my cold body, yet I still kept the shower short. I was eager to get back to my office and eat my packed lunch.
I ate my lunch while doing a little work. It was twenty minutes shy of meeting time. I used this time to review our condo contract for Mt Hood. I found yet another mistake and sent an email requesting the verbiage be changed. They mistakenly added an extra zero to the base rental cost. And even though the total charge was correct below, I didn’t want to sign my name to anything that far off. Shame on me if I did. That’s why it’s called a contract.
I left for my boss’ office just a minute after 3pm. We discussed a number of things: interviewing, hiring, processes, and the Philippines. I've expressed an interest in doing a temporary assignment there but wanted more information. Our meeting carried on for almost 1.5 hours due in part to two relevant visitors.
By the time I was back at my desk I had just enough time to tie up a few loose ends before departing. I left at 5:10pm. My goal was to stop at Home Depot to price out our closet shelving project. I was there for about 30 minutes making sure they had all the pieces & parts as well as getting prices. It looks like it will be about a $125 project. Not too terrible!
It wasn’t long before I was headed home eager to get there and get warm. Via cell, Mindy mentioned that dinner was all but ready. She was making bunless burgers, brussel sprouts, and salad. The kids were having something more kid-like. Bella was having leftover pizza and Jacob, some Mexican microwave meal. Not wanting to relax before my work was done, I leashed up Ykraps for a walk as soon as I got home. Another bone chilling walk!
Back in the door, dinner smelt terrific. It must have been the red onions that were so odorous. Mindy fried Black Angus burgers and topped them with sautéed red onions, and then she capped that with mounds of cheese. They were uncommonly delicious! As we ate, Jacob asked if I would play with him after dinner. I gave him the standard answer; as soon as your mother gets off her derriere and does these daggone supper dishes. :) O.K., that’s not even true. I told him that I’d play with him after we finished cleaning up. Mindy managed his timetable by declaring a 7:30pm bedtime, and that included the read and tuck.
It was nearly 6:45pm when we finished cleaning up. I hurried upstairs to change into my PJ’s before our play time. We played some basketball and then a game of knee football. The rules for the football game are getting out of hand. He won 49-48. ;)
Mindy called Jacob upstairs by 7:10pm. I took that as my queue to update my blog. Sometime after 7:30pm I was asked to do the tuck-in honors. I willing did.
Bella went right to sleep. Jacob, uncharacteristically, didn’t. He called for his mother a number of times sharing his inability to fall asleep. That must be a scary thing for him. He’s usually out cold in less than three minutes – no kidding!
While Mindy read my long winded Saturday blog, I began reading my book. She came in the family room around 8:50 and excused herself for an early bedtime. I told her that I’d be up soon. I continued reading for a while longer. Come 9:15pm I headed up to bed eager to get a good night’s sleep myself.
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