Bum Monday

Usually, after a long weekend (which normally entails quite a bit of driving), the Monday that follows is unmotivated, sluggish, reluctant, and in all senses, lazy.

Today is not that Monday. Although it began late for me (10:30ish), I got up with the intention of getting my running for the day accomplished only to find that we had forgotten to take the carseat base out of Caleb's car last night. This wasn't as much of a bummer to me as it should be. Running is wonderful, but my knees are a bit sore, and I won't mind postponing it to tonight once Caleb gets home.

Also, said hubby accidentally left his phone today, which means that although I won't be receiving any very enjoyed calls from him, I will be playing with his phone. :) (It is an iphone 4.)

Along with coming home from an out-of-town weekend (this time it was Cincinnati to visit my family,) comes the mess of dumped contents from the car all over the living room. I'm going to straighten it all up and get several loads of laundry done too. That will definitely justify my not running this morning. It might also cover for my watching some favorite shows....

Thank goodness the kitchen is clean.

Cillian is taking a nap finally, and now I have the house to myself, some work to get done and a motivation. Good day so far!

I also need to knit a good deal today if I want to finish this scarf I'm making for a present. I ended up unraveling all of what I'd done (about 8 or 9 inches worth) since one of the needles slipped out and I couldn't figure out how to correct it.... bleagh. It was disheartening. But now it's going to be perfect. Absolutely perfect. No mess-ups whatsoever.

Now, the grocery shopping still needs to be done... and I'm unfortunately going to have to wait on that one until Caleb is home, which means we'll most likely make an evening family trip of it. I could probably start a grocery list.

I'm glad it's a Monday, and I'm glad it's a little slow, but I'm going to make it a productive day, because I always feel my best when I'm doing some kind of work with my hands.

So, may your Monday also be a productive one. :)

Cheers.


Here's the Quote of the Day:

"Begin gradually - do not trust yourself, do not depend on your own understanding. Reject your own will, and the Lord will give you true understanding."

~ St. Macarius of Optina