It has been too long since my last blog. I guess I need to re-advertise it on FaceBook. I am now in DC after a trip to Toronto. We had a blast there although second week was more hectic than the first. Saturday caught up with dance rehearsals in preparation for recitals; also got to go Alyssa's first communion (after wrestling with the possibility of missing it); and bringing Alyssa to her friend's birthday -- was indeed a blessing that I got to do all of these.
Now it's back at a quiet hotel room for retreat another two weeks. I must say, one of the things that helps the mind is walking into a quiet, clean room, clear of clutter. This is one of my motivational factors of letting go more. Living simply with less; I know my memories are tied to picture frames, memoirs, keepsakes, etc but over the years I do gather clutter.
Check it out.
Peace and Quiet Clear of Clutter
And speaking of a simplistic lifestyle, I'm grateful that Alyssa has inherited the gene from her dad to letting go of things in order to clean up her room. Actually that is like her Nana, too. One day we went over photos and she said delete that, delete that!! :D Alyssa and I ran into arguments about a baby book that I read to her and twice already, she wanted to "give it away." I said "But this was your favorite book!" Mama's problem of hanging on. Mama also wanted to keep all the baby bibles to read to her and somehow fit it in our busy lifestyle.
What a breather... Now the rest of my stay will be as calm. I know at least I'm childless but after a while, the quiet gets old. I definitely don't mind being with family even though it is chaotic at times. It makes life more interesting. And as they say... "People who need people...are the loveliest people in the world."
Picture from first communion
Pics from Toronto
Ice scream with Mr. Beaver and spending time with Mr. Beaver at Canoe museum.
Snow appearing rather late, but Ms. Alyssa made most of it.
