this might be a first in over 12 years. i have 6 hours alone. at home. i turned up the heat. i’m wrapping presents, making presents, watching movies on the computer, eating chocolate, gazing at the advent candles, drinking a fresh pot of coffee. i feel like i’m on vacation. this isn’t how i usually spend my time. right now it is so quiet i can hear water running through the heater and the hum of the fridge. when feelings of guilt come, i whisper gratitude.
and i’m about to order a pizza for myself. to be delivered.
(whispering gratitude now)
prairie daze 
No guilt! You’ve earned it. It’s a rare gift that is wonderful because it is so rare.
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Excellent!
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“when feelings of guilt come, i whisper gratitude.” yes. yes.yes. i’ll hold onto this as i work on art projects and read stuff i want to read before another school semester begins.
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Sound like a wonderful day!! A true blessing.
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You deserved it! Just enjoy and no guilt :)
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i CRAVE time alone like that. it is what every mama needs to get it done…be refreshed…be her best.
good for you!
were you watching Julie and Julia? :)
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yup. i’ve discovered that there are A LOT of movies i’ve not seen.
it was a glorious day.
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Yay for private time! Isn’t it funny how our concept of quality time changes after we become parents? Great pics. Hope you enjoyed your pizza :)
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No guilt – just enjoy!! (and be thankful…)
I love this for you.
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You must arrange more days like that for yourself! By the way, my family members were fighting over who would get to eat the 2 cookies of yours that I had with my collection.
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