Ah, the birthday is past, and I have to admit, was a sweet one. My children and husband took care of me and got me the two things I most wanted (among other things) and that was a new mouse for my computer (the new one is, of course, pink!) and a new bottle of Mrs. Meyer's lavender cleaner...the concentrate. Love the stuff. Spraying down the counters in the kitchen is a joy when the scent afterward is lavender. Plus, I tend to stick an Renuzit Simply Vanilla air freshener in a corner of the kitchen, so that the heater blows on it. So much fun to get whiffs of comforting scents while walking through a room.Another perk was an additional gift card to a local bookstore to add to one I got at Christmas. Have got my eye on Jane Brocket's book, 'The Gentle Art of Domesticity' and hope to pick that up today. Finally have the money to do so---gift cards are such a treat! The store I'm going to has one copy, and I looked through it when I was there (without enough money) last week. Had to wipe the drool off of my mouth while I thumbed through it. Loveliness indeed. Read many, many reviews on it yesterday, and came to the conclusion that I need to decide for myself. I think I really want it!
Besides birthday shopping today, will cover schoolwork with the kids, this morning, and then they'll have lunch at my mom's. I'll come back home and take deep breaths. Too much weighing on my mind just now and need some space to process it. I realize that the Lord doesn't intend on me taking on more than what's in front of me, so will keep my plate partially empty.
And finally, love to my sweet friends here who overwhelmed me with birthday greetings. My gluttonous manner of sharing my birthday awarded me with abundant well-wishes. I feel full. :)
