Woke up with a start this morning, hearing dogs making their early rising noises. Big dogs baying isn't my idea of a gentle wake-up call, you know?
Oldest son is out of pocket, working overnight hours and actually using a hotel room to rest. I think he's trying to prime himself for moving out. I'm trying to adjust to the mindset as well, but doing poorly. Was talking about it the other night, and my husband told this son to be gentle with his mama, since I'm all *crumbly*. So true.
The rest of the day will be spent with this and that. Finishing up my friend Molly's clown suit and taking 2 other boys to their job. Getting a bit re-acquainted with the house after feeling distracted for a few days. Housekeeping (even done in a poor way) is so essential to my emotional health. The way I figure it, if my house is relatively tidy, then my head will follow suit. Least that's what I'm telling folks.
Oh, and by the way, just finished the book I'd ordered online (mine was $1.87 plus shipping through Alibris)---this one put out by Persephone Books called Someone in the Distance by Dorothy Whipple. If you've not looked into this publisher, you must. They re-publish older titles, and most are by women. The back of my copy shows a list of what they offer, and this book is #3 in the series...and I'm thinking that the total list is around 78 books. This could definitely become a new collecting passion. And as an extra fun, I looked up Persephone on Goo*gle Maps, and it was a treat to see their storefront. I love stuff like that. :) Many thanks to Alison at Brocante Home for getting me hooked!
