It is no secret ... I do not like (no, I hate) yard work and gardening … and my husband and I share that opinion – in fact he hates it worse than I do. I do love and appreciate a beautiful yard and beautiful flowers however, and I want my yard to look like one of those gorgeous ones shown in the Sunset magazine (the photo is not my yard - it is my 'wanna be yard'). It probably won’t happen in my lifetime unless one of two things happen; one I win the Lotto and can hire an expert to do it or; two, my hubby suddenly has a change of heart on his love of getting his hands dirty. I’m not holding my breath ~ but I am keeping the gardening magazines nearby.The weather is going to be in the 70’s this weekend here in the PNW – a perfect time to do yard work and gardening. But I am not going to do it … I need some sunshine and some fun! I am not sure what we are going to do … but I am taking my cue from Erma Bombeck!!! She wrote this when she found out she was dying from cancer. I am realizing life is too short so I am taking time out for ME this weekend and learning some new life lessons in my golden years … I hope you do too!!!
IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER
- I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.
- I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.
- I would have talked less and listened more.
- I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.
- I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.
- I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.
- I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.
- I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.
- I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.
- I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.
- I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.
- Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. ?
- When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, 'Later. Now go get washed up for dinner.' There would have been more 'I love you's' and more 'I'm sorry's.'
- But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute, look at it and really see it, live it and never give it back. STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!!! Erma Bombeck
Pleasant and sunny weekend blessings, Jan
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