Today was like a fresh new notebook on the first day of school.
Today was the first day of school, for R-boy and R-girl. A blustery one.
Today we wore fresh new clothes and shoes. (Some of us.)
Today we packed our own lunches, trying to eat a little more real and a little less processed.
Today I spent three hours in the kitchen cooking dinners for tonight and tomorrow (and cleaning up afterward)—since I won’t have time to cook tomorrow evening.
Today I noticed that listening to free podcasts of This American Life while cooking and chopping and washing helped me stay engaged in the process without wanting to run or fall into bed quite. so. quickly.
Today R-kids and I spent time talking together after spending a day in our own corners of the world.
Today we are going to bed early, to get our rest.
Today I realize once again that although I’ve never done new year’s resolutions, I’ve always done new school year‘s resolutions.
Today I have lofty goals. Dreams.
I may have set my sights too high.
But it worked for today.
And maybe tomorrow.
So? Am I alone in this possibly futile desire to improve a few pieces of my life this time of year? Do tell.
And here’s to lots more todays.
by julie rybarczyk
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