Serenity Sunday

I just received the most amazing coloring book I have ever seen! I'm so excited, I just ordered it and it came today....from not too far away from where I live too! I saw this little coloring book a few weeks back in Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom and after going to the book's  website, I knew I just had to have it!  It's called "Wild Magic...Celebrating the Earth Throughout the Year" and I cannot tell you enough just how cool this coloring book is!You have got to visit this website and check it out, there are lots of pictures to look at and see what it's all about. I am so anxious to go out and buy myself a box of crayola crayons and sit  in my old rocking chair by my altar and meditate upon the wheel of the year and color my little heart out! On to my list.....

My List:

1.) My kids

2.) My cats

3.) My good friends

4.) Crayons

5.) Rocking chairs

6.) Rainstorms

7.) Sleeping in on Saturdays

8.) Breakfast in bed

9.) Patchouli incense

10.) Hot bubblebaths

Serenity Sunday

It seems as if during this week of bathroom remodeling, serenity has been somewhat elusive and as fragile as the gossamer wings upon a tiny faerie. Amidst the noise of sawing, nail guns and shop vac's, I really had to make it a point to to take advantage of the few brief moments of quiet that I could grab. As I was reflecting on those things that I am grateful for, I noticed that some were the same and there were a few new ones as well. It's very mysterious how we can develop a routine in our environment and the slightest hint of disruption or upheaval can throw one into total and utter chaos. Even my cats became restless and cranky, refusing to sleep in the webcam cat bed and wandering from room to room seeking out that one peaceful spot. I suppose that a bit of chaos does have some therapeutic benefits as I have become more sensitive toward the things I normally take for granted.

1.) My children

2.) Good friends

3.) My cats

4.) Sleeping in past the crack of dawn

5.) Sawdust free hallway floors

6.) Having the whole kitchen (minus a 40 lb.chop saw) to work in

7.) Cinnamon vanilla coffee creamer

8.) Actually hearing a television show

9.) Being the only one in the house during the day

10.) Taking a bath in my own tub and not the one at Bobbi and Danny's house (thank you for your super-human patience guys!)