Sunday (but Really Saturday) Musings
Posted on | November 1, 2008 | 5 Comments Leave a comment | Print This Post
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It’s drizzling and gray in Waimea. My in-laws are visiting from California and it’s so nice to be with family again. When we moved to Hawaii in 2000, it felt like the right move for us, and still does. But every now and then I’m reminded of what we left behind, and today is one of those times. I think every parent loves seeing their children being loved and honored by other people. That’s what my in-laws are doing these two weeks — loving my kids and spoiling us rotten.
Family is such a special thing, and I say this as someone who went through a period of thinking I could do it all on my own. I lived that way for a long time. And while it can be done, wow, it’s hard. And lonely.
My family — the one I was born into, the one I married into, and the one I created with my husband — keeps my life rich. It opens me up to things and experiences I couldn’t have on my own. And while I am still fiercely independent and love my moments of solitude, I realize now, at 40, how much I need both. It adds a layer of perspective, too, that helps me refine my own wants and needs as a mother, wife, and writer.
This afternoon I’ll be balancing all the wonderful family time this week with some Mia time to finish up Table Manners. I’m tempted to put off writing to join them at the beach, but I’ve done that a few times this week and TM needs some attention, too. And the truth is that some quiet time will probably be good for me. Just thinking about this makes me miss my kids already, especially my youngest, Luke, who just turned four months.
But my husband would laugh, because when I’m with my kids I also find that I miss writing. So it appears that I need both. And sometimes I can do both, like right now — my second child, Eric, is sitting on my lap and playing with all sorts of found objects on my desk as I write this post. I may not be able to finish a book this way, but I don’t mind finding a way to make it work when I can.
Here’s to quiet, happy Saturdays (and Sundays, too!).
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November 1st, 2008 @ 1:37 pm
I think you need more sleep. Unless you can time travel. Today is Saturday in this part of California!
Family is a good thing too. Today I was thinking about how wonderful my life is, even with all the “inconsistencies” and that I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Have a good Sunday (be it today or tomorrow!!
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November 1st, 2008 @ 1:48 pm
You got me – I am tired! Though I’d love a chance to time travel, too. Will fix the post so it doesn’t seem like the world has turned completely upside down.
Yes, family is a blessing – they help remind you what day it REALLY is …
November 1st, 2008 @ 1:51 pm
It’s cold and dark here in Wisconsin – for the next six months.
Enjoy your family, writing, etc. I look forward to enjoying TM soon
I loved Good Things!
November 1st, 2008 @ 4:11 pm
Oh, I’ll take any kind of weather in Hawaii! And family is a blessing – I’m very grateful for mine!
November 1st, 2008 @ 4:47 pm
Thanks for stopping by, Mary — I’ll send lots of sunshine your way, once we get some ourselves!
And Priscilla, you’re right that any weather in Hawaii is still good weather. It’s still Paradise!