Dwelling « Yoga for Breakfast

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Dwelling

I am up too early and kind of excited about it.

Too early means I get to sit in the quiet with coffee and write.

It means I get to start my day by dwelling on what makes this life so rich.

(Oh, hey, I do like mornings when I've had enough or closet to enough sleep!)

Just a few things I'm dwelling on today:

I leave for vacation in 24 days. My first few days in Mississippi let me know that time away with my little family is something I very much like indeed (I was surprised only because I'd heard so many times that vacation as a mom isn't really vacation). Being together is probably our very favorite thing, and we're in for a whole week of it.

I've started working out again. I'd been practicing some challenging yoga (this is my favorite right now), ideally twice a week, and for a little while it was enough. I got plenty of informal exercise just by spending the day with Nolan. But he's getting more independent now (less lifting) and I found myself complaining too much about a flabby this or that and not feeling as strong as I like, so it's back to exercise for me. I'm not going with a specific program, just whatever sounds good and challenging, and I'm not training for anything in particular. (Anyone out there training for anything? I'm usually looking for something that will grab my attention.)

I've been hosting "Moms' Brunches" once a month on Tuesday mornings. There's no real agenda, other than enjoy time together with other moms who pretty much get the world of parenting, eat, and relax. Oh. my. goodness. This has been so refreshing for me. This whole parenting thing is like living in a different world. It's been so wonderful to talk with women who all do parenting a little differently, but come to the table with a "we're all doing the best we can" attitude and a willingness to share ideas and really listen. (My husband can stop buying me gifts now. He is the one who encourages me to do them and helps me set-up beforehand.) (My official plug: if you're a mom, you could make brunch on Tuesday mornings in the Reading area, and could use something like this, please email me! I'd love to add you to the next invite list and the Facebook group so we can all stay in touch in between.)

Full social calendar this week! Tonight, Eric and Steph are coming over for dinner, and I'm thinking of making

Lebanese-style Ground Beef Kabobs

Tabbouleh

Roasted Pepper Dip

I get such a kick out of planning, making, and sharing meals. Can't wait to share one with those two!

Oh, I think Nolan's waking up, and it's still "too early." Better go relieve Tim so he can get a little more sleep!

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Katie
August 16th, 2012 - 12:32

I want to come to your moms’ brunches! Though, and this is not in any way directed at you, but does it seem like all those mom activities are scheduled for during the workday? Which obviously makes perfect sense for moms home all day, and if I were at home, that’s when I would want to get together, but when do working moms get together to commiserate? Apparently, never. Because, yeah. All the women’s/mom’s groups at church or that I otherwise hear about? Friday morning, Tuesday afternoon, other random during-the-week times. Men’s Bible study? Saturday morning, because obviously men work and women don’t. I guess. /rant #don’tmindme,I’mjustbitter.

You’ll have to let us know how the foods turn out! And I’m so glad you got your lovely too-early morning. <3 you, friend. ^_^
Sarah
August 17th, 2012 - 05:59

Katie, you’re allowed to rant!
There are working moms included in the brunches, but none of them are 9-5-ers. Personally, I started having the brunches out of I need I felt but didn’t see being met. I found other moms were feeling it, too, and went from there. I say if you have a need that you don’t see being met, start your own group. Once a month on a Saturday morning?

Oh, and the food was great! Hardly any left at all and I ate what was left for lunch the next day!
Katie
August 17th, 2012 - 12:17

Haha, thanks, Sarah!

The problem is that I seem to only know SAHMs, and all the bloggers I read are SAHMs, and I’m starting to get overwhelmed trying to figure out how you do the good mommy thing while working a 9-to-5 (well…7:45-to-4) job. Blargh.

But I’m so glad you’ve found a way to meet that need for socialization! I’m sure if I’m determined enough, I can do it, too. But couple that awkward shyness with everything else (working two random Saturdays a month, for instance) and it’s just overwhelming. I don’t really mean to come whine on your happy post, and thanks for being understanding. ^_^

Oh good! Good food is the best.
Sarah
August 20th, 2012 - 13:50

I see what you mean.
I wish I could have you over to my house. I’m not a working mom, obviously, but I’d love to hear more about what it’s like to live your life, you know?
I read a few blogs by working moms. Some of them work from home, but my favorite blog by a working mom is charpenette.blogspot.com (She’s a full time teacher with 2 young boys. She talks a lot about what it’s like to deal with working full time and parenting.) There’s also theheirtoblair.com (<–she's just very candid, which I think can be helpful) and rhodeygirltests.com (<–she doesn't post a lot, but I do think she works 40 hours a week).
I hope that's helpful! If it's not, and you're tired of my suggestions, just let me know. (I mean it!)