Special Day

I had such a special day. I woke up sick as a dog with a chest cold. I made Tim take Quinn to school and I committed to doing nothing today. I took a nap on the couch while the girls watched a show at like 8:15 am. Couldn't keep my eyes open! But after the nap -- I felt like baking. I made three kinds for cookies with Lizza. I made the girls Mac and Cheese and made Tim take Kenna to school while I put Lizza down for a nap complete with books and cuddles. I think Tim was confused when after he got back, I announced I was taking myself to the hot springs while Lizza napped. I got home in time for Black bean salsa and a show -- before I sent Tim to get the girls. When they got home, we made Christmas paper chains to start a Christmas count down on December 12. We had a veggie dinner and a night of talking together -- first just Tim and I at the dinner table and then the whole crew while we made popcorn chains for the tree.
It is not what I did today that made it special -- but how I felt. Comfortable, peaceful, simple, happy. I used to feel this way to rarely. It is becoming everyday now, and I feel really grateful for that. Tonight Tim asked me what my next goals were and if I wanted to pursue a Doctorate. I surprised myself -- "Nope. I'm great. I'll do more stuff like that later. Right now I just want to be with the kids." I have rarely felt this way. I don't want balance anymore. I'm ready to really jump in for awhile. :) Anyway, I was a wonderful sick day. The best ever. And I think the kids liked being whispered at instead of screamed at since I had no voice! Nice change of pace.