Luxuriating in the Mundane

Right now, I'm loving the big pile of clothes on the bed that I am folding. The comforting busy sounds of the washer and dryer are music to my ears.  I'm even looking forward to tackling the overflowing sink of dirty dishes.

Two clean Westies so far, and more to be washed. The van is washed and vacuumed and ready for the next trip, beginning Saturday or Sunday of this week. That first photo is the view from the car wash.

The everyday, mundane chores are like a pampering bubble bath to me right now.

Life has been such a run-away roller coaster ride in the last three or four or five weeks.

Preparations for the Mississippi DAR State Conference, porcelain deadlines, taxes, sick folks, etc.  Gordon came down with a bad cold during State Conference, so I traveled 180 miles a day for each of the four days of State Conference rather than stay in the hotel.

Now Unc has the cold, and we are scampering to keep Mama from catching it.  Thankfully, this is just a cold and not the flu. Today was Unc's worst day, and the stuff has not taken hold in his chest as we feared yesterday. *sigh of relief*

Mackie is over his bout of very painful hips. The veterinarian thinks it was just "one of those attacks of arthritis."  He is back to his normal Westie Warp Speed, so I am very relieved about that.  We'll follow through with x-rays as soon as the travel schedule slows down a tad.

The fur kids gave me such a heartwarming greeting, all wiggly and giggly, when I returned each day last Thursday through Sunday. That's the best therapy in the world!

The remains of a huge thermos of home-made potato soup allowed Lillibeth to entertain us one night recently.  When it comes to our fur babies, yes, we are very easy to entertain!  *grin*

I think that easy- to- entertain thing goes both ways.  Elvis was mesmerized the other night watching me eradicate my chinny-chin hair. He was propped up against me, watching every move with those big brown loving eyes!

(Did I just admit I have chinny-chin hair? Well gals, if you have not sprouted any, just give it time.  ALL women fight those little beasts! Aarrgh!)

On the day I was the most tired crawling back into the studio from a busy, busy day, that sweet husband of mine was still icky sick with a cold, but he still changed sheets Saturday so that I could relax and rest better between clean sheets.  You may have read before that I have this thing about clean sheets.  Gordon knows that one of my primary Love Languages is Gifts of Service.

Gordon even put on the yellow sheets, knowing that the happy yellow always makes me feel better.

A fast trip to Natchez to Rosalie Mansion is on the agenda for this week. Then Saturday or Sunday we head to Texas for that Ruth McDowell five-day workshop. Check-in is 3 pm Sunday.

Oodles to do to get ready. Oodles to share with you. Now where can I get Oodles of time?  *crooked grin*

At least I managed to bring order to the little bags of essentials needed for long days away from home and away from the van.

I'm searching for more MaggiB "Kipper" bags and accessories. That is the one with the black Scotties and the white Westies.  Of course, it is a discontinued pattern with the company. I never fall in love with something that is currently being made.

The big yellow bag is also MaggiB, the "Berry Patch" fabric.  Also discontinued. Mama wants some of that happy fabric bag line.  So I have a fun "Easter Egg Hunt" ahead of me.  I love to look for those obscure, elusive wants.

The other little yellow bags are the "Yancy" pattern, but I have forgotten the name of the manufacturer.  The company is out of Oklahoma.  I love that yellow chintz line, and have bought as many little bags as I could find in that fabric.  We'll have to talk bag collecting some time.

Back to work on some porcelain before firing the kiln tonight.

Comments

[Honey]

With a smile I realize that things are better for you and your Gordon. Even with all on your plate, it is comforting to know Alice and Unc are at home and content and your furries are well and happy and those daffodills are blooming over the farm. All is right in the world today. God loves you and so do I.

[Mary Ann]

Dear Penny...it's been a while since I checked in at your Blog. I'm saddened by the news of your Mom's illness and also of the loss of your beloved Daddles. You've had a tough time of it lately...here's some (((HUGS))) all the way from Denmark. Take good care of yourself. :o) Mary Ann

[rlbates]

Penny, my dog likes to do the same. You should see him "clean" the last out of a peanut butter jar. Funny!

[June]

My goodness but you have been exceedingly busy. I'm so sorry about the illness that is running rampant and hope everyone recovers very soon.