I was just doing the same everyday things, but it seemed this weekend that things went very smoothly. I accomplished more, and with each little thing crossed off that mental list, I felt a growing sense of satisfaction. I still have have tons of things that need to be finished, but I got some of them out of the way, and that's a start.
I have an ironing basket that I've been ignoring. Bandannas, white antique pillowcases with embroidery or tatting or crocheted edgings, colorful everyday cotton dinner napkins, and white formal dinner napkins, a red tablecloth, the dress for a pillowcase doll that had been washed......things that have accumulated through the spring and early summer. I got about half of that done.
I have three more seams to do, and I will have finished a double bed sized scrap quilt. I pulled out three other quilts that are ready to be quilted to get their sizes and make sure I have the backing and battings for them. I have a project to finish for my sister, and one for my youngest granddaughter. I have a set of six place mats and a table runner to complete. I'm getting closer to getting things finished, now that I have enough space. The bookshelves I ordered should arrive this week!
I went out early this morning to prune in the herb garden. The scent was heavenly. Everything I brushed or clipped gave off it's special perfume. I used the string trimmer to edge around the yard and the herb garden, and even tried to hack back some of the weeds in the west yard. It was good timing, because a storm came through this afternoon. I could hear the plants saying, "Ahhhh!"
I spent a large part of the day working in the office. I decided to get my filing done. Lack of order has a negative impact on my work habits, so it was time to do something about the disorder in the office. I filed for the company, I filed for Elegante Mother, and I filed our personal papers! Then, I balanced the company checkbook, typed two proposals, and entered accounts payable. I was flying! I was able to leave things for Dear Husband to look over and sign, and I walked out of the office with a sense of accomplishment.
Don't you love those days when things have gone smoothly? I treated us to roasted garlic, baked feta, and browned baguettes of French bread, and we noshed before we worked on dinner. I hope this week will continue to go as well as the weekend has.
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