Weekendings

I recently kicked off a new routine at work...this weekend marked my second consecutive Friday where I worked from home. It's amazing. I completely underestimated what a difference a single day could make. One morning that I'm assured a workout because I don't have to rush to get ready and head downtown. One less day per week that we require the services of our lovely dog walker - which translates nicely into dollars saved. And most importantly - one day a week when I can take a breath, work in my pajamas if I feel so inclined - plow through my to-do list without the inevitable distractions an office setting brings. I'm grateful for the gift, so pleased with the change, so happy at the prospect of flexibility.

Naturally, the boys are thrilled with the new schedule and they spent the entire day curled on either side of me as I completed conference calls, emails, decks and various other documents. I find them to be the perfect co-workers, terrific office mates. We wound down our workday, opened a bottle of wine and indulged in a mini i-tunes inspired dance party while we waited for Hubby to get home.

Then it was off to date night - a chilly, misty Friday evening at one of our favorite neighborhood haunts followed by an early bedtime.

I joined a great girlfriend for my second consecutive Saturday morning at Pilates - love everything about this class except for the price. (Seriously, WHY must yoga and pilates run such steep price tags??)And together, we're mapping out our path to fitness and better health. I'm keeping a detailed food journal and tracking workouts - here's hoping the buddy system is just the kick in the #$$ I needed to get on track.

Errands consumed our days - finding a new dog groomer, picking up needed items at the store, grocery shopping, perusing a new costume shop as we began to give thought to our Halloween costumes, looking up recipes and thinking through the week's meal plan - mundane normalcy that never fails to make me feel lucky and like I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be.

The park called our name - it was muddy, so the boys' frolic time was cut a little short and Jack didn't get to chase his favorite toy, but an excellent time was had by all. Sunday is winding down now - we enjoyed a brisk fall evening walk, whipped up a pot of veggie soup and are watching a little tube before we call it a night.

As much as I hate to see the weekend come to an end, I am comforted by these treasured rituals, safe in the routine of home.

And you?

Comments

[Robin]

Love the little glimpse into your weekends! Can't wait to find out about this one. I love your I Heart Fall post as well. Got me thinking about what I'm lovin these days. You've inspired me...I'll have to do a post! :) Miss you!!