Sunday afternoons I usually spend the day with my niece Paige, but today was different. I let myself sleep in.. well, I thought I slept in. Waking up feeling like it was 10:00am and then looking at my clock and seeing it was 8:30am was a pleasant surprise. Although I love sleeping in on occasion, I usually hate it because I feel like it is a waste of my day. I tend to have the mind set that I have to go go go on my days off and try to get as much done as possible. Slowly getting myself out of bed this morning (let me tell you, it took me a good half hour) I decided to make "cheesy, chicken and spinach stuffed shells." I made a dish for my boyfriend and me for tonight's dinner and a dish of shells for my grandfather. It felt good to make my grandfather dinner and spend some time with him this afternoon. I feel like I should enjoy each moment with him.
Another pleasant surprise this afternoon was a text from my mom saying her and my dad were stopping by. I love surprises, I think it is the best feeling when someone surprises you with a gift, with dinner, or simply stopping by to say hello. I bet my parents didn't even realize their visit would make my day.
Today I was extremely productive and it wasn't planned at all. I watched my brothers dog, made dinner, saw my grandfather, had lunch with my parents, went grocery shopping for the week, baked an appetizer and baked cookies all in one day!
Although I love days like today when I feel so productive, I miss spending time with Paige. I feel if I miss seeing her on my usual Sunday that I miss so much in only a week. She is growing so fast and just like I want to enjoy each moment with my grandfather, I want to enjoy each moment with Paige. Time moves so quickly and I want to take in all the little surprised I get in my life. Today, I will enjoy the surprise I received from my parents by stopping by and the surprises I will receive in the future. Surprise someone tomorrow, this week or next month with something as simple as a coffee or a visit to say hello… it could make their day.
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