Yesterday

It's been busy at World Headquarters. I've been working on some deadlines for My Favorite Find and getting ready for The Farm Chicks Show too.

Yesterday I had some mailings to get out.

I wonder how many people get to work in pink fuzzy slippers?

World Headquarters is sort of cold. I keep the heat turned down there, since I'm only there for part of the day. When I got back to the house, my nose felt like the polar ice cap. So I used the blow dryer to warm it up. Does that cancel out my energy savings at WHQ?

Then Colin and Cody invited me for a date. Lunch at Gordy's! I made Cody pose with us, because that's what moms do.

We talked about his school and made family plans. I feel choked up when I think about him being so grown up. I wish I could go back and re-live it all.

You know how sometimes when you run into an elderly woman in the grocery store who stops and tells you to enjoy your time with your children because you're going to blink and they'll be grown? And you know how at that moment you're feeling overwhelmed because one of them is trying to get out of the cart, one has grabbed five boxes of granola bars, the other has to go to the bathroom, and the other is complaining that you brought your own grocery bags? And you know how you think, yeah yeah, I'm just trying to make it through this shopping trip!

Well, now I understand her.

All that through my mind, and lunch hasn't even arrived yet.

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After lunch, I stopped by the post office to mail all my packages. Frank tells me that he still talks about the day that I sent hundreds of packages from the Mead post office and that it was a record breaker. I tell him I took a picture of the receipt, for old time's sake.

Then I tell him that soon, I'll have a bigger mailing. A record breaker. He asks me to call him first so that he can go on his lunch break.

hahaha, I laugh. And then I tell him that he should really just stop and enjoy this time, because it only happens once a year.

Strangely, I don't think he agrees.

Comments

[Jody]

Living in Kairos moments. I ALWAYS appreciate your sunny side of things! You inspire:)

[K-Ro]

I'm trying to get into the practice of mindfulness. Life goes by so fast. I love the song by Trace Adkins "Your Gonna Miss This" When I hear it, it always reminds me to appreciate life and slow down, no matter what's hppening in the moment. Cause "You're gonna miss this
You're gonna want this back
You're gonna wish these days hadn't gone by so fast
These are some good times
So take a good look around
You may not know it now
But you're gonna miss this"

[jen@thecottagenest]

My big girl is 18. I know just what you mean!

[Anna mandarino]

Wish it was twice a year! Love The Farm Chicks!
Love Gordy's their dumplings are the best ever!
Thnk you for all your hard work in making The Farm Chicks such a great experience

[Sandy]

Holy smokes, that is a receipt and a half!!!
It looks like you are getting where you want to be Serena, I am so anxious for all of this new business to be revealed! :) Sandy

[Angie]

Ahh... I like Frank :)

[Bonita]

Your comments brought back such memories from my husband's Mom. She said those exact words to me, and I thought those very things...she was so wise, because now mine are grown and gone. I love when they come back and I tell them the same thing about those precious grandkids of mine...:)

[Barbara Struthers]

That is quite a receipt! For some reason I thought that World Headquarters was in your home? My kids are grown and gone, you are so right time does fly by fast. But, now I have grandchildren to enjoy. That is the next great phase!

[Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking]

This was such a good post. Your son has such a sweet smile! Wow what a receipt. I can see that it would probably be a record breaker at any Post Office!!

[Kelly]

Against my better judgment, I have to take 4 of mine with me to the grocery store this afternoon. It's either that or cereal for dinner! I've put it off long enough! I'll try to remember to enjoy it :)

(Is Gordy's a must-eat if we happen to be visiting again in, say, June?:))

[Kathy]

I know what you mean...my 5 are in their 20s...and I miss them!

Finding joy in little everyday things in life, like lunch with 2 fab men and joshing your mail clerk is so special, isn't it?

So glad you took the time to share with all of us the reminder to Appreciate.

[Jennifer Wood]

I have been thinking of that old lady in the grocery store a lot lately...trying to take in every second. It does go fast. Glad you had a break yesterday...even if you do get to work in pink fuzzy slippers!

[Michele Craft]

Hi Serena! Loved this post...sooooo true! I remember when my middle daughter would not leave my side {she's 19 now & still likes to be with me as much as possible} and my sweet mom would say that one day I would long for days when she wouldn't leave me side...it's oh so true!
Michele

[Katelyn]

you perfectly described my weekly trips to the grocery store. one of my new years goals is to slow down and try to enjoy those moments, even though they aren't easy.
glad you had lunch with your hubs and son, so nice of the boss.
good luck with all your packaging! We close on our house in 8 days!

[Holly]

Yes, it does go fast but honestly, when I was barely keeping my head above water, I wished older women would not tell me such and that they would have helped me with my boys instead! Those were some haaaaard days!

Hubby and I have started a tradition of taking our grown boys out to eat for their birthday gift. Just mom, dad and the boy. It's so special!

[Shug In Boots]

Ahh, I wish I had a job where I could work from home in my red LL Beans. And then have lunch with the fam. :D Have a great day!

[annie]

You were in my neck o'the woods for lunch!! We have yet to check out Gordy's, but we've been hearing about it for EVER!!

[Heather]

Thank you for this reminder, Serena. My little ones are 8, 6 and almost a year. I will consciously savor every moment today- even the diapers & complaining and especially the smiles. Enjoy your day!

[www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1470685926]

Love hearing about your family. I was just looking at some old pictures on facebook & saw one of my daughter from just two years ago & I am shocked at how much she has changed in that time. She has gone from a little girl to a young woman in the blink of an eye. Yes, this is precious and fleeting time. Blessings to you!!

Laura

[Monica]

Your lunch date sounds like so much fun. And yes, the kids do grow up so quickly! But you will still have all of the grown up years to enjoy with them as well. And I think using the hair dryer to warm up your nose is a marvelous idea that really doesn't take much electricity at all :) Have a wonderful Thursday.