Wednesday, February 16, 2011

The Best Laid Plans. . . .

in my case, often go astray.  I had such great plans for yesterday since I only had the kids part of the day.  But, I DID NOTHING!!!!!  I'm almost ashamed to admit it.  I'm supposed to make the most of my free hours, but seem to be a little lacking in that department.  Daughter Mary, who is a Champion of Justification, said it was a "play day"  and that everyone needs one of them occasionally.  I say, OK.  That's my story and I'm sticking to it, because that's exactly what I did.  I played.  I played games on Facebook (which I do to keep my mind sharp), I read a couple of the magazines which are threatening to overtake the house, and I did some Disney Dreamin'.  Rod and I have planned a trip in late November, and although it seems so far away right now, it will be here before you know it.  I also proof-read two papers for Mary.  It was always my job when the kids were in school, and now that Mary is in grad school I get to resume that position.  Funny how much I've learned from proofreading their papers over the years.

So this morning, I figured I'd better try to redeem myself.  I have accomplished quite a bit.  I downloaded a new ringtone for my cell phone.  Not a big deal for some, but for those of us who are "technically challenged", it's a step by step process.  Now, when my phone rings,  I hear the whistling from Disney's Steamboat Willie.  And it makes me happy.  I pressed two blocks - the background for Krissy's Henrietta Whiskers block and the Churn Dash block that I finished for the Brown Bag swap.  After the more complicated block, I needed something simple and I love Churn Dash.  And, I cut and marked a new block for the Brown Bag swap.  I cut  Bird of Paradise  in magenta and dark purple.  It's another block that's supposed to be paper pieced, but I cut the pieces and then added the seam allowances.  Hopefully, it will turn out better than the Celtic Sunrise, which, by the way,  I do intend to fix.  And I've pinned the block pieces together so that I won't be confused when I start the stitching.  And now, I'm off to "research" a recipe for dinner.  The kids should be here around noon, and I'll be ready.  Toodles!

3 comments:

Kristin Marie said...

We all need play days. Yesterday was mine after I got off work. Now today I have to be productive. Give my little Boo a kiss for me!

JustCindy said...

You only played one day? I've done nothing since Saturday but play. Gotta get busy today.

Pat said...

Heck...I often waste days (I mean...have "play" days). Don't feel guilty about it!!!