I love days like today. When everything Falls into its perfect harmonious little spot.
When the day starts with a pre-dawn hike at The Dish, with a lovely friend. When you weave in and out of heartfelt or funny or interesting topics, and then turn a corner and witness the morning sky, turn pink, then yellow, then glorious blue... the Bay and a vast lovely scenery standing before you.
When you come home to a happy, dancing Toddler already dressed and readied by her daddy for her day in a Tinkerbell tutu and a light green feather and diamond tiara. You know that you would have probably vetoed the choice yourself had you been home, but love the soft heart that agreed to the ensemble, which has had the effect of filling the kitchen and the whole house with good cheer and twirls (instead of a number of other alternatives).
When you run through the house, first, brewing a big pot of Peet's coffee, and then hugging first, the bigger and then, the smaller person milling about, taking a quick hot shower, feeling actually happy with your first wardrobe choice, and still having enough time to enjoy a great cup of coffee with a piece of toast before heading out of the house.
When you and your girl enjoy a kids' music class through and through, because a certain Teacher Chaia makes classical music seem as delicious as a piece of European chocolate pie.
When you and your girl get to preschool in time. And en route you witness the clouds rolling in beautifully as in Monet's Woman with the Parasol painting.
And then, just like that, you find yourself sitting in a corner at a Starbucks, with giant headphones upon your ears, to the rare company of your own quiet self. Sipping Warm Tea. Getting a whiff of the smell of fresh rain hitting the pavement softly at first and then with more and more attitude, each time the door opens and shuts, which beckons you to look up and find beautiful red leaves blowing outside in the wind.
And then if all that is not enough you get to finish the day, at a table with two people you love so very much, and with bowls of yummy, warm and spicy turkey chili you were smart enough to pick up from Piazza's on the way home.
"Congratulations! You Are A Star!" a tiny smug voice says in the back of your head, but you still manage to hear it over all the other noises...
Happy Fall Everyone!
When the day starts with a pre-dawn hike at The Dish, with a lovely friend. When you weave in and out of heartfelt or funny or interesting topics, and then turn a corner and witness the morning sky, turn pink, then yellow, then glorious blue... the Bay and a vast lovely scenery standing before you.
When you come home to a happy, dancing Toddler already dressed and readied by her daddy for her day in a Tinkerbell tutu and a light green feather and diamond tiara. You know that you would have probably vetoed the choice yourself had you been home, but love the soft heart that agreed to the ensemble, which has had the effect of filling the kitchen and the whole house with good cheer and twirls (instead of a number of other alternatives).
When you run through the house, first, brewing a big pot of Peet's coffee, and then hugging first, the bigger and then, the smaller person milling about, taking a quick hot shower, feeling actually happy with your first wardrobe choice, and still having enough time to enjoy a great cup of coffee with a piece of toast before heading out of the house.
When you and your girl enjoy a kids' music class through and through, because a certain Teacher Chaia makes classical music seem as delicious as a piece of European chocolate pie.
When you and your girl get to preschool in time. And en route you witness the clouds rolling in beautifully as in Monet's Woman with the Parasol painting.
And then, just like that, you find yourself sitting in a corner at a Starbucks, with giant headphones upon your ears, to the rare company of your own quiet self. Sipping Warm Tea. Getting a whiff of the smell of fresh rain hitting the pavement softly at first and then with more and more attitude, each time the door opens and shuts, which beckons you to look up and find beautiful red leaves blowing outside in the wind.
And then if all that is not enough you get to finish the day, at a table with two people you love so very much, and with bowls of yummy, warm and spicy turkey chili you were smart enough to pick up from Piazza's on the way home.
"Congratulations! You Are A Star!" a tiny smug voice says in the back of your head, but you still manage to hear it over all the other noises...
Happy Fall Everyone!
Love this post! You are an excellent writer! We went on a long bike ride and enjoyed the fall air. What a beautiful season.
ReplyDeleteThanks Susanne. You are so sweet! Where did you go on your bike ride?
ReplyDeleteWe went on the Coyote Creek trail. It's a nice flat ride and it was the perfect end to a lovely day. Join us next time!
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful. Please let us know the next time you go.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like an excellent day. Your vivid description made me feel as if I had experienced it myself!
ReplyDeleteA Chef-d'oeuvre Shabnam jon! You have such a great writing style. You must start on your book... Love, Ladan
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by here Ladan joon. You are sweet!
ReplyDelete