Happy Friday! I was just thinking how, when I was much younger, a day like today would have been a normal one—just a Friday in February. Thinking back, I remember sitting in class, counting the days until the next big event in my teenage life: Easter Break, Prom, Majorette Tryouts, and finally, summer! All the other days were just normal, regular days in between.
Now, much older and a bit wiser, I understand that it is these days, days like the normal, average Friday in February, that I love the most. They are the best days for me because I know how quickly they pass. It is easy for me to recall the special days, what we did on Christmas, or what we ate last Easter. But the regular days? The days that I stay in my pajamas, run the vacuum, load the dishwasher, homeschool with Flynn, and heat up leftovers are the ones I cherish the most and that seem to blend together into the fabric of my life. Today is one of those days.
Here is the spot where I sit and homeschool with Flynn. She and I look forward to our afternoons together each day, and the time we spend together learning is so much fun! I am thankful for all the time we share and the memories we are making. As an early childhood and elementary teacher, I was concerned about teaching some upper-level courses. Biology and Algebra, I'm looking at you!. However, there are an unlimited number of online classes taught by people who are much more versed in those subjects; thank Heavens!
Steve dragged took me out to dinner last night at a local Mexican restaurant, and I ordered my favorite shrimp meal. Weird Fact About Me Number 265: I prefer to eat meals like this with a fork instead of using the tortilla wraps that come with it. I actually eat everything separately.
And that's a wrap for today, my friends. I plan to visit you this weekend while cozy on the couch with my pups and some coffee. Other weekend highlights include setting out some St. Patrick's Day decorations, attending mass, and changing bedsheets. It is the normal days I cherish, after all.
Have a cozy weekend, and thanks for visiting!
Billie Jo
You are so right! It's the ordinary days that make up our lives and we need to cherish them! You do a good job at that.
ReplyDeleteI love reading about your homeschool days with Flynn too. You are creating treasured memories.
Enjoyed your post! Yes, normal days are so nice, having one of those over here as well. The homeschool spot looks super cozy. Have to ask, do you eat the sour cream separately as well? Had some kids at school doing that yesterday so that's why I wondered. That said, the meal looks delicious no matter how you ate it. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
ReplyDeleteI do love these ordinary days, as well. My homeschooling efforts with my reluctant high schooler are not as pleasant as yours, but we're getting by. ( I know how to write a paper, but how to teach it? Time to hit the library!) Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love ordinary days the best too!! Looks like a good week and a good weekend ahead! I am glad Steve dragged you out. That's good sometimes.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning...oh wait..it is already afternoon...your fur babies look so warm and cozy... I am with you on eating...I like to eat each thing by itself. This is a great time of the year to cozy up and enjoy the day....It's past lunch time and I just now changed from pj's to my clothes. I love Friday's like this and I'm glad you enjoy them as well...Happy Weekend Billie Jo
ReplyDeleteI love ordinary days. We had planned to go to the RV show today just to look around but it's so cold and there is so much sickness out there right now that we've decided to stay home to try to be heathly for our upcoming trip to see our kids next month.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
These ordinary days ARE the best, aren't they? It's where my memory often takes me...to an ordinary day. Just this morning, I was thinking about ordinary days when I was in high school....and believe me, that takes us WAY back. :) My ordinary day today was made up of a bit of cleaning our living room to brighten things up, changing sheets and washing them, washing towels, and making a ham sandwich for lunch. All ordinary things, but one day they could be a memory. :)
ReplyDeleteIf it makes you weird to eat everything individually at a Mexican Restaurant, then you, my dear friend, have company because I am the same way. It's less messy that way, too. Plus, I get to enjoy the flavor of each item.
And, lastly, thank you for mentioning about decorating for St. Patrick's Day. I have old post cards that I've collected through the years that I always put out on a card tree to display so I need to dig those out. I have them for Valentine's Day too but totally forgot about it until I read on someone's blog that they'd displayed theirs.
I love days when I know I don't need to go anywhere...like today! Do you remember that I home schooled my youngest 2 sons. One is a chemical engineer and the other an artist and architect. Enjoy your day! Stay warm!
ReplyDeleteYou have a calming presence Billie Jo. ( Or maybe I should ask the kids?) You are right, it is the ordinary days we need to cherish. I bought a walking pad with my gift certificate. I waited until it was 30% off and free shipping. Thank you, thank you.
ReplyDeleteHey! I TOTALLY agree with you!!! Ever since I got OLD, I cherish a regular day. My motto now is "A really good day is a day when nothing happens." You have come to this realization much sooner than I did, so you are so wise. I can see where you unwrap the wrap! So you can actually see everything you are eating!
ReplyDeleteBillie Jo, you and I are a lot alike! I eat everything with a fork! Even if I order tacos, I use a fork. There's a story in my book about me going to the coffee shop and eating my chicken salad sandwich with a fork. Do you remember that one? Anyway, it's fun to know that there are others out there with the same quirks :) And yes to all the amazing resources for the annoying classes such as algebra, etc. We loved Teaching Textbooks for all those annoying math classes.
ReplyDeleteI love where the desk is. Such a peaceful spot. I like normal days too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday! I love your reflections on appreciating the ordinary days; they really do hold so much value. It’s wonderful to find joy in the simple moments, like spending time at home and enjoying the little routines. Here’s to more cherished Fridays! I’d love for you to check out my new post!
ReplyDeleteThe picture of the outside are just beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteFriday for me is just like any other day - a good one. :)
I like days that I can spend at home doing ordinary things. I'm really looking forward to doing some ordinary things outside come warmer weather, but for now, I'm appreciating a cozy home where I can enjoy the cold and snow outside by looking out the window.
ReplyDeleteOur grandson eats everything separately too. His favourite way he says!
ReplyDeleteYou know I love finding joy in the ordinary! Glad Steve was able to drag you out of the house. That meal looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour dinner out with Steve sounds nice and looks delicious! I have always admired parents like you who do just a great job at homeschooling! I think we will see more and more parents homeschooling in the coming years. Glad you had a nice week, now have a cozy weekend, Billie Jo!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful normal day!
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