04/08/2008

This morning I brewed coffee.

For an entire week my 'normal' was not! That is, we have had family visiting for a whole week. Most of the week was spent with Nick's parents, but my parents were with us for a couple days (before heading to Pensacola to check up on my brother). For an entire week things seemed dizzying, busy, suffocating at times (what can I say? I'm just not very social!)...so out of the ordinary. But this morning I brewed coffee.

I reluctantly said 'goodbye' to my parents last night. I can honestly say that I wish they lived closer. My Dad and Mom both do well with Nathan and Queenie. In addition, my Dad probably understands my restless side better than anyone else. Mom probably understands my anxious side more than anyone else. And to have their support "face to face" instead of over the phone is great. But...alas...they don't live in Houston!

Still, this morning I woke up and stayed in my pajamas. I padded down the stairs with no agenda, no deadline, and no one to talk to--and it was the greatest feeling! My kids were still asleep. I had time to catch up on some Bible reading. I drank some of that amazing Starbuck's coffee. I played with the dog (the dog isn't quite as loved on when - in particular - the Gmas are around. Neither likes dogs!). And I remembered that deep down inside I'm an introvert, and that even just one week of visitors leaves me completely exhausted!

So today has been a good, Rachel-style day. It has been quiet. It has been boring. It has been lonesome. You probably don't understand, which is okay, because if your favorite kind of day is the opposite of mine, well....I don't understand you, either!!