Week 7

Friday, February 12, 2010
I listen to the four-year old quoting back lines
from the Looney Tune he watched on YouTube
and I’m jettisoned to my own childhood.

Saturday, February 13, 2010
One day, twenty hours and thirty minutes
with Grandma and Grandpa —
and I didn’t have to cook one meal! Bliss.

Sunday, February, 14, 2010
Me and my sweetie went on a date —
on Valentine’s day, none-the-less. Love you.

Monday, February 15, 2010
In an instant, the world shifts,
reminding us of what is important.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010
I had the ever-elusive sleep in my grasp,
but my head flinched, the brain kicked on,
and it was another two hours before I found it again.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
I raked leaves for ten minutes today.
And for those who know me,
understand how exhausting those ten minutes felt.

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Phew. Deadline met. Package is in the mail.