Apr. 20, 2008 - Higher Ground
I had big plans for today. Big plans that were overtaken by an epic trip to Costo, followed by a nap. Oh well, so much for ambitious.
For the past seven years I have worked nights over the weekends and during this time it has been fun to see how our family's weekend days have taken on their own little traditions. The most notable of which is that on Saturday morning mom is not permitted back into the house unless she has maple bars somewhere on (not in) her person. The second tradition is meant to counter the first.
Here we have it, Pilot Butte:
Okay, so I guess it can't be called a tradition just yet since we only just started it last Saturday, but both my girls and I hope it will become one. This picture was taken in 1984 so the area around it looks nothing like this now. That is a mill in the forground-there is no mill anymore(just Red Robin,lots of shops, houses and REI) but it gives you the idea. It is smack dab in the middle of town. We watch it catch fire every year when they launch the fireworks off of it. The trail we take up is a mile long and 500 feet up to the top. So far this week I have walked 8 miles and climbed 2000 feet. I hate walking on tracks because my mind wanders and I get bored. I don't have that problem here thanks to the view and my childrens' company.
The first day I decided to bring the girls along I was a bit worried, before we started, that they would not finish it but they did. And very cheerfully too I might add. As a testiment to Eilidh's zing I must inform you that she ran most of the way up. Gadzooks! I wish I could harness her that energy somehow. On Our second try together we took Silas with us in the stroller. Next time she pushes. We had a seventy-year old lady behind us on the way up that day. By the time we headed back down, she was already to the top again.
Yep, even with the plans that did not come to, I have had a very nice week. It is amazing what happens in life when you decided to forget where you have already fallen short and purpose instead to just do the next right thing. All those 'right things' start adding up and pretty soon you stop and realize that your morning, day, week, or life is pretty pleasant afterall. Not that I did not know that my life is a pretty darn good one already, but knowing and living like I know something is true are completely different things sometimes. And yes, speaking of elevation,I do think it helps that my thyroid levels are finally coming back to earth too.
Hope all is well with you. See you next weekend when I once again have access to a computer. Sooner if I stop baking.
Comments
Apr. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by cammiemelisabray
Kath...miss you.
How awsome about the butte..maybe we can join you some time. We have been going on bike rides! Ahh spring! even with snow it is pretty grand. Well gotta go ...love, me
Apr. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by carrie-the gremlin wrangler
hope you're back on soon!! I know you must be going nuts...
carrie
gremlinwrangler.blogspot.com
Apr. 21, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by MayTheyBeMightyMen
So, what exactly ARE you baking? *grin*
Glad you got to pop in and put this up. Great little entry! I could use something like that mound for my boys to expend a little energy. . . .
Apr. 22, 2008 - sigh
Posted by bestsister
"It is amazing what happens in life when you decided to forget where you have already fallen short and purpose instead to just do the next right thing."
I needed THAT today. Many thanks,
Barbara
Apr. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CrossView
STOP BAKING!
(just please don't tell hubby I said it =P)
"It is amazing what happens in life when you decided to forget where you have already fallen short and purpose instead to just do the next right thing."
Really great thought! =D
Apr. 26, 2008 - Hi there!
Posted by ClagettsFLStyle
Thanks so much for stopping by. I know it's been awhile since I've been to your blog.
I love this post. It is so true that sometimes we just have to pick ourselves up and dust ourself off and get going on new things. Not focusing on where we have failed!! So true.. So true..
Thanks for the fluff idea with the dryer. I tried that.. and I thought it was ok.. but DH prefers they just all out be dried in the dryer.. which is ok with me.. :-)
Have a great weekend.
