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On a rainy fall day, I feel dry and warm. Nestled in front of the fireplace. Swimming in my cup is hot apple cider, the cider purchased from a recent visit to the farmer’s market. My companions here are my loved ones, a good book and my trusty laptop.
Just a few more minutes, please. Let me stay in this place longer. My mind can wander away from the things I should be doing, and I can keep up a few more of the things I want to be doing.
The tomatoes in the basket that still need to be made into sauce and canned. The rocks that need to be collected before they can be painted into cute fall decorations. The photos that should be taken outside, all the puddles are waiting. One more load of laundry to be washed and put away.
These things can all wait while I enjoy a few more sips. A few more lines in the chapter. A few more snuggles that are to be had. These things will all still be waiting when the moment is over, but the moment will not wait for all these things. I choose the moment.
Briony says
Sounds like a perfect morning…I wouldn’t leave the moment either 🙂
Ronnica says
Beautifully written. I love those moments, too.
Christina Lee says
that is EXACTLY how I felt on our vry rainy morning yesterday. Lovely!
Grace says
sigh. what a lovely post. and although i’m absolutely addicted to coffee, i do enjoy a nice hot cup of cinnamon apple cider on occasion. 🙂
Simply Stork says
cider…I think I have some in the cupboard…not as good as fresh but it will do in a pinch :o)great idea!
I love these fall mornings :o)
~simply~
Briony says
haha yeh…i can’t wait to try it 🙂 see you tonight! what time should i come over?
~Trish~ says
I wanna come over too!
Susie says
I love that!!! “I choose this moment”. Thanks for the inspiration today:-)
Live.Love.Eat says
AWESOME post. Especially the last line. I have felt that way but that’s the perfect way to say it!!!!!!!!!
gingela5 says
Great post–I can feel the moment myself–and I want to be there! So jealous that it’s Fall where you are!
Briony says
haha. yeh i get like that. i love itunes because you can buy individual songs. i will bring it with me for you to go through…haha i have an interesting variety 🙂
Jenny in Utah says
Great Choice! Lovely thought for the day. You almost make me want a rainy day!
antoinette says
all good things (minus the laundry, lol). housekeeping, always last on my list. as my footer on my email says….behind every caring mommie is a pile of dirty laundry and a sink full of dirty dishes, amen. in your case, we’re out finding cool rocks to paint or snugglin with the little one…much more fun than housework, yuk!