it's still cold

Jumped out of bed to check if the plants survived the frost, at least those that were not brought in from the cold last night, the plants were all smiling and happy. It makes a mockery of the previous night's frenzy and anxiety of getting as much potted plants into the house and out of the cold.

I shake my head at all the plants lining our dining room table and the garage and mentioned to my husband that we have not brought in the plants for the night before, so why are we doing it now, to which he replied, "mother's in a mood and decreed that the plants be brought in for the night". (sigh) nobody wants to upset my mom-in-law when her mind is ablaze.

I look at all the plants in the garage and in the kitchen and know that I have quite a task getting them all outside once again in the morning. I almost want to scream, but, there's nothing to be gained in the drama, just resignation and preaparing my body for another early morning routine.

There are days when I just want to curl up in bed and sleep the day away, just too tired to face another busy schedule, just need some rest from all the task and daily mundane chores. Sleep, what a luxury. For now, there is no rest for the weary .... but soon, the promise of a long vacation is just around the corner, plenty of time to relax and rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit.