I was at the market the other day and saw this bunch of delphiniums looking a tad bit less than fresh. They were marked $1.99 each...I guess someone else noticed they had passed their prime. But their cornflower blue color was so pretty, I just couldn't resist. I brought them home, gave them a good cut (3 inches) in water, added a tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, and a cap full of bleach.
They were still blooming away pretty as ever when I got back home on Sunday afternoon. I guess the magic potion was just the boost they needed.
And I am feeling like I got a big boost too.
It is amazing what a weekend away can do for your soul. The last time I got away from home by myself (meaning without husband and kids in tow) was last summer. On Friday afternoon, I was frantically putting together the information for my workshop on Mindful Mothering and ... well, freaking out. Just a little bit. OK, a lot.
You see...I think I have found my voice here in this space. When I sit down to write, it usually flows pretty easily. Most of the time. Here, I share bits of our day. My thoughts on this or that. A recipe or a kid craft once in awhile.
But standing up in front of a group of women, most of whom I know in my real everyday day-to-day life, and "teaching" them about mindful mothering is a whole different ball game. Terrifying to say the least.
But I think all went pretty well. There was much laughter, and a few tears. I think that is always a good sign when a group of women get together.
The art of motherhood, and believe me it is in fact an art, is a tough one.
Im not sure if I'll share everything that I said on Saturday morning. But who knows. I never thought I would have been blogging this long either.
One thing I know for sure is a weekend away with good girlfriends, the time to finish sentences without being interrupted by little people, good food, lots of chocolate are pretty nice shots in the arm.
Delphiniums in the kitchen make me feel pretty good too.
