i should be...

it is nearly ten oclock.

i should be cleaning the kitchen.

the sink needs a good scrub and the dishwasher needs to be unloaded and i could clean out the fridge...

it is nearly ten oclock.

i should be doing laundry.

there is at least a full load in each of the kids room, not to mention my own...

it is nearly ten oclock.

i am in the middle of four major sewing projects, two of which i could finish with a dedicated two hours of sewing and binding...

it is nearly ten oclock.
i should be organizing the hall closet. i should be cleaning out the desk in the front room. i should be folding laundry. i should be getting up to put in a workout dvd or at the very least do a few sit ups to make myself feel useful.

it is nearly ten oclock. and i am doing none of those things.

i am breathing. i am relaxing. i am being completely still. just for a moment...