BALANCE

noun. #6: a harmonious or satisfying arrangement or proportion of parts or elements, as in a design; #7: a state of equilibrium.

5:35 a. - hit snooze on alarm clock.
5:40 a. - hit snooze on alarm clock.
5:45 a. - hit snooze on alarm clock.
5:50 a. - hit snooze on alarm clock.
5:55 a. - pull self out of bed.

6:00 - 6:15 - shower, dress.
6:15 - 6:30 - kiss children awake and urge them out of bed.
6:30 - 7:00 - dress and feed children, pack lunch, make sure book bags are organized. latte for self.
7:00 - 7:20 - gather coats, umbrellas, hats; climb in car.
7:25 - back van out of the garage and head to school.

7:55 - receive warm kiss from oldest child and watch her walk through front door.
8:05 - pull money from ATM for second child's field trip to see Corduroy play next week and money for school picture.
8:07 - stop off at post office for Paul Robeson stamps (second child in tow)
8:30 - receive warm kiss and pull and tug at leg from second child not wanting to seperate.
8:35 - promises to second child that Mommy will see him again at lunchtime.

8:50 - return Lion King 1 1/2 to Blockbuster
9:00 - return home. Yoga tape in VCR.
9:00 - 9:05 - clear sink of dishes, gaze out at trees in backyard. wait for spring.
9:07 - 9:45 YOGA

* Warm up
* Cat Pose
* Downward Dog
* Mountain Pose
* Sun Worship and Sun Breathing - to develop heat through body and burn toxins/fat.

9:50 - 10:15 - Abdominals
10:15 - 10:30 - Talk to spouse and catch up on phone calls.
10:30 - 12:30 - Edit/Revise next chapter. Print. (Done)
12:30 - 1:30 - Pick up second child from nursery school. Prepare lunch. Read story with child on lap. Tuck child in for nap.
1:30 - 1:45 - Return emails. Post notice about poetry night this Friday. Review flyer sent from gallery owner for featured poet reading on 3/28.
1:45 - 2:00 - Update blog.
2:00 - 3:30 - Meditation. More writing. Pick up oldest.


Now that's what I call a good day.

ANGEL