Ordinary Days
Taking out my fancy glasses (the Dollar Store sells some lovely ones), and setting them upon the table, I realized how much I enjoy ordinary days. Nothing special is happening, but I find it fun from time to time to serve our beverages in elegant style! Holidays and celebrations certainly have their place, but give me just “any day.”
No pressure or expectations, just a day to be lived out well. Ordinary days are perfect for the frugal woman. What better way to practice using what is in your hand than on an ordinary day! No traditions or commitments seeming to take more than can be found, ordinary days can make for simple fun.
Popcorn and peanut buttered apples for lunch, leftover soup made special with croutons or with shredded cheese on top. Music playing with some candle ends burning. Pretty napkins or just a special story at lunch. A picnic on the floor with quilt or blanket. Wildflowers from the yard in canning jar or an hour to sit close and talk.
Oh, the freedom of an ordinary day! Finding joy in the rhythm of tasks accomplished and savoring the opportunities to bless my family with a simple meal and clothes fresh washed, I relish precious moments of ordinary. How easy it is to lose sight of the significant realities when life is consumed with the pressures of hectic schedules and expectations seem to be everywhere. That is why we must capture moments and savor the hours we find to be, well, just ordinary!
How do you celebrate ordinary days?
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One Response to “Ordinary Days”
July 8th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
ah..ordinary days, aren’t they grand.
I will sleep in, then take a nap and probably go to bed early. In between I might sneak in some ‘sinful snacking’ and mindless TV or internet surfing.
In my past life I would have said shopping for bargains but I have given that up for a more peaceful existence and it is wonderful….
Enjoy those ordinary days!
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