Human Highlights is a Sunday tradition at Commode To Joy. It’s a friendly reminder to forgive your human moments, celebrate the highlights, and enjoy life’s little lovelies in the interim.
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Human Moment: We have a lot of windows at our house. So many that I resigned to wearing pants regularly, because you never know who might turn up when.
Earlier in the week, it was late enough in Miller’s nap that before I started the shower I ran upstairs to check the monitor…with my pants around my ankles and a full moon in back.
At the top of the stairs I have a clear shot of the front door. As I cleared the landing, I noted two things simultaneously: A truck was parked in our drive, and a man was getting out of it.
I squatted mid stride and hiked up my britches. When I stood, the man spotted me and waved.
I’m telling myself that he was still getting out of his truck and looking elsewhere when I emerged from the bedroom. I’m telling myself that I was moving quickly and a bit of a blur. I’m telling myself that even if he was looking the island was blocking the “view”.
Right? Right?!
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Highlight: Miller and I saw a commercial for Elmer’s glue slime. He wanted to make it, so I bought the ingredients. He had more fun counting and mixing ingredients; I had more fun playing with it.
If you’re interested, here’s the recipe for a single batch:
- 4oz Elmer’s Glue (white not clear)
- add 1-1/2 tsp baking soda, stir
- add food coloring (and/or glitter), stir
- add 1TBSP contact lens solution, stir
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Life’s Little Lovelies: Couples Golf 2017 has commenced. Thanks to high handicaps and a few surprise clutch shots, we came in second place.
Shoutout to Regan for showing up – on her due date! – and playing all nine holes. Turns out golfing doesn’t induce labor.
Hawaiian Night
What are your Human Highlights from the week?
Categories: Family & Parenting, Odes To Joy
Tags: Family, Happiness, Inspiration, Joy, Life, Perspective, Reality, Reflection, Self Care, Thought, Well Being