Right Now

This was the start of something I just read.  I thought it was interesting and thought I would try it…

Looking up from my computer right now…

I see a pile of checks that I need to put in the mail for work.  I see my make-shift work-from-home office—a plastic file box with all of my papers.  I see an empty coffee cup that had my cappuccino in it until a 3 year old who will remain nameless drank the rest of it.  I see a white board that is covered in red and black scribbles from last week that I really need to wipe off unless I want them to remain on there forever.

I see two little boys playing with their train table.  I see the black sharpie marks on that table that Isaac so joyfully drew yesterday.  Sigh.  I also smell a distinct odor from Isaac’s diaper…surprisingly, he’s not asking to be changed…normally he asks right away!

I see a gift certificate for a manicure and pedicure that my MOPS moms gave me for coordinating the group this year.  I see our tickets to the U2 concert for next weekend.  I see a pile of papers I really should go through and file…make that two big piles of papers…

I see the black and white photos on the walls that Hans took in his photography class in college.  I see rows and rows of classic books on our 4 bookshelves that I’m hoping I’ll have the chance to read again one day…

I see the boys’ art supplies and “school” items for when we work on preschool.  It reminds me that I really need to keep working with Reily on his writing…he just likes to scribble.  I see the posters with letters and numbers, their sticker boxes, and the big basket of random toys in the corner. 

I see the photos of the loved ones we’ve lost over the years and enjoy seeing them every day…my mom, Hans’ grandma, my step sister, Amy.  Also a picture of Hans and I from our junior year high school Homecoming—the night of our first kiss.  We look so young and skinny! :)

I see snow falling outside the window, we have about 3 inches of snow now.  Yes, it is May 12.  Yes, we just planted all of our flowers this weekend, when it was 90 degrees and I got a sunburn.  Yes, we just turned on our sprinklers.  Crazy Colorado!

This is our office/playroom, and we spend quite a bit of time here.  As you can tell, it holds all sorts of things and could probably use a good de-cluttering!