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| Sunset at William Creek - the middle of nowhere in the Australian desert |
'At the end of the day'. I say that a lot.
She made personal comments about my lack of speedy reproduction and I got really angry, but at the end of the day it's her issue, not mine.
I regretted having that takeaway meal and I wish we'd eaten leftovers at home instead, but at the end of the day it doesn't really matter.
That kind of thing.
And so I sit here, at the actual end of a day, and I ponder the truth of that sentiment. I think about what matters to me right now, as I look back at my day.
What matters is that I woke up in my husband's arms. (It takes me a moment to remember that the time I woke was 3am, and that I never fell back into a deep sleep after that. Which could explain why I'm so tired now. But that part doesn't mean anything.)
What matters is that I spent an hour of my morning reading stories to my little girl. (It occurs to me that I had told her I was busy and she would have to wait a minute - but the important part is that I kept my promise.)
What matters is that I looked after myself - I walked, I ate well, I baked beautiful food and did things that made me feel good. (As I write this I'm eating my second serve of dessert, but I'm not worried about that.)
What matters is that our house looks like a good time was had in it today. (Which is code for 'it's messy in here'.)
What matters is that I enjoyed my day. (I didn't achieve anything in a tangible sense, but that's a secondary thought.)
That's it. At the end of a day, all that really counts are the big bits. It's true: the little things really don't matter.
I love the truth and simplicity of this. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written Megan. I say that often myself but get too caught up in the little things. Good reminder :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post! And that description - 'looks like a good time was had in it' - I think I'm going to use it on a daily basis now ;)
ReplyDeleteOne phone call and I was told my Dad is actually healthy, and no by pass surgery is required. two minutes of the day which made a difference.
ReplyDeleteWalking into a shop to get the ingredients that will work for some "ghostly cheese" for the party I am hosting on Sunday and a surprise package in the mail made for a surprising good but totally unplanned and unexpected day. These are my favourites.
YES. That is all xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely post, and that desert photo is amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so true! It's so easy to get caught up in the little details and forget to look at the big picture. Great post xx
ReplyDeleteI agree and though i am in full planning mode to get to achieve that which "needs" to happen around here I sit back at the end of the day, count my blessings and consider how many giggles our day contained, how many cuddles, how many "I love you's" and that is wmost attend most.
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