Last year, Raphaela (in stroller) and I participated in the short route of the Jerusalem March; we both enjoyed the carnival afterward in Gan Saccher, though the day was dominated by the historic return of the kidnapped soldier Gilad Shalit to Israeli soil.
I woke up this morning with every intention to once again walk in the March. I dropped Raphaela off at Gan and...decided that I was going to do nothing today. Rather than obligate myself, I made of list of errands that could get done, if I felt like it.
I did not answer the phone for patients today. I washed the car from the mud of the recent rain. I went to the mall and bought myself a new Winter outfit. I visited friends visiting from the States for the holidays. I checked my email, folded some laundry and sat down for a quiet lunch. I read a book about arms and armour. I took care of myself and my house without the distraction of a toddler and without the pressure of the time schedule.
It was lovely, and bonus, Raphaela gets a more relaxed Mom this evening.
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