Sunday, March 8, 2009

lightning strikes




Last night we had our first really big storm of the season. You know the buckets of rain, lightning-filled sky, tornado warning kind of storm. Delightful. What is it about a really great storm that makes it so cathartic. I don't know, but I write about it all the time. (Sorry, everybody) I haven't been feeling all that bloggy lately, so I have much to report. I went to Tulsa for the weekend with my friends and left my boys overnight without any medical reason to do so. You know how when you stay in a hotel and there is a group of people across the hall who come in laughing and talking and obviously having a great time and you wonder what they have been up to? That was us, and it was delightful. Tommy had career day at school and since Jedi and ninja were not a choice, he went as a policeman, handcuffs and all. He promised not to write me (or Miss Julie) a ticket. My podiatrist finally gave me the go ahead to run again and I already feel better. I just can't seem to function properly without my runs- something about being alone and feeling my heart working. Ran 3 miles on Thursday, heaven. Today am blogging while sitting on the front porch, watching Ty pull the boys around in the wagon and inspecting my crocuses and the first daffodils of the season as they soak up the afternoon sun. (pictures above are actual flowers described and NOT random pics I stole off the internet). Am planting spring bulbs next week and still can't imagine why anyone would intentionally plant anything that doesn't flower. Definitely in the right place at the right time.

6 comments:

erin said...

We didn't get any rain last night. Not even a drop. Isn't that crazy? I can't wait to hear about your adventures in Tulsa! Glad to hear you're running again.

Regi said...

I love spring flowers! I think daffodils are my favorite. Yours are beautiful.

Steph and Andrew said...

they are beautiful! its still ugly here. Oh ya and can I borrow your running mojo for my triathalon because I tried to run a 10 min mile and only got 1/2 way and almost died so ya....im gonna need that.

Nate and Di said...

Flowers...we are still covered in snow. Lucky!

Kim said...

Oh how I miss the midwest. I love that you are already getting flowers.
We were at 45 yesterday and now have 6 inches of snow and counting.
You went to Tulsa eh? I spent a lot of time there when I was living in Kansas. We were in the Tulsa, OK Stake.
Maybe when we go to visit our family this summer, you can come up to KC for a visit.

Linn said...

I missed you! Glad you are back and love the post! I loved hearing everything that you have been doing.