Reflections: Early Morning Thoughts

I have so much going through my mind this morning - and it's only 5:30 am! Here is the jumble that is my mind today.

I spent the whole weekend glued to my tv watching the first two days of the Olympics. I can't believe I did that! I have never done that before. These Olympic games have taken on a whole new meaning for me because I actually know someone who is participating in the games. The whole experience became personal for me. I found myself scanning the crowds looking for his family, and watching their reaction to their son's team victory had me tearing up. Way to go Canada's mens' volleyball team!!!

I need to get up and get started on my day! I am not turning on the tv to watch the Olympics! I have too much to do! The tv will be on soon enough and I will still have lots to do.

There are blogs to write, photos to take, photos to scan, my studio needs to be completely reorganized - must remember to document the changes for the blog- it's peach season and there are peaches to can! How many pounds should I do this year? The garden is looking a bit worse for wear as the season winds down and plants are beginning to die off. That reminds me that I need to harvest the beets and pickle them! I have zucchini relish to make, too. What should I do first? Do I have enough jars? Maybe I should get some more lids. Maybe another case of jars wouldn't hurt. Why did I bury the boxes of empty jars in the storage room that I thought I had all organized until I actually need to get something out of there?

I need to write down my Christmas gift list and make sure that I have enough yarn for all the things I want to make. Thank goodness I started knitting and crocheting things early this year. Who should I make things for? What should I make for whom?( or is that who?) How many fleece blankets do I need to get supplies for? Why can't I find a size 25mm circular knitting needle? Why did I choose to knit something that uses a 25mm circular knitting needle? Should I make a fleece blanket for Dirk or would he prefer a crocheted scarf? What can I make for Dane this year? I should make him a Minecraft quilt. I should have started that months ago. Thank goodness Mama K got me to write everything down in a notebook! Wish I could remember which of the dozen or so notebooks I have on the go is the one I need - wish I could remember where I put the notebooks in the first place!!

I need to make up seasonal bucket lists for myself. I need to make a crafting bucket list. I need to do a lot of things!
It crossed my mind that it's no wonder I am so tired before I even got downstairs this morning. I think I need a nap!
And that, my friends, is how my mind works most mornings. I wake up thinking thoughts like that. It sometimes surprises me that I even get up!

Thank goodness I love to watch the sun come up! I love the feel of the freshness of the early morning. I love the grey, rainy mornings, too. The freshness of the morning air is invigorating. I open the door and take in a deep breath of cool air and it clears my mind and, while it might not get me organized for the day, it does clear out the cobwebs of sleepiness and I can face whatever comes my way for the day.

I need a hot chocolate and a back porch chat with Mama K! Why don't you grab a hot drink of your choosing and join us? It's going to be a glorious day!