I spy the coin jar that's still on the floor from digging out popcorn money for the kids this morning. I ought to put that away.
I want to read my book.
I spy the wrestling t-shirt and medal still laying on the table from this Chase's nightly wrestling camp this week, plus a stack of library books. I ought to put those in his room.
I want to take a nap.
I spy the kitchen floor that's needed a good mopping for a few days now. I ought to sweep and mop it.
I want to take a long, hot bath.
I spy half a dozen miscellaneous toddler toys and books strewn about the foyer, living room and kitchen. I ought to put those away.
I want to have a cup of coffee and some of my Aunt Betty's peanut butter fudge with a friend. ANY friend.
I spy my own stack of books on this end table: a Bible and a devotion book. I ought to spend some time there.
I want to WANT to spend more time there.
I could go on with all the oughts -- dishes in the sink, a pile of mated socks on my bed, five days' worth of mail stacked by the computer, four boxes of Christmas decorations looming just outside the storage room door, piles of other things looming just INSIDE the storage room door blocking the way for previous boxes, garage needs to be swept, and the front walk needs to be shoveled.
The list of oughts is long, varied and never-ending. My list of wants rotates among the aforementioned items and also is never-ending.
If you're hoping this ends with something profound, you'll be disappointed.
I COULD say, "Inch by inch, everything's a cinch." Putting a few things away will make a big difference.
I COULD say, "If I spent time with Jesus, then everything else will fall into perspective."
I COULD say, "Nap now while you have the chance." The rest will still be there when you wake up.
The truth is, I spent some time on Jimmy Fallon facebook page and actually smiled a little to myself and even laughed out loud a time or two. Just keeping it real, people!
And now I hear the baby.
