The trouble with going home is that you don’t want to leave.
I awoke quite early this morning and that’s when I snapped these photos. The weather is beautiful, but still hovering slightly between winter and spring. Last night the temp went down to the thirties and today it will rise to the mid-seventies. Don and I worked outside most of the day yesterday. He mowed the back forty and I weeded the garden, hauled some things out of the shed and used the two bags of mulch I had that were leftover from last year to mulch a few of my garden beds. The day started out cloudy but turned very sunny and warm and, though my back and hip ache, oh, how glorious it was to be outside, working and tending to my garden.
I feel a bit as if I have come out of hibernation.
The stresses of our life seem to be holding steady; trying to pay the bills while freelancing and living paycheck to paycheck, wondering where and when the next job will come while trying to remain positive and open to miracles. Somehow, working outside helps me to forget all of that and just be for a few hours. Sometimes, even for a day. It’s the best kind of therapy and is certainly a lesson in gratitude.
Now I have to pack up my things and get ready to hit the road for Hartford. And not think about leaving my little girl again.
Happy Wednesday.
The best therapy ever – working outside and being thankful! Have a good week in Hartford.
Thank you, Betty!
Lovely photos, Claudia! I know the feeling of money-stress!
Working outside is very healing, even if you get “all stove up”, as my mom used to say!
It’s very healing, Paula.
Safe trip back! Thanks for sharing your beautiful pictures of home with us. Jen
You’re welcome, Jen.
Claudia, I wish you could work closer to your home , that you love . I think your photos show a peace in your home. xoxo,Susie
That’s so nice of you to say, Susie.
No wonder you don’t like to leave your BEAUTIFUL home,Handsome Husband, and Beautiful little girl! But you will be right back. I Love your cottage more than any “Big House” I have ever seen! I honestly mean that. Have a safe trip. -Judy A-
P.S. it is snowing in Salt Lake City!
Thank you so much, Judy! Oh no – it should NOT be snowing!
Sending all my love across the miles and hoping you have a safe trip back and that Don has a safe trip there and back.
I loved that picture of his guitars and of Scout snoozing. So sweet.
XO,
Sheila
I can’t resist taking photos of Scout.
Beautiful pictures Claudia. I can see why you like to be home. It looks so peaceful, cozy and serene. I think a lot of us are in that paycheck to paycheck mode and the stress doesn’t ever seem to lesson does it? I’m glad you’ve enjoyed your time at home and pray that the time away will go quickly for you.
Blessings,
Betsy
No, the stress seems to be ongoing, Betsy!
The best part of leaving, is knowing you get to come back! Safe trip! ;)
Thank you, Donna!
Your yard looks beautiful. Great job! I hope you’re aches diminish soon.
I’m married to an actor as well and for years, we had to be so careful to budget for future months as projects were never guaranteed. Now that he’s moved more into film making, we’re stable but I still find we are always putting funds aside “just in case” as the industry can dry up so quickly. I love how you’ve discovered working in the garden helps to put those worries aside. Very therapeutic!
Best wishes as you savor the last moments at home with your family and travel back to your second home for now.
It’s a very fickle industry, Chy, isn’t it?
There truly is no place like home. And, your home is filled with love.
Thank you, dear Beverly.
Home looks really cozy and inviting. Love the photo of Scout napping! Have a good and safe trip and before you know it, you’ll be headed back home!
Travel safe.
Judy
Thank you, Judy.
When I am away for any long period, which is extremely rare for me now, I am such a homebody, I try to count the time passed instead of the time still to go until my return. It helps me. These days it is more likely a few days to pass, and even more recently I spent an entire day away from the house and felt relief when I returned. It’s why I feel it is so important for folks to make their homes a place of refuge, a safe place to yearn for, whether a world traveler or day tripper.
I do the same. I’ve been in Hartford 2 weeks tomorrow. That leaves a little over 3 weeks left. And there’s lots of work to be done in that time, Z!
Claudia – your pictures of the yard and your home are beautiful!! They will something nice to have with you to peek at while you are away!! I know what you mean about stress and I hope everything works out for you and Don.. It is good you have a lot to keep you busy and your mind off of it… I hope your trip back is safe and pleasant and Don’s back home as well.. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.. Francine
All is well. I’m here. Don made it back home safely and in time to take Scout for a walk.
Such a pretty home inside & out! I would never want to leave either.
Oh, thank you my friend!
Now this is the kind of post that I love……it really gives me a sense of who you are. Loved all of the photos! Love of home…..it’s a good thing….:) Love and hugs………Lisa…:)
I love my home.
Bet it’s just as difficult for family and Scout to be “here today and gone tomorrow!”
At least you hug and love sincerely!
I think Scout is fed up with all our comings and goings!
I love all your photos but the red shed speaks to me!
We painted that shed right after we moved in. It simply had to be red!
You have a really beautiful home.. The photos are perfect.. Forgetting about life’s stresses is something we all need to do more often for ourselves or else we get burnt out.. I can only imagine how rough it is to be away from home all the time.. Hopefully something will come soon where you can stay at home? Im not sure if this is how the work you do goes but that would be so nice for you..
Work almost always seems to be away from home. It’s the nature of working in regional theater, unfortunately. But I can hope!
Lovely scenes of home. My favorites are Scout and those darling jumping jacks!
That Scoutie is awfully photogenic!
Sorry to be so late Claudia..Busy busy day..I too love seeing your pretty little cottage..and you make it so lovely inside with your sweet little collections..so homey..that is part of what a home is..where you surround yourself with the things that make you smile and feel good..Keep busy on your off time while in Hartford with your sewing, books, etc..That way your time left there will go faster..Hugs to all three of you..It must be so hard to be separated so much..
Your photos are beautiful. So glad you were able to be home for a few days :)
Lori