In the past, I’ve dreaded winter. It’s long, dark, and cold, so for someone who loves gardening, sun, and the outdoors, winter is my arch nemesis. Each year, I approach it with disdain. I’m tired of waging war. I always lose.
In the spirit of anticipation at Steady Mom, I’ve decided to create an Anticipation List, a list of things that I’m looking forward to this year (thus far). Here’s a start:
- Seeing a Broadway show in NYC (date night coming soon!)
- Taking my daughter to her first live performance of Elmo at Madison Square Garden
- Finishing the book, The Art of Racing in the Rain
- Trying new recipes from American’s Test Kitchen Best of 2009
- Biking along new trails on Long Island
- Holding my nephew, Hudson, for the first time (due in March)
- Taking some organic gardening classes through the NYBG
- Building an 8 x 8 raised vegetable garden
- Receiving my heirloom vegetable seeds in the mail
- Discovering if my composting efforts really did work
- Seeing extended family at my cousin’s wedding in Bar Harbor, ME
- Picking up my daughter from her first day of preschool (Her teacher taught me!)
- Teaching the little one how to ride a tricycle
I have a lot to look forward to this year, and this list is just the beginning. I don’t need to put on my boxing gloves. Winter happens. But while I feel trapped inside, I can step back and daydream about all that is to come- new experiences, new growth, new life. Thank you, winter, for the gift of anticipation. I’m not going down easily this time.
What is on your Anticipation List for 2010?
This post is a part of the Moms’ 30-Minute Blog Challenge at Steady Mom.
Abby @ New Urban Habitat says:
What a great idea! I love so many things about winter, but oh how these January and February days can drag on. I’m definitely in the mood for some garden planning about now.
January 12, 2010 at 4:05 pm
Kim says:
I love your last 2 lines the best!!!
& you are right, it is so important to have things to look forward to!
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January 12, 2010 at 5:22 pm
Susan@improvamama says:
Wonderful re-frame for a dreary day…I’m anticipating writing my own list for the year!
January 12, 2010 at 7:39 pm
se7en says:
Oh I love your anticipation list – what a great idea for a 30 minute post!!! I hope winter flits by in a dash for you!!!
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January 13, 2010 at 3:03 am
Rana says:
Great list of things to come.
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January 13, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Allison @ Slice of Heaven says:
Great list! I can’t believe that she is starting preschool in the fall….but I guess since mine did this year, it is possible! Miss you.
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January 14, 2010 at 11:00 pm