An organized pantry with fresh bread, Goldfish, and Oreos. Is that too much to ask of my family for my birthday? I even shared an over-the-top neat pantry I saw on Facebook so my peeps would know what I meant. No problem. I gave them four days notice.
As a back up plan, I askedmy husband to take a restorative yoga classĀ with me which would be taught by our daughter Sarah, the Yogi. That request was simpler, so I thought maybe the yoga wish would come come true. For those who donāt know, restorative yoga is not as intense as other types of yoga. Itās more about stretchinā and chillinā. At the end, itās peaceful music and lying on a mat with pillows and a blankie. Good stuff. Check out the downward dog.
I didnāt expect the organization wish to happen but lo and behold, my daughter and son-in-law came through with a box of organizers and glass canisters. As we sat around their firepit toasting birthday marshmallows, my mind was already at out house in the pantry, tossing and rearranging. I dove right into the project about ten pm when we got home. Woo Hoo. I filled recycling bins and the trashcan with expired foods and saw shelf space galore. Of course I feel guilty about all that wasteā¦ I feel guilty for potentially squishing toads if I walk through wet grass. Donāt judge me.
Remember the kidsā āHighlights Magazineā had a section where you were supposed to find the differences in two pictures or find the hidden objects? Well, hereās your chance to be older and wiser at this seek and find game. If youāre really bored, see how many foods got trashed, moved or organized. Good luck.Ā I shall not tell you how many changes there are. Youāre adults now. You donāt need hints nor prizes, since there are none.
Now doesnāt that feel better? It does to me. Thanks for a great birthday. Now How about that yoga. I need some restoration.
Restorative Yoga or an Organized Pantry for myĀ Birthday? By Lisa Batten Kunkleman An organized pantry with fresh bread, Goldfish, and Oreos. Is that too much to ask of my family for my birthday?
