do and don't

Sorry to be out of touch.

Life's been weirdly crazy.

Tonight I share things I do like,

and things I don't.

They may - or may not - reflect what's going on in my life right now.

I do love my children and grandchildren.

I don't like that they live far away.

I do like that I can go visit them,

but I don't like having to.

I don't like the comment, "you have another place to visit!"

I didn't want another place to visit.

I don't like curfews, and didn't impose them on my children.

I do like to see parents who give their children choices,

like what outfit to put on or how much cereal to eat.

I like relaxed mothers who can laugh with their children

and not worry about unmade beds.

I really, really like when a friend just listens to me.

I don't like when people assume they know my thoughts or my heart.

I like being alone.

I think I'm an extroverted introvert.

I like when people think before they speak.

I don't like when people talk a lot but say very little.

I don't like making decisions. I'm very bad at it.

When I finally make a decision, I'm usually satisfied with it,

so maybe it's ok to take a long time deciding.

I don't like being crabby toward my husband, or anyone.

So I pray for peace and patience and God's power to be less crabby.

I used to like yard sales, but now I don't.

I don't like clutter, so this weekend I'm having a sale with Katie

to clear out some stuff. Stuff makes me crazy.

And in the end, when I'm 85, I will need very little stuff.

So I'm practicing for that time.

Good night!