To be content...

was just telling andy a few days ago about your daffodils in the hanging baskets - kudos to your dad's gorgeous idea!
and oh yes, the "i want to control everything" saga is a constant at our house. i've already fast forwarded to next year as well - dreaming up new schemes for our new home.
love the little tidbits that make you, *you*.

Your blog for today is exactly where I am. I have learned to be content (for now). I pray that I can keep this up. --- Another thing, I say dude a lot. I say it to the kids, and I never thought I would use it work, BUT I did, with my boss (who is a "proper" kind of man). We were taking about a case, and I referred to a party in the case as a "Big Dude." My boss looked at me like - are you sure that is the word you want to use. Oh well, guess you had to be there.
Again, Ali, truly enjoy your blog.
candace

I'm loving those daffodils in hangig baskets. I'll admit some jealousy because we are still covered in snow with a little more snow in the forecast and the only daffodils (although I'm thankful I have them) on potted on my kitchen windowsill. I'm trying to enjoy the hint of Spring they give me when all I see is white snow out the window. I totally get that unsettled feeling you mentioned. I get sad often that with us being a military family, we'll never have a chance to plant our "roots" in one place. That said, I think that's the nice thing about gardening. No matter what the plan is in the long term, you can always have a fresh and exciting new garden each Spring that's all yours. Enjoy your flowers!

Ali, I've been a big fan of your work at 2Peas ever since you first started posting there. I've been reading your blog a while now and just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy it.
I can so relate to this post! Things haven't exactly gone according to "plan" for us the last year or two. But I've been attempting to take it as an opportunity to work on things I'm lacking, like patience. All of the "fruits of the spirit" for that matter. Some days I come closer than others! So I love quotes like this that remind me to "bear all cheerfully". That one's a real struggle!

(different Kelli than the one above, I'll change my sign-on so as not to complicate matters) :)
As I mentioned on another post here, we're in the same boat. I'm also so ready to plant roots, but my husband and I are moving in a few months after being in our current home only 5 years. This upcoming move is for a single year, then who knows where? I can't complain, since these moves are for my work (which I love!), but the unsettled feeling also is in direct opposition to my type A, have everything planned, organized, etc. personality.
Even when your house no longer feels like your home, focus on the things in it that are yours (your found objects that will always speak to your soul, your art, your family).
I could stand to do more of that.

Ali, I love the new additions to your blog...I only wish that I could get to one of the CKUs to meet you in person.
I know what you mean on your entry...its so hard to try to live in the present, because we get anxious---how can we prepare for the future if we don't know what it is? On the other hand, does that planning really help us enjoy life more? Its hard for us control freaks :)

Ali,
Love the quote. One of my favorite prayers when I am unsteady is to pray for clarity. I thank Anne Lamont for that one. When I'm not sure what to do, I seek clarity. I loved your CKU class. It was such a treat and you were kind to tolerate my excitement.
Leslie

hey...Ali...love the quote....
I totally feel you on the roots issue. I have long wanted a new home to plant "our" roots, and in time I believe that it will happen. Just pray for patience. We (as in me & god) touch base with this one everyday. LOL!
Your flowers look awesome!

Big hugs to you, sista. I've missed connecting with you this week.

Ali,
How special that you can "voice" your thoughts on your blog and get response and feedback and support from all these amazing people!
What a cool quote, dude!
Keep your chin up Ali, life is for living.
I'm thinking of you daily.
Jess

Man, I hear ya on the house deal!! We are in the process of selling- hence, my recent trip to stay with my parent's for aweek to "get away" from the selling stress. I just want to find somewhere and stay- just be. Again, one of my standard lines- life- it's such a bumpy road we travel!

Thanks for the link, Ali! (Oh my land...is this what I've been missing?! I think I've found a new way to procrastinate! You're right, I *do* need one...will you completely set it up for me so all I have to do is type in it? Not like you're busy or anything. Ha.)
Sorry you're feeling caught by a little in-between-ness at the moment. Hopefully you'll find your roots soon (and preferably close to me in California, lol. Hey, if you move here, I'll let you have my all-white stoneware dishes, k? :P)
Okay, I've just read a few of your "entries" and I'm now compelled to read the rest! I think I'm going to be here awhile (and often...lol).
Love ya! d :)

A-
your backyard and daffodils are gorgeous, but did we expect any less? ;)
I hear you on the "let's move" already - we are in the same boat. I pray constantly for help for patience, for serenity, for peace... and I think it's coming. I will pray for you too, bud.
Lots goin' on in your corner of the world..take it easy... take it well.
K.

to be content.........I have moments, i suppose they all balance themselves out. It stinks that i always have to "remember" or "remind myself" of why I am happy, lol.
i hear you about the house - boy do i ever.

I have lived in countless different houses in 3 states: MN, NY, & OR. Each has shaped me into being the unique crazy girl I am today. I too have always wanted to live in one place and establish DEEP roots. Many of my friends have been lucky to live in their houses since before they were born. Moving however, can be fun, it's okay to be emotionally attached- you can always visit. With a new place you can do everything all the same or everything all different.

I so understand what you are saying. We have never owned a house. We live in a wonderful one right now, but are renting. So it becomes less of a priority. I have been waiting my entire adult life. One year and four months. And then I will have one. I cannot wait.

Honey (yes, I say honey too much), coming from someone who's moved 5,000 times (or so it seems), I hear ya!!!
With every move, as soon as the subject was even *broached,* I wanted out. If my roots had to be transplanted, I wanted them transplanted NOW, so normal life could re-ensue. It's the pits, really.
The best thing you can do is just make the decision, and get it over with. The faster you're out, the faster you're in, and the faster you can plant some lovely summer perennials. :)

ali-love this quote. you are such a wonderful girl. woman. you are someone i want to know more often. does that make sense?
love to you. lots of it.

I hear ya Ali, we are in the process of moving too but it may be a 8 month process and I might have to live with my parents for 4 months. I just want next year to be here so all this can be over with and we can start to lay our roots too :)

I know from your scrapbook pages much you looked forward to this house and how proud you were once you were in it. We built a few years ago, and last year after a layoff scare we thought we would have to sell. It was the worst feeling. :-(