Attitude

It's all about attitude, isn't it? Generally, outside of some huge cosmic events, whether or not you have a good day is all about you. I wish that I had better control over mine! Age and experience are helping in that department.

And in that spirit I add this from Ralph Waldo Emerson:

"Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities have crept in; forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day. You shall begin it serenely and with too high a spirit to be encumbered with your old nonsense."

Yesterday Helena played hard outside - up and down the alley, all over our yard and the neighbors', basically going crazy. We brought her in for lunch at about 11am, and right in the middle of her cheese course, she fell asleep. Right there in the high chair, one hand still gripping the cheese, the other arm under her head. I didn't know that was possible. She is astonishing! It is so fulfilling to watch her grow and continue to develop her (strong - are you surprised?) personality. She's very good at shaking her head "yes" and "no" - mostly "no" - and she's currently fascinated with stairs. We love her.

It is so stinking hot!