"i Should Be Doing .... But..."

"i Should Be Doing .... But..."
By Bonnie P. Carrier, Fri Dec 9th

“I Should Be Doing …. But…”

What a perfect fall Saturday morning, clear sunny blue sky, witha crisp breeze blowing. It’s just the one I’ve been waiting forto begin that yearly regimen, Fall Clean Up. Throwing on someold work clothes, grabbing a mug of steaming coffee and pickingup the list of jobs off the kitchen table, I head outside.

First order of business is to sit on the back step, drink somecoffee – helps to get the eyes fully opened – and begin goingover the list. It’s not a particularly long list, however, thereis the possibility of finishing this mug of wake-up juice, whichwill then require a trip back to the kitchen for another.

This is a yearly ritual, so I’ve got the routine down pat. Theprocess was started several weeks-ago, by first leaving a pad ofpaper on the counter – where it was always visible – this waywhen someone – usually me – thought of a job it could be jotteddown. This is going to save time and guarantee everything willget done. Well, it certainly sounds like a good idea.

All right, now that the second mug – yes, it did happen – isalmost finished, it’s time to take the annual walk. This meanswalking around the house and yard – with the list of course –and double-checking that everything is posted.

Oh, are you wondering what’s on this sacred list? Nothingterribly exciting just the following: 1.Clean the outside ofwindows 2.Gather up all lawn furniture – to be stored inbasement 3.Collect garden figures – also to be stored inbasement 4.Begin cleaning fallen leaves from garden beds 5.Cutback plants in beds – after leaves have been cleaned out

Getting back to where we left off, things have not progressedvery far. I’m slightly off schedule because of a sit down toenjoy “Mother Natures” beautiful display of color. Ok, back to…Oh, wait the mug is empty, just let me get another refill andI’ll be back.

Well, its late afternoon and I’m really behind due to a coupleof important phone calls. I’ve been sitting at my desk watchingthe flurry of activity outside my window. The “Feathered FriendsBackyard Diner” is open for business and quite busy.

There arealso a couple of adorable little squirrels that have beenchasing each other up and down a tree.

I should be doing jobs on that list, but it’s getting late, thesun is moving away and the temperature is stating to go down.Maybe I’ll make another pot of coffee, fill up that mug oncemore and continue to watch the entertainment outside the window.After all, there’s always next Saturday. This article isshareware. Give this article away for free on your site, orinclude it as part of any paid package as long as the entirearticle is left intact including this notice. Copyright © 2004bonnie carrier.

About the author:About the author: Bonnie P. Carrier is the creator of Savvy HomeDecorating. She is the mother to two grown daughters and a veryspoiled 4yr old Blue Merle Sheltie named Toby. She has been ahomemaker for over 23yrs, with lots of experience at budgetdecorating and organization. Stop by Savvy Home Decorating forideas and tips on budget decorating:www.savvy-home-decorating.com