Saturday

Oh Saturday, how I love you.

You know why? Saturday is (or can be) the ultimate gift of time. An unencumbered day without work, homework, or other must-do’s. There is still another whole day to worry about laundry, groceries, or other life stuff. Often we have basketball games to cheer at and other parental duties, but I enjoy being a cheerleader. Mostly, it’s a full day to largely fill as we wish.

Today started brilliantly. My most favorite way to start a Saturday. Even more than sleeping in (which I really, really enjoy and don’t do nearly enough).

I met my girlfriends for a run at 7am. I got a great night’s sleep. Got up in time for a cup of coffee and a banana. Put on my warmest running clothes and ventured into the icy, frosty outdoors.

There’s something magical about being up before most of the world. You kind of feel like you’re killing it before the day even starts.

Combine that feeling with girl talk for an hour while banking your exercise for the day, you really are winning at life in that moment. This I must do more often.

I haven’t gotten in a groove post-holiday. A million excuses (an achy foot, travel, a busy schedule, worsening traffic making it harder to squeeze in a morning work-out, high school mid-terms that call for great breakfasts and strong support in the morning, etc). I could go on. But really, it’s in these moments that you should prioritize moments that bring you joy amidst the chaos.

A run with girlfriends to start the day. Brilliant.

As for the rest of the day, I don’t have to do anything!! I love it! When we have these moments, we must cherish them. Thoughtfully take advantage of them. Write a blog in our bath robe while sitting in our dining room before 10am as I’m doing right now. Whatever it is we love, today is the day for doing those things.

Of course, I will do other things. I already made two of the three kids breakfast. I’ll cycle laundry through. I will clean up messes. But mostly, I will breathe deep and enjoy the day.

I hope you do too.