Lovely afternoon

I'm enjoying not being a mom for the afternoon.  Eliza is here, but asleep (finally).  I put her down for a nap after a quick lunch and flat didn't let her get up no matter how much she played, sang, called, or cried.  That is the usual routine, but it's only been recently that she's been fighting it so much.  I admit, I did go in and rock and sing to her, something I haven't done since she was 9 months old, maybe younger, to remind her how sleepy she was, and then put her down again.

In this time of child-in-bed, which has extended far longer than usual because of her refusal to sleep, I have been enjoying a very quiet afternoon.  We decided the TV is staying off for the time being.  We worked on our garden plan together for awhile, and I've been browsing some cookbooks, trying to expand my repertoire for a higher proficiency with vegetables.  I've also been browsing the blogosphere, reading articles on organization, simplifying, home management, etc.  It's a concept I'm fascinated with and completely inept at using in my own life.  It's also brought me across a huge variety of blogs I never knew existed.  Anyone else find it completely fascinating how some blogs have huge followings and others don't?  I've read the articles and tips on what and why this is, but I'm not sure how much I'm concerned about it.  I just like to write and share.  Thanks for following along with me.

All in all, it's been a rare and lovely afternoon.  I should really get back to the recipes and accomplishing things that I always want to do and never have time.  I know I will become a slave to the household again tomorrow: everywhere I look there is dust and dirt to be eradicated.  I think vacuuming and dusting will be the tall order of the week this week.