Winding
Down – time for sleep
Whining soothed – breathing deep
Tomorrow – promises to keep
Winning
The reward for surviving the day
It is 1 AM where I am and I’ve been thinking all week about Patrick’s Pic and a Word Challenge #239 – Winding. I was just about to give up when this little cinquain popped into my head. I love playing with words and sounds and the “W” sound in winding, whining, winning and winging, made me happy. Also – all those W words have all the same letters except for one! I’m sure there’s a lesson somewhere in there about perspective and mindset (how changing one thing can change the whole meaning, etc.) but we won’t get into that today.
If you haven’t noticed from my previous posts, being a parent in the middle of a pandemic is HARD! However, there are days that feel less hard and there are also days that feel incredible.
Today was a less hard day.
As I look at my “To Do” list for this coming week (reading blog posts and responding to comments are on there!), I was reminded by my Papa, that I’m doing the best I can. My kids are doing the best they can. We all are doing the best we can with the resources and information that we have.
I am adding being kind to myself and my family on to my “To Do” list for this week. You should too! If you need another reason why, check out Kate’s thoroughly convincing open letter post!
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I Do Run 
Love our cinquain with all the ‘w’ words, love that kind of word play … glad some days are a bit easier! That is a stunning sunset and I’m also impressed with the number of trees you have about, how lovely 🙂
Thanks for including that link .. take care precious. My thoughts and prayers are with you, all parents and everyone generally who really are having a tough time of it.
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Thanks, Aunty Kate! The trees are a blessing especially with the excessive heat this summer. Hope you are doing well!
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sure am, super busy but enjoying it all 🙂
Take care precious!
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The word play is impressive, Irma and so is the sunset!
Let’s not be too hard upon ourselves and rejoice each day that passes peacefully. Take care. ❤️
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Always good advice, Punam! Yes, especially in these times, we need to practice compassion for ourselves and others.
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your gift of words is really impressive Irma…
being a mom is really hard, yes its true some days are bad some days are good, but your papa is right you are doing the best you can and it evident in every story you tell about your adorable kids.
the pandemic is still not going away soon as even back home our beloved PH has hit the 50k mark of cases…
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Thank you, Mich! Motherhood is the hardest job!
Our numbers in the USA are still rising! Some people do not want to take even the most basic precautions like wearing masks and keeping distance. I fear we will still be dealing with this virus for at least another year if not more. Hope you and you’re family are staying safe and well!
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Ours back home too is not going down Irma….there is a joke running around “we are happy that we have flattened the curve- top curve”…lol
I just hope we can all be extra careful and take the necessary and basic requirement such as wearing the mask
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This is among your best. I absolutely adore the interplay of “W” words here — themselves winding through each other. Not simply clever, but inspired.
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Thank you so much, Patrick! Your prompt was the inspiration (well, along with my noisy kids)!
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Yes… I have to admit to some ambivalence about lacking the … ahem … inspiration of children. 😉
And you’re very welcome. 🙂
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LOL! Trust me – as an inspiration, you’re really not missing out on much….😂😂
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<chuckle> That’s not quite the way I usually hear it. Though, just a guess, the massive time commitment cuts into the opportunities for acting on any forthcoming inspiration. 😉
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Truth. My writing is in spurts and I have many unfinished works. Also, why most of my posts are in the middle of the night, right before a deadline…😉
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funnily I have been playing with words much like this and its heartwarming to see a friend having the same inspiration. adding “kind” to a to do list is pure love from your heart to others. We do take kindness for granted, we want it but are selfish giving it out. You are a beautiful soul Irma – everything about you just shines.
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