I came home from a lovely visit with friends a bit tired today. Not only did I not have a meal figured out but my kitchen was a catastrophe. I had grand ideas this morning to use up the remaining tomatoes and make a sauce from scratch for dinner. I also had bananas sitting on the counter that had seen better days. The dishwasher has decided to die a slow death. I really wanted to turn around, get back in the car and go get some tacos. The "grown up voice" in my head convinced me that I don't need that much salt,and I decided that even if it is a late meal -I would still cook at home today.
I really thought that my work in the kitchen would feel like a chore tonight. It did not. It was a relaxing way to wind down. The simple meal preparation was a way to shut off the overloaded To Do list in my head. I turned on some music and started chopping.
The best part of cooking tonight? I got to teach my son how to peel tomatoes and sweat onions. We stirred and seasoned the sauce and we had some time together.
The pups are at my feet as I write this, just resting and watching me type away. I love that dogs don't stress out over all of the things they didn't finish during the day. Dogs don't care if the kitchen is a wreck. They just want to spend some time together with their pack. If only I could be more mindful and present.
By the way, the bananas are transformed too. The house smells wonderful. I guess that Fall is here because I am baking too.
*FYI: Shakespeare mentioned the Bulldog breed in his play King Henry VI. At that time, the breed was referred to as "Bondogge" in reference to the practice of Bulldogs being tied up (bonded) with other dogs.
Time together- whether cooking or hanging out is a blessing.
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