Reflection and Looking Forward

So. It's been, well, six months or so since I posted. I had such good intentions of joining Slice of Life back in March, but it just didn't happen. But at least it got me to set up a blog again. It's been such a long time since I've written reflectively. Perhaps it's time to try again. It is the eve of our departure for a three-week trip to California during which I should have some time for reflection. It is the last hurrah before heading back to school at the end of August. This will be the third year in a row we've made this trip and the second that we'll be spending in Ojai, the place I consider to be the most beautiful, magical on earth. I should have at least a fair amount of time to myself for relaxation and reflection while we are there. Most mothers of small children (mine are 5 and 2) do not enjoy such a luxury, but I am so blessed to have a nanny who travels with us. Her presence gives me the opportunity to actually have some time to myself and to enjoy the peace that quiet reflection can bring. I should be packing. The laundry is almost done in the dryer. It's 1 AM and I know I should be in bed. But here I sit writing this post. Perhaps I can keep up with blogging, perhaps not. As I begin to contemplate how I want to spend these last three weeks of my summer, though, I think that written reflection is important. I hope that I can follow through and use this blog as a venue to do so.