If only I hadn’t hung out in bed until wayyyy past 7:30 AM;
If only I hadn’t taken that extra 20 minutes to just. Sit. Down while I ate my breakfast;
If only I hadn’t wound my way through four grocery stores and still ended up short a couple of ingredients;
If only I hadn’t spent the entire afternoon feverishly prepping meals ahead of a time where I won’t have access to my kitchen;
If only I hadn’t sat down to a meal with my in-laws, prepared expertly by my son and husband;
If only I hadn’t taken that phone call from my beautiful niece after dinner;
If only Ihadn’t set myself up for tomorrow by laying out my clothes and packing my meals;
If only I hadn’t taken extra time to stretch myself out and pet the dogs;
Then maybe – just maybe – I might have come up with a deeper, pithier, more well-written post for today…
And maybe – just maybe – I would also have found some time to comment on the amazing, insightful, breathtaking writing I’ve had the chance to read.
Guess there’s tomorrow, my friends.
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Thanks, as always, to the Slice of Life Story Challenge!
Soapbox: The Way I see Things 
Sundays just fly by, don’t they? You did a beautiful job capturing the moments that filled your day.
Thanks, Sarah! Yes…if there’s ever a way to demonstrate the relativity of time, it’s the weekend. =)
“If only I hadn’t spent the entire afternoon feverishly prepping meals ahead of a time where I won’t have access to my kitchen…”
I do love the “if only…” refrain. My mother is living through the no access to her kitchen nightmare. I wish I could send patience, strength and Panera gift cards to both of you! You WROTE. You mastered Executive Function on a Sunday! 😜
Thanks, Stephanie! I’m looking forward to the AFTERWARD, just maybe not the DURING. I appreciate the good wishes and the mojo. I’ll need them both!
As for the “if only” refrain, it was one of those happy surprises that crept up on me as I stared at the blank screen and blinking cursor. Sometimes a little space to think is just what I need…
I’m so glad that you did all the “if onlys” instead of spending that time on the pithier post! They will fuel your writing and your heart all week long! There’s always tomorrow…
Kim
There *is* always tomorrow. And pithy has a way of catching up with me…
Oooff, saving this format. I love the “if only.” I really enjoyed reading about your delightful Sunday; in so many ways, how restful. ❤
Thanks, Britt! The idea just kind of floated by and I ran with it. And yes, this was my kind of Sunday: time (mostly) spent on my own terms…
I hear you, Lanie! Lots of “if onlys” around here, too. Cilantro lime rice for my teen daughter (who thankfully is requesting it rather than baggies full of goldfish crackers) won out before I sat down (finally and later) to work on today’s post. Sundays seem to last ten minutes.
I know, Alice! I blink and Sunday is over. I’m not sure how that quite happens, but here we are. As for the cilantro lime rice, sign me up!
So glad I came back to find this nugget. “If only…” resonates on many levels. Sounds like you got some rest, enjoyed good food and pleasant company and we still got the benefit of your writing. Win-win!
It’s good to see you back here, Sherri! I’ve been enjoying your newsletters and keep meaning to respond one of these days.
You now have me thinking about doing a different “if only” post, perhaps one that resonates more deeply…
Never dwell on the “if onlys”. Life is too short. Besides, look at the fun post you wrote.
Agreed. Life is WAY too short for much of the nonsense we give free rent to in our brains…