Today was a very full and very fun day. Lily and I played Wingspan in the morning and then Georgia and Suzanne came over for lunch while Lily was at lunch with Michaelann. We all had a great time with Georgia and Suzanne. First Lydia and Mary played music for them and then we had a great time chatting over lunch. Then Ammon showed Georgia his Tocaworld game for a long time while Mary and I taught Suzanne how to play Wingspan. That was also the time when Lily got back and took Lydia to her harp festival.
Lydia performed with the highest marks, “Superior” and now she will be performing in the honors recital next week. Amazing work Lydia! With all her hard work (and Lily’s incredible support) she has truly turned into a something special with her harp music. Well done!
When Lydia and Lily got back from the festival, I corralled everyone for our Cycling Saturday bike ride. Last week we had the idea to have family wellness weekends and do cycling Saturday and Sunday Sunday. I was in a bad mood and didn’t respond well when not everyone wanted to go, but everyone ended up going and I apologized later for my mini-tantrum. I’ve honestly let work stress get to me and I wasn’t quite myself today. In the end people enjoyed the bike ride and it was great to see Clarissa making such great progress!
After the bike ride, Lily and I went to see the Opera/Libretta “Revolution of Steve Jobs” with our friends Daniel and Amanda Olsen. Lily and I had to give up our tickets that we had for Monday since I was going to be out of town, and we were so thrilled to be invited by Daniel and Amanda tonight and still have a chance to go, and even better to get to go with them! Lily and I even each wore our black turtlenecks! We had so much fun chatting in the car with Daniel and Amanda, and the Opera was truly profound. It spoke to me especially as I was in such a cloud of work stress. The Libretta showed how Steve Jobs started out way too focussed on his work ambitions evolved to put work more in perspective, and place more value on people and living life in the present with appreciation, love and joy. But so much of his evolution was to the credit of his wife Laurene, who rounded him out and made him his best self. I related so much to the role Lily plays in my life and how she helps me live more fully, see beyond my work, and focus on people and the life that is all around me. It was a beautiful experience and we even got to attend a QA from the author and composer who were present for tonight (opening night). What a wonderful treat it was!