Idle Hands...Want to Cut

After reading the comment on my previous post, It seems like keeping busy tonight would be a good idea for me. After all, like I've said in earlier posts, idle hands...want to cut. Really, the best plan for me tonight would be to avoid solitude, but alas, I could not bring myself to tell my husband that I needed to sleep with him tonight.

Pride? No.
Fear of being vulnerable with him? Yes.

Fortunately, for a mother there is no shortage of chores. I currently have the pleasure of staring at two loads of laundry that did not get folded this weekend. I shall fold until I drop tonight. After that, if I still have the itch to cut, there is always the ever-patient ironing basket.

The truth is that I had a wonderful time working on my baby's project with her and her sister. Opening my bedroom door was like drawing the curtains and walking onstage. I was playing the part of Mom, and everyone was applauding my entrance. I had to be completely "in character". But it was such a good show! And the setting? My little "supporting cast" moved it outside, on the deck with the sunshine and the flowers. It was good for them and oh so good for me.

Although tonight's "industry" promises to not be nearly as enjoyable as this afternoon's assignment, I hope it will be enough to help me forget my obsession with blades...even if it is just for tonight.