Do you ever feel that you should be doing something more? Not like you forgot to lock your front door, and not like you are procrastinating on a task (taxes, laundry, etc.) because you are streaming Netflix instead. I'm talking about that nagging urge, maybe we can call it guilt, maybe an itch that you just aren't doing "enough?" Or, that all you are doing isn't "enough?" Well, riding the waves of "enough" are waters I think most people of a certain age have tread or are floating in.
As January comes to a close and I was thinking of posting, I thought "Oh, we haven't done enough" to share. Ryan went to Puebla, but as a family, we've stayed in town, completed schooldays and our normal routine, and at first blush, it felt like a stretch. Then, I looked at photos from the past couple of weeks, and I realized how stupid and wrong that was. Even the most ordinary of things can be a muse, a wonder worthy of sharing and remembering - no matter where we are. We are often so caught up in the lie if we are doing more we are worth more. I know I have fallen into that thinking more times than I would care to admit. All this meandering in the land of enough got me wondering about how I would feel about sharing the kids losing teeth, going to a museum, or a bowl of fruit if we weren't here in this place. Truth is, I probably wouldn't, and shame on me. Not shame on me for not sharing on the Internet (we can all agree that not everyone's nitty gritty should be on display), but what a disgrace to think that those things aren't worthy of joy in the first place! So, in celebration of a bit of the ordinary and the extraordinary, here is what we have been up to in the past couple of weeks:
As mentioned, Ryan flew to Puebla, located about two-three hours from Mexico City by car to meet up with the other Fulbright folks for a mid-term reunion. He gave an official update on his project, enjoyed some raisin-flavored liquor at a super old bar, and came back with glowing reviews about the climate (not so hot!), and many reasons to go back including under-the-city caves.
The majority of museums in Merida are free or cost a small admission. With the cooler temps that allow us to enjoy the day out and about, we have been enjoying getting to know Museo de Casa Montejo, Museo de la Luz, and Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Ateneo de Yucatán MACAY - Fernando García Ponce (a.k.a. the Macay). There is something for everybody, just the way museums should be. I have been so impressed with the variety of objects and experiences that are accessible and encouraged.
And for those moments where what is right in front of us was indeed enough. It makes me think of how a little bit of awe can make everything a bit better. It's something I want to remember more often.
Losing a tooth is a big deal. It is even more exciting when you can expect a little gift, not from the tooth fairy, but from Ratoncito Pérez! That's right, here in Mexico, some coins are left by a little rat in exchange for a baby tooth. Reid lost his first baby tooth, and Madeline lost one of her last!
As always, thanks for reading and following!
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