Quiet Moments

I don't know about you, but the start of 2018 has been a killer for us. We've been overscheduled, overstimulated, overtired, and just over it in general. I'll be the first to admit that a large portion of the mania has been self-inflicted and certainly hasn't been without fun moments, but the go-go-go has taken its toll nonetheless.

So, on Saturday, when I found us snuggled together, post-early-morning-sledding adventure, I captured it. We stayed in our PJs, skipped Nick's soccer class, and forgot about the chores. For two blissful hours, we watched the Olympics, drank coffee and hot chocolate, and let ourselves just be. Wow! Did we ever need those two hours!

I almost didn't take the photo. I'm trying to focus on being in the moments versus taking record of them. But, I really wanted to remember this morning. I need reminders to slow down. I need reminders that quiet moments on the couch are important. I need reminders that, in the mad rush to ensure we're feeding their minds and bodies, we also need to make sure we're feeding their souls. And when my gratitude cup gets low and I feel frustrated and overburdened, I need reminders that we are beyond privileged to be able to enjoy these simple, tender moments.