Enjoying the Sunshine

Yesterday I found myself at the end of a stressful and challenging school week.  I had an appointment for Eden in town and so I had been preparing myself to go to town with the four younger children after getting them out of school at 1 pm.  I found myself with a half hour of unexpected extra time since I had done my preparations in advance.

I told Katreese I needed 20 minutes to myself and gave her a few things to do (getting water bottles, things in the car, etc) and put Little Bear in his car seat since he was tired and it was a cool day so he could start his nap and give him extra time to sleep which he needed (he has been fighting a cold this week.)  I gave Eden alone time which is what she needed after being at school.  Bella and Katreese were willing helpers.

The sun was shining and I went out on the back step and took my book with me (gasp, a book!!) and soaked in some sunshine and quiet moments while the sun was shining.  I looked up in the sky and saw some black thunder clouds.  Then, I saw some sweet feet in sandals. 

I realized we can't always choose the sunshine, but we can make the most of the moments when the sun is shining (and even when it isn't.)  Looking at Bella's sweet feet I realized that she is only going to be young once and I don't want to take these moments for granted.  The other thing is that sandal weather is almost gone....!  I found myself enjoying the sunshine more than ever Yesterday because I knew that the rain was coming!  I also realized that I truly needed that bit of time to myself to get through the rest of the day Yesterday!!  So, I encourage you all (I am a hard learner myself) to take the time YOU need and not feel guilty about it!! 

sweet sandal feet

when the sun shines, take a moment to feel the sun!