I have been struggling with work the last few weeks. It has been my own little version of a mid-life crisis, but at the ripe ol' age of 37. My struggle has quickly and easily seeped into my home life and made me a cranky mom and wife. It is amazing how easy it is to allow one aspect of your life dominate the entirety of your life.
But today, we were given the gift of a July day in a season just awakening with spring. There is no joy like an unexpected gift of a warm summer day in April.
We soaked up the sun. The boys and I took Chewy for a long walk. We played outside for hours. My brother and sister in law walked over to our house and we sat outside, chatting, marveling in the feel of the sun on our faces. It felt good. It brought lightness. I think we all needed it.
We were all a little sunburned tonight. As we dug for summer pjs to wear to bed, the boys were dancing with glee when I told them it is supposed to be sunny and 80 degrees tomorrow.
After the boys were all quiet in bed, Chris found me laying on our bed listening to the chirping of the birds and enjoying the warm breeze blowing through our bedroom windows. I felt so at peace.
I am hoping this summer Easter weekend has brought me enough simple peace and joy to carry me through my own version of a mid-life crisis. Or at least until we escape for the beach in two weeks. At least until then.
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