Slow Down....

Sometimes, late at night, or occasionally during nap time, I have a chance to reflect...it's blissful I tell ya. Although my life isn't as crazy as my Mother's must have been, or even some of my sisters are, but my life is crazy for me. And because of that, I am constantly telling myself, slow down. Slow down and enjoy little toes in the sand, the squeal of "mooommmmmyyy" as Kade sees me in the morning, Reagan wanting to cuddle for a random reason. Slow down and smell the early morning smells, the summer thundershowers, the fresh cut grass, or my kids sweaty heads (ick!). Take a few minutes every day to actually appreciate the beauty around us. The scene of Kade playing in the sandbox and Reagan singing at the top of her lungs while swinging. Take these "slow down" moments and tuck them tightly away safe and sound. Before we know it, winter will be ferociously knocking at our door. Streets will be quiet, swings left unswung, grass covered in layers of snow and ice, Reagan will be too grown up to cuddle, and Kade's demands will be more complex than a squeal of delight!
We've had a great summer. We've had continued excellent "family days". Part of our slow down is appreciating what we have!
On a side note, my parents came for a night this week. We love them to come. Any visitors really :) My kids always over-act and misbehave. Good times. No really, it's really a treat to be closer to parents. They can make a "day" trip and it's not too hard of a drive and they can squeeze it into their busy schedule! We had a fantastic visit that night and took them to Blacktail Rec Area for a picnic the next day. While nothing "grand" about the scenery, it's very beautiful. Kade splashed in the water, the men did whatever men do, mom had a little walk with the Kade-man, and spent some quality time getting drilled by Reagan. Love it. Love them. Love life.