Well, school is out and summer has definitely arrived. Having "free" days one would assume that there is plenty of time to smell the roses. I, however, feel as if the summer days are just as busy as school days. For this reason, taking the time to acknowledge the good things that happen in a day came along at a perfect time.
Per usual, my day started off with a cup of coffee. Unlike the hectic school days where I start the Keurig and run out the door or stand in line at the local DD along with others looking for their morning jolt, coffee this morning was served by my awesome husband....straight from the French press. This was a good thing!
Unlike my hectic school morning, this morning I had the chance to snuggle with my Boston Terrier, Brick. On a typical morning, I take Brick outside in the morning, feed him breakfast and scoot out the door. As I am leaving, I get the big puppy eyes. He loves the morning snuggle time! Today, I had my cup of coffee and had the relaxing snuggle time with Brick. This was a good thing!
Next, I hear steps coming down stairs. I look up to see my oldest son holding my grandson. I hear more footsteps. It is my favorite daughter....Okay, she is my only daughter. Kicking off the morning with smiles from these three is a good thing!
Today, I have my grandson for the day. We head off to do some planting with my best friend. A bit of an emotional planting as she has offered to plant flowers and bushes at my mother and brother's gravesite. A feeling of peace is a good thing this morning!
A quick lunch and then off for a walk with my grandson and daughter. We walk on path where we see turtles, flowers, birds and LOTS of grasshoppers. Even the snake wasn't so bad. Taking the time to simply walk and talk without the rush of cars and hurried people was a good this on this morning!
As I head home, my youngest son has finally risen from the sleeping world. The teenage life. When did he get so tall? A senior this year and getting ready for college applications. In a few months, he will be an official adult. Taking the time to appreciate having all my kids home.....a good thing!
In walks my husband....need I say more? A good thing!
Taking the time smell the roses means taking the time to appreciate all the things that I rush by each morning, afternoon and night. Makes me realize that I need to take the time to smell the roses every day.
Thanks #MTBos !
