As the speed of life kicked into full force after the nice relaxing holidays, we have for the past four weeks found ourselves running, running, running. Not a pace I like to keep life at, but it seems inevitable right now. So, we say a prayer, put a smile on our face and do the best we can.
With a long weekend due to end of quarter for the kids at school and Mark taking a day of work, we have had three days to just take a breath and enjoy life again. Friday we went to the cities just to get out of town for a little while. It was a nice day away. We didn't do anything majorly exciting to tell you about, just got away.
Saturday I spent the day making a big pot of soup for dinner. I have been craving this soup for some time, but with the busy schedule have not had time to make it. My parents came over and we had a nice visit. After a great workout at the gym and a great church service today, we came home and have done absolutely nothing except enjoy each other and doing the things we each want to do.
Friday night as I was sitting next to Mark, he asked me what I was thinking. I looked at him and for the first time in a month I could honestly say that my mind was calm. It wasn't running with thoughts, schedules, work, etc. It was quiet. I savored the feeling. Tonight as the weekend comes to a close, I am fighting the busyness away as my mind keeps trying to process the week ahead. I know it is busy and we will be running like crazy again, but right now, as I sit in my family room with my kids playing wii and Mark reading a book, I am not ready to take on the week just yet. Monday will come soon enough and I can process it all then.
For now, the calm is going to rule for a few more hours as I continue to enjoy the weekend that was much needed for all of us.
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