Tonight as I sat in the nursery waiting for Cooper to fall asleep, the rays of sun dancing on the wall through the curtains called to my soul. When he had finally settled in to sleep, I tiptoed from the room, slipped on my shoes, and snuck outside to enjoy the last of the days sunshine and bird song.
Spring always has my mind and my heart battling over what needs to be done. My heart yearns to be outside beneath skies of blue, listening to the birds and pondering. My mind can't let the mess inside rest and my time is often consumed with piles of laundry and stacks of dishes. It seems there's always much to be done and not enough hours in the day to do it, so I carve out a few minutes here and there to do something that will fill my soul (like an evening walk once everyone is in bed).
Typically sunny days mean outside work gets done and windy, rain filled days draw us back inside to play catch up. It's a constant juggling act and I'm still dropping balls everywhere.
But tending to my children's hearts, nourishing their bodies, and making time for those I love most are high on the priority list in this season of my life.
I'm grateful for the tiny rays of sunshine throughout the day that keep me pressing forward as I juggle my efforts both inside and out.
