my list of to do's around this home, well, it's big. super big. but the thing is, sometimes i am so focused on the to do's, that i miss out on the right nows. i need to clean the floors, do the laundry, pick up pick up pick up....
on M's mothers day list of things his mama loves..."mommy's favorite activity....picking up the house." UGH. (especially since my house is almost always in disarray - even when it's at it's cleanest.)
people, the right nows, are so very much more important....
so, in an effort to focus on the right nows....
what we are loving up - RIGHT now...
*wet garden feet*staying up late - (which leads to lots of unfun whininess during the day...)
*independence. in some form or another - all five of us seem to be branching out and exploring our own selves....it's pretty neat.
*reconnecting with old and wonderful friends.
*plants....everywhere plants. it rocks.
*big giant thunderstorminess in the middle of the night with lots of cuddling and chatting and awe of mother nature.
*the year winding down. we. are. done. we have totally maxed out on every activity, school thing, and program we are involved in, and we are ready to CHILL.
*anticipation of what's around every corner.
*working on a community garden at school for kids, with a dear friend, and our amazing husbands helping us every step of the way.
*an upcoming wedding of an old friend, and lots of hang time with a whole mess of friends that will be there....dreamy!
*picnics.
*a dinner date with my soul sister mama....which is much needed.
*letting go of the need to please. it doesn't get me anywhere productive. so i am embracing the fact that it is just going to be - whatever it will be - and that is the end of it.
*the smell of tomato plant on my fingers after working in my garden.
*my garden....you knew that would be on here.
*a most favorite relative kicking CANCERS ASS. cuz she rocks, and i knew she could do it. and i am so proud of her every day for finding the positive in every situation. you rock lady. and we love you so much.
*walks. LONG walks with the beans. counting "chit-muks" and looking for exciting things.
*content-ness. yup....i said it. being content, and happy. i am ready to be in the NOW. are you?
