Lovely

No pictures...just me here. Today was so lovely. I had a nice morning with Jacob and am proud to say that I cleaned off our crazy dresser that was covered in all sorts of random things - that was my big "hooray" for the day...and I feel quite content. The dishwasher is still sitting there full of clean dishes to unload, the floor wasn't vacuumed - but I did a pretty good job of ignoring it all. (haha) I realized that I have been caught up in trying to get "my things" done, while trying to pacify my sweet boy who is always asking me to play with him. I didn't want to feel horrible for saying "not now" more than "okay - lets go!".

There is a great line from the movie Hook (may not be exact :P)

"They want to play with you. How long do you think that lasts? Just a few short years and then its over. Thats all we have, a few short years, then you will be the one begging for some of their attention...and you are missing it."

I thought about that today - so I battled that inner voice telling me "Just one more little chore, then you can have time"...and I sat down and played with my son. We made train tracks and laughed at ourselves. We made up names for every toy we saw. We laughed. We created. We talked. We were there...just us. It was lovely.

Then I got ready and went to the temple with my parents for my brother-in-laws first time at the temple. Michael was sweet and watched Jacob most of the time so I could go. I had such a great time just being with my parents, being in the temple and having some "me" time. Sometimes I forget how much the temple helps me in every way. Emotionally, spiritually, even physically. 

So here I am trying to keep my eyes open, but still lingering here thinking about today. I am truly blessed. I love life...and what's more...I love my life. I know I could be better. I dearly want to be better, today I was happy with me - what a wonderful gift. So here is to a lovely day :) And now I am going to bed...haha