I went for a walk this morning.
I went for a walk early. It was sunny and sixty. Almost perfect.
I got a half a block away from home after a beautiful hour long walk and I heard the first roll of thunder.
I got to walk in the sun just before the rain came.
Funny thing is, I knew the chance of rain was 50%. Maybe it makes the walk in the sun that much better? Maybe it makes the storm that much harder?
I got to walk in the sun just before the storm.
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
Quiet Noise
The days are busy. The days go fast.
The noise is plentiful. The hours can be draining.
I am learning to quiet the noise. I am working on seeing the beauty.
The beauty of a curly-haired, red-faced, energetic boy.
When he says a word that I don't want to hear.
When he says it in a way, that I don't like the tone.
When he does an action just to see what the reaction is.
I am learning to quiet the noise. I am working on seeing the beauty.
When said boy pees the bed for the fourth time this week.
I'm not sure how much longer his sheets will make it through the wash.
And I'm tired of going home at lunch to switch the sheets.
I am learning to quiet the noise. I am working on seeing the beauty.
When the spikey-haired, curious, toddler comes flailing into the room.
Ready to fight and ready to push.
Wanting what he can't have and making it known.
I am learning to quiet the noise. I am working on seeing the beauty.
When the toy runs into the wall for the sixth time.
When the glass breaks.
When the cries erupt.
I am learning to quiet the noise. I am working on seeing the beauty.
Because it is all around me.
With the smile and kiss from the boy.
With the hug or the touch from the boy.
With an arm around the waist from their daddy.
When they play together happily.
When the day is done. When I see them in their bed. I could cry because it is so beautiful. And I am reminded..... I need to quiet the noise. I need to see the beauty. It really is all around me.
The noise is plentiful. The hours can be draining.
I am learning to quiet the noise. I am working on seeing the beauty.
The beauty of a curly-haired, red-faced, energetic boy.
When he says a word that I don't want to hear.
When he says it in a way, that I don't like the tone.
When he does an action just to see what the reaction is.
I am learning to quiet the noise. I am working on seeing the beauty.
When said boy pees the bed for the fourth time this week.
I'm not sure how much longer his sheets will make it through the wash.
And I'm tired of going home at lunch to switch the sheets.
I am learning to quiet the noise. I am working on seeing the beauty.
When the spikey-haired, curious, toddler comes flailing into the room.
Ready to fight and ready to push.
Wanting what he can't have and making it known.
I am learning to quiet the noise. I am working on seeing the beauty.
When the toy runs into the wall for the sixth time.
When the glass breaks.
When the cries erupt.
I am learning to quiet the noise. I am working on seeing the beauty.
Because it is all around me.
With the smile and kiss from the boy.
With the hug or the touch from the boy.
With an arm around the waist from their daddy.
When they play together happily.
When the day is done. When I see them in their bed. I could cry because it is so beautiful. And I am reminded..... I need to quiet the noise. I need to see the beauty. It really is all around me.
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Thankful
As I sit, quietly on this beautiful Sunday morning, and reflect on God's work in my life-- I. AM. Thankful!
My in-and-out, run-around, crazy-busy, normal day-to-day seems to leave me restless and ragged. But, man, I am so thankful for this life.
I was thinking just the other day of my life back in engagement or early marriage phase. Our saying was always, "We've got the world by the tail". And we did! And many times I find myself mourning the loss of those carefree days. We did what we wanted, went where we wanted, spent what we wanted and had so much fun.
And now, now... we budget weekly. We disagree about money. We share the burden of running the house, raising the boys, getting things done, and trying to keep some semblance of order. But we get to do it together.
I feel thankful that Jordan is the one on this journey with me. I feel thankful that God has richly blessed us with our beautiful boys. We have more than we need, and can give back, too.
We are not where we want to be yet. But I hope we never are. I want to continue striving in this life. I want to have things to work for. I want to journey through things with my partner. I want to play legos as little longer. Shovel snow to help it melt and shovel the carpet because we have to have a shovel at all times in this house.
I hear the small stirring of my tiny one. I am so thankful to be able to go get him out of the crib and snuggle him now before our day starts. So here I go... off to snuggle. And thank God all the while.
My in-and-out, run-around, crazy-busy, normal day-to-day seems to leave me restless and ragged. But, man, I am so thankful for this life.
I was thinking just the other day of my life back in engagement or early marriage phase. Our saying was always, "We've got the world by the tail". And we did! And many times I find myself mourning the loss of those carefree days. We did what we wanted, went where we wanted, spent what we wanted and had so much fun.
And now, now... we budget weekly. We disagree about money. We share the burden of running the house, raising the boys, getting things done, and trying to keep some semblance of order. But we get to do it together.
I feel thankful that Jordan is the one on this journey with me. I feel thankful that God has richly blessed us with our beautiful boys. We have more than we need, and can give back, too.
We are not where we want to be yet. But I hope we never are. I want to continue striving in this life. I want to have things to work for. I want to journey through things with my partner. I want to play legos as little longer. Shovel snow to help it melt and shovel the carpet because we have to have a shovel at all times in this house.
I hear the small stirring of my tiny one. I am so thankful to be able to go get him out of the crib and snuggle him now before our day starts. So here I go... off to snuggle. And thank God all the while.
Friday, April 6, 2018
A gift from Rachel Stafford
Look at your child's eyelashes and marvel at their perfect symmetry.
They will look different a year from now.
Reach for his hand and remember how it feels in your own.
It will be bigger a year from now.
Listen to him sing, "Jesus loves me." Close your eyes and memorize his voice.
It will not sound so childlike a year from now.
Watch him sleep as he awaits a visit from the tooth fairy.
He will believe a little less in magical things a year from now.
Let him help in the kitchen. Taste much and laugh often.
You might find he is no longer your shadow a year from now.
Teach him something he's been asking to learn. Encourage and guide him.
He might be able to do it by himself a year from now.
Offer to play tag in the yard. Watch him delight as you chase him.
You might not be able to keep up a year from now.
Sit with him as he eats cereal. Listen to his philosophy of life.
He may not have as much to share a year from now.
Tell him a favorite story for the millionth time as he nestles in the crook of your arm.
He may not fit as perfectly a year from now.
Stare at his face. See yourself in the amazing individual before you.
I may see a little less of myself in him a year from now.
They will look different a year from now.
Reach for his hand and remember how it feels in your own.
It will be bigger a year from now.
Listen to him sing, "Jesus loves me." Close your eyes and memorize his voice.
It will not sound so childlike a year from now.
Watch him sleep as he awaits a visit from the tooth fairy.
He will believe a little less in magical things a year from now.
Let him help in the kitchen. Taste much and laugh often.
You might find he is no longer your shadow a year from now.
Teach him something he's been asking to learn. Encourage and guide him.
He might be able to do it by himself a year from now.
Offer to play tag in the yard. Watch him delight as you chase him.
You might not be able to keep up a year from now.
Sit with him as he eats cereal. Listen to his philosophy of life.
He may not have as much to share a year from now.
Tell him a favorite story for the millionth time as he nestles in the crook of your arm.
He may not fit as perfectly a year from now.
Stare at his face. See yourself in the amazing individual before you.
I may see a little less of myself in him a year from now.
Thursday, December 21, 2017
What a beautiful life....
Happy Christmas and Happy New Year! 2018 I'm hoping back on the blogging bandwagon... ready for it mom? :)
Monday, February 29, 2016
Truly.. The time of my life!
Well-- Mr. Layton made his arrival... And life couldn't get any better. It has been the best two weeks of my life. Don't get me wrong, Logan's arrival was nothing short of a miracle and blessing and his first two weeks were special and lovely, too. But busy! His first two weeks included about 4 Christmas's, four birthdays, many gatherings and little-to-no alone time for Jordan, Logan and I. It was sweet... But a whirlwind.
But now!! Oh my- not only have we enjoyed much needed family time with our newborn, but we have an amazing two-year old brother to watch, play with and enjoy, too! Our life rocks!!!
Logan loves his brother. Loves him!! He's gentle and loving and can't get enough hugs and kisses from his brother. It melts my heart. And he's at such a fun age where he's learning and interacting so much with the world around him.
I know I'm hormonal still, but I seriously sit here cuddling my newborn, reading to my toddler, or helping him with a puzzle or watching him shoot hoops and I smile so big my eyes flood over. I'm just so happy and so blessed!
I'm feeling very thankful that God has blessed us with two healthy boys. I'm feeling thankful that He's chosen us to parent these awesome boys. I'm thankful that He's blessed me with my life-partner and best friend. God is so good. And I'm having the time.of.my.life!!!
More to come...I've got to go snuggle! :)
Monday, December 7, 2015
22/52 YIKES!!!
My mom informed me recently that I am quite a bit short on my 2015 goal of one blog per week.
I think I will adjust and set a similar (more realistic) goal for 2016. Like I said to her, I'm sure I'll have more time and more information to blog about with two instead of one. :)
But for now, I'll enjoy listening to my husband read my son a Christmas story. I'll listen to my son reading back to him in his mumbled/jumbled toddler talk. I'll take a deep breath and enjoy this moment. Because, my oh my, this is just some of the greatest moments. And I'm off to join in the fun... it's almost tickle time and then bedtime prayers. My heart is happy.
I think I will adjust and set a similar (more realistic) goal for 2016. Like I said to her, I'm sure I'll have more time and more information to blog about with two instead of one. :)
But for now, I'll enjoy listening to my husband read my son a Christmas story. I'll listen to my son reading back to him in his mumbled/jumbled toddler talk. I'll take a deep breath and enjoy this moment. Because, my oh my, this is just some of the greatest moments. And I'm off to join in the fun... it's almost tickle time and then bedtime prayers. My heart is happy.
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