Sunday, March 2, 2014
Balance
| "Tree Flowers" |
Yesterday evening the house was quiet... one girl was asleep, the other with my mom and dad... I was doing dishes and all of a sudden I had this overwhelming urge to take a break from my routine the following day and go to my parents farm and spend a little time with my mom and the girls outdoors.
Its funny... my mom and I lived hundreds of miles away from each other for years. Now we live just down the road from each other but were always busy, busy. Usually its a quick catch up before we race off in separate directions to the next chore, the next task. Always too busy, thats what I am most of the time.
I dont know if its the same for you, but lately it feels like the days just keep getting busier and busier. I keep thinking the next week or the next month will slow down... but it doesnt.
Lately weve been trying really hard to finish up some projects in our house so that we can just take a break and enjoy the season.
The days are still hot and the foliage is still green but I think I started to see some hints of autumn today during a much needed walk in the woods at my parents farm.
We named this trail at the bottom of the hill the "nut trail" the first time we all walked it for the simple reason that there are nuts scattered across the ground. Today I was on the search for some acorns for the living room and we found plenty. Really, could there be a cuter nut?
Sometimes it seems like we spend so much time working on our house and running here and running there. This fall I want to make time for some other things.
Yes, I think a little balance is just what we need. My fall list doesnt consist of things like painting. Nope, Im thinking about things like fall crafts with the girls, picking pumpkins, planting mums, playing in the leaves and especially walks on the nut trail.
Im sure Ill be adding to that list this weekend while I (ugh) finish some painting.
But before I wish you a happy weekend, I had to introduce you to my parents animals. This is Belle, the perfect farm dog. You know that shes always game for a walk.
But before I wish you a happy weekend, I had to introduce you to my parents animals. This is Belle, the perfect farm dog. You know that shes always game for a walk.
And meet Promise, the funniest horse Ive ever met. She runs towards us when she hears the car coming up the hill and always wants to be nearby to join in on the fun.
Happy weekend! And Id love to know if you have the time... what are you looking forward to doing this fall?
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