June 19, 2012

Enjoying The Moment


Life is good right now.  Really good. Blame it on the long summer days.  The warm nights sipping some wine with a great man.  The endless smiles from a happy park-loving girl.  I call it pure awesomeness.
I love that this summer I'm actually getting to enjoy every minute because I'm not dreading going to work and then spending all days inside when all I want to do is be outside.  Some days I find myself not wanting to leave the house just because it's so!much!work! with a toddler and then I'm quickly reminded how all I wanted last summer was to take her to the park or the pool or a nature hike or anything outside but I was stuck in a cubicle.
The other day I was reminded of this when Kendall wanted me to push her around in her doll stroller for the millionth time and my back was over it! I told her "no more" and lied that the stroller was broken.  Then I remembered that that is something so small that I can do for her but it makes her SO happy.  And so I told her to hop in and took her on one last spin. And you know what?  That was all she needed, she didn't ask for another ride after that.
It's the little things.
I was driving past my old workplace tonight, right around the time I'd be getting off, and I was so glad to 1. not be stuck in that traffic and 2. be headed to get ice cream with my family instead of just getting home.  We've been eating dinner much earlier these days {except when Jimmy has school} and it makes our evenings seem so much longer and less stressful. Now we have time to go get ice cream or to the park at night and that is the stuff I live for.
This weekend was full of lots of friends and family time too and we needed that.  Jimmy's been working side jobs just as much as he works his real job and it's really been taking a toll on him {and me}.  A few weeks ago he finished his last side job and said that it would be his last for a while.  I don't know which of us was more relieved.  Since then we've been doing a lot more family oriented things and it's been worth more than the side job money could ever be.
I've really started to soak up each day lately.  I'm not sure what it is but something in me has changed, made me more sentimental and I like it. I feel like my relationship with my friends has improved lately and we are closer.  I definitely feel like the bond with Kendall has gotten stronger.  As for me and Jimmy?  I feel like we're in a better place today than we've ever been.
This is what life is about, enjoying the moments.  This is where I'm meant to be and I couldn't be happier.
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22 comments:

  1. I'm really happy for you that everything has fallen into place so beautifully. :)

    I was in that blissful summer phase all last week. This week so far has been a little bummer outside weather wise and I'm starting to feel all pregnant-tired...but I'm determined to get my girl out today and make some memories.

    Thanks for the reminder.

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  2. I love when life is like that. It IS about the small things and it's hard to remember that every day! xoxo

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  3. awww, you make me feel all roses and sunshine inside.

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  4. Happiness is wonderful! Glad you and your family are in that spot!!

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  5. Best feeling in the world! So happy for you :)

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  6. It's so great when you can feel at peace with all your realtionships in your life and when the SAHM gig is working out. Lately I have been really thankful that I am staying at home and not having to work from home anymore.

    I'm so happy you and your family are enjoying summer so much. Those are the best moments.

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  7. Your happiness is contagious!!! Thanks for the pick-me-up this morning -- you totally reminded me to enjoy my family time!!!

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  8. What a great example of love and true happiness!

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  9. yay for happy posts! I'm so happy for you :-)

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  10. Love to hear that you are so happy being at home with K! I find myself feeling the same way...happy that I am not worrying about what time I get to bed because it truly doesn't matter...I can always rest tomorrow!

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  11. Aww this post is why I would love to be a SAHM mom but alas it's not something we can afford right now. Maybe one day. Glad it's working out so well for you.

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  12. What a happy post! Loved this!!

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  13. I'm so happy that you have found this place. So wonderful. Enjoy it mama.

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  14. this is a very happy post! :) I like. Did things get better with hubby when you stopped working?

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  15. I am so happy for you!! It seems like God has really blessed you. I know what it is like to have a husband finish up school. I am ever so happy those days are behind us. :) CONGRATS!!!

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  16. Such a beautiful blog! And I love this post!

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  17. There's really nothing better than that feeling of contentment. I'm happy you have that. Soak it in. Make it last.

    Enjoy the sunshine!

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  18. I'm so unbelievably happy for your happy! Thank you for sharing, your joy really is contagious :)

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  19. This makes me cry! So happy for you and your hub and KP. Reading posts like these only make me want to fast forward my life a little bit...I'm so ready for days like this with my family. So ready to have little ones to take on day trips. Soak it all in, because you're living the good life, my friend. :)

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  20. It sounds like you're in a really good place!

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  21. I'm so happy you're in such a good place.

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