Sometimes you just need to lay in the grass and take in the big, blue sky.
I captured that sweet moment up there last night. I was up to my elbows in soapy dish water and slightly irritated that theBOY decided to take bigSIS out to hunt for ripe tomatoes.
I wanted her to be in the bathtub getting ready for bed so I could tend to my to-do list guilt-free.
When I stopped to see if their tomato hunt was done yet, I saw them laying there.
I didn’t realize until later that night (when the to-do’s were all done) that I could learn from those dawdlers.
As I rushed around inside checking off my list, they laid leisurely in the soft grass. Neither of them had the next thing on their minds. They were only concerned with the current thing.
The big blue sky.
The story bigSIS was sharing.
The taste of the first ripe cherry tomato of the year. For the record, I’m told it was yummy. And red.
How does a hurry-to-get-it-done girl like me learn to let the dishes stay dirty for another 30 minutes so I don’t miss out on the current thing?
I don’t have the answer, but I sure hope recognizing that fault of mine is a first step.
Are you able to let the chores go and live in the messy moment of the current thing happening?
-theGIRL
P.S. I’ve got something brewing that I’m beyond excited about, and it involves YOU if you’re willing to join in the fun. Stay tuned!
Sharing at Kris’ place today.
This picture is beyond sweet! With the never ending to do list it’s hard to live in the moment. We are a work in progress. I’m better than before by putting off things until the girls are asleep but I still need to work on this!
Love this! I could definitely learn something from those dawdlers too
Very sweet picture! I think I’m the other extreme, I can always let things go for the sake of being in the moment so much so that things never get done!
I think there is good balance to find between the two…which I need to find myself!
Agreed! Neither extreme is good!
Love the sweet pic! I am like you, always thinking and always trying to figure out what to do/what needs done next. Your brother is much better at taking in the moment, maybe we can learn from these boys (I still think that has something to do with it). Either way, I plan to keep trying to stop and smell the roses, or taste the cherry tomatoes 😉. Thanks for the reminder!
Oh, I totally missed the boat…I should have gone with the “stop and taste the tomatoes” thing. Love that!
Awesome pic! I figured out a while ago sometimes you just have to ignore the dust bunnies for a little longer. In the big picture of things sometimes the “to-do” list isn’t really that important unless it includes family & friends!
Absolutely!
Oh I have that same trouble! Always worried about getting stuff done and not soaking in the moment. Since my son was born, I’ve really tried to slow down and enjoy him. Still learning.
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I love this. Your words are so wonderful and life-affirming. I am visiting from Kris’ today. Its so very nice to meet you. Great picture of slowing and savoring. YES YES to more of that.
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Are we sharing the same sudsy water? Seriously….I could have written this myself. So thankful God is willing to keep working on me!
I’ll be striving with you, to let things go and let more of God in…
All for Him with hugs to you,
Nikki
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