Butter

This morning I had yet another reminder that there is so much more to life than counting calories and keeping up with our way too busy schedules. It was just a little moment that our family chose to relish in and enjoy. It was actually a spontaneous moment from my baby... I guess I should just explain. :) My wonderful husband prepared our waffles and bacon for our breakfast as I rushed around preparing to leave for my out of home job... ugh! We sat down together and were preparing to pray when our 3 year old opened a stick of butter and placed the entire stick on his waffle. My daughter saw it and exclaimed "Perry!" so of course, we all looked. We about died laughing. It is ironic because I am trying to count calories and make sure we get a good balance and he was thinking... "a little is good so more is better" ha ha. God was so wise when he exhorts us to become as little children. There are so many things in life that are so good that I allow to slip right by me because I am too busy to slow down and enjoy them. It really is sad. Ok, so about the butter.. my daughter took his picture and then we took the stick away... and of course he got a little slab of butter. He was disappointed. :) I defiantly needed the laugh today and so I had to share. After all... laughter is the best medicine.... RIGHT???!!! :)

Rain

There are many ways to describe the rain. Refreshing as it is, it washes away the dust and adds a little shine to everything. I love the relaxing sound of the pitter patter the rain makes as it hits the roof. Too often I have allowed the rain to cause me frustration and aggravation because it was not a part of my plan. It maybe caused us to be inside when I desired to be outside, or it may have messed up my hair. UGH! Be ashamed girl! Sometimes I can be so mindlessly self centered and not even realize it. It is good to stop and feel the rain. Really feel it. It is good to slow down and notice the little things in life. Heart attacks come .... financial troubles come.... without warning.... and our chance to enjoy the little things too often slip by, unnoticed. I want to dare to enjoy life. Especially the little blessings in it. I want to dare to search for the little things as if I were on a scavenger hunt. I always loved the excitement of the hunt. Every day can be that exciting if I only choose to focus on the good things. My focus is my choice... and I choose to focus on the blessings of God. Rain Rain don't go away! :)