The past week or so...

There hasn't been much excitement in and around our place- other than the ususal that just comes from having a housefull of kids. We had a short break from school for parent-teacher conferences. I took a short break from blogging at the same time.

I will admit that I tend to get a heavy heart at times, worrying and concerning myself with the burdens of other peoples' lives to the point where it starts to impose on the life I have at hand. It's a constant juggle for me- a permanent tension in my heart. The compassion and concern I have for the needs and heartache of others tugs so strongly on my heart. I do a lot of praying, and lately I find myself asking God, "what do you want me to do?". Sometimes there are no easy answers. That's where I've found myself lately. I have picked up some books and done some reading, and some scrapping and just taken time to be thoughtful and reflective.

But I also have tried to just 'take time'. Here are some of my favorite thoughts/moments from the past few weeks...1) Just watching and loving my kids at play. Nothing is so carefree as a kid jumping on a bed (supervised closely, I might add!). 2) Surprise icecream dots and red velvet cupcake tea parties. 3) Face-to-face time with daddy...ALL fun and games- as usual. =) 4) Sharing stories at bedtime- especially chapter books with Brock. We're halfway through Where the Red Fern Grows right now... 5) Listening to Bella count to 109. I didn't even know she could make it past 30 until she started her countdown while she splashed in the tub last night. 6) Being FULLY present in these ordinary moments and recognizing their simplicity- yet profund touch they have on my life. And hopefully will have on my family as well.