Every once in a while, I get bogged down in the perceived (by me) drudgery, especially this time of year. Because, oh....how happy I would be to just stay home for days upon days upon days at a time (especially this time of year)! Truly....there are many family jokes about how Mama wins the prize for the most number of days spent happily at home without seeing another soul besides a Soule (ahem). I do so like it here. Warm and cozy by the fire in my pajamas with the ones I love, plenty of good food and wine, and maybe some fiber. Definitely some fiber. Yes, yes.
And yet! This is the busiest time of year for my loves. There are theatrical plays just wrapping up, and ballets just kicking into high gear (can you hear that Nutcracker music? I certainly can!), and holiday concerts and SO much good stuff that they are learning and exploring and discovering in that great big wonderful world out there. We are on the go right now, to be sure. And every once in a while, Steve and I look into each others eyes (as one or the other of us heads out the door with half of our family) to reminds ourselves - and each other - about just how flipping awesome this time is. To be helping to fulfill the dreams of our little ones, to see them soar in their community and individual talents and pursuits.....and perhaps most importantly, to watch them return and sink on into home when day is done, finding all the comfort, peace, and security we hope they will in this place we've crafted for us all.
Ah. It is a wonderful time of year. A full one. And a beautiful one. It's got a bit of magic about it, don't you think?
Friends, I wish you a most lovely start to your week!
