Playing Hookie

It has been rainy here in Alabama lately. Gloomy mornings, drizzling afternoons. But, despite the overcast, I had some errands to run so I packed the kids up and we bravely set out to accomplish our tasks. Elizabeth got to play hookie from school and she couldn't have been happier.

First stop, cake pops!

We went inside of Starbucks to enjoy our treats. Which is particularly special because we rarely go inside anywhere if they have a drive thru (shout out to all the other moms who know the struggle). However, today I felt encouraged to share moments with my kiddos outside of the van.

The kids behaved so well. I sat back, drank my water and soaked in the blissful experience.

Some days it's hard with them. There are times I take them all and leave on the verge of frustrated tears because they're all over the place. It makes days like this all the more amazing.

We accomplished all of our goals. No tears were had. All smiles from the kiddos and I was one peaceful mama.

Not too shabby.

Let's Get Lost

Hello again.

It's been awhile, I know. 

Can I just tell you something? I grew up being a daydreamer. I saw stories in the clouds, heard songs in the wind. I would spend hours outside, sitting in a tree and just taking it all in. Somewhere along the way my inner child became quieter, almost mute. But then I heard something. I heard the knocking, that little voice demanding I listen. 

"Let's get lost".

Why are so many of us afraid to listen to that little voice and just. let. go? Why are we too shy to dance in a crowd? Or sing at the top of our lungs? At the beginning of this year I made a resolution to be selfish and to take care of myself. That isn't just physically and mentally. But also spiritually. I'm sticking to that and will be enjoying this summer with the kids to the fullest. 

We will be traveling, near and far. We will laugh loudly. We will sing together and move to the beat. I will teach my children to embrace it all and listen to that little voice inside. 

I will be sharing our adventures with you. Let's get lost together, shall we?