Blizzard...and Tuesday Thoughts...

We are getting a major blizzard. All the kids are on spring break. If they weren't, school would be cancelled because of weather. Crazy. I didn't have to work this morning, so it was nice to sleep in and just look out the window. The boys are playing Lego Star Wars on the Wii. I'll let them play for a little longer, and then they will have to do a math sheet Tim left for them. Ryan has to finish up a banner and some work for his confirmation. Robert is working on a biography report for school (Ernest Shackleton-Antartica.) Kelsey...well, I just have to try and keep her busy. It's constant. Yesterday was cute though, when the boys were done with their math sheet, they were playing school with her. Giving her different letters to learn. What she wanted to do the most is sing the alphabet song and have snack! Have I told you that the boys don't appreciate her singing?!?!? Oh, believe me, it's a way she can really get on their nerves. And, believe me, when she wants to get on their nerves and push their buttons...she can and does! Yowza, so this week is full of getting things done on my "To Do" list and keeping the kids busy and occupied.

Outside my window this morning.

Packing for our upcoming trip. These are Kelsey's clothes for the week. Each bag contains shorts or capris, shirt, underwear and a pair of socks. I plan to do this for the boys today. Then it will be getting their backpacks ready. It's helping me forget all this snow we are getting and think..."Sunshine!"

A photo of Kelsey right before leaving for pajama day at school last week. I'll post a couple of pictures soon (she had pajama day and crazy hat day.) I look at those bright eyes and that mischievous/excited smile and I really try to remember to "live in the moment...and not rush."

Yesterday I received a phone call from a childhood/college friend, Hope. Her Mom passed away in the morning. She had Alzheimer's disease the past couple of years...and it's been a real tough road for her and her whole family. Good faith-filled people who touched my life in many positive ways in which I am so grateful. My heart is filled with sadness for Hope and her family. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her whole family.
Just another reminder for myself...to stop...and soak up the little moments...and cherish every smile, every hug, every kiss, every pinky promise, every little thing that fill my days. I'll try not to get bogged down by the "To Do" list, bickering kids, the weather, the everything that we can easily let consume our life with negatives.

Here's hoping you treasure the little things/moments of today.