quiet time

The sun is playing peek-a-boo through the white curtains while the windows let out a long exhale as our winter-worn house is refreshed by the cool spring breeze.

Rugs are vacuumed, counters boast a crumb-free shine and daughter sleeps content on top of her wrinkled blanket. Little man is navigating the city while checking off the errand list with his daddy.

Quiet moments whisper life to my soul. 

I am thankful for time to listen to my own breath as it moves through me. I am thankful for moments I can dive into, rather than rush past. I am thankful for now and so much more...

1188. Hearing the birds sing.
1189. Daughter snuggling close to me.
1190. Watching movies.
1191. Easter egg dipping with kids and family.

1192. Son who bows down to kiss the cross (he did this on his own at the Good Friday service, my heart pounded with joy).
1193. Hearing my son explain to his little sister that Good Friday is good because Jesus died to save us from the "bad guys".
1194. Down time.
1195. Colouring with Grandma.
1196. Feeling content.
1197. Plans for summer.
1198. New Easter dress and bonnet for my baby girl.
1199. Easter plans with family.
1200. God in my life.
1201. Lovely people to work with.
1202. Knowing the truth.
1203. Standing tall.
1204. Drawings from my children.
1205. Seeing grass again!
1206. Clean water to drink.
1207. Listening to daughter's bathtime stories.
1208. Giggling with my son as he tells me he speaks "whine" (for daughter's cranky days).
1209. Son telling me that he really likes sports (and listening to him describe how he wants his room to look).
1210. Watching daughter play on her backyard swing. So content.
1211. Son's chalkboard drawings for Spring.