This weekend I got to experience what it was like to live abundantly. We started the day with a family bike ride yesterday. To enjoy the sun and the breeze as we rode, made the exercise seem enjoyable. Although we didn't have a gourmet breakfast like Paul often makes for us on Mother's Day, I truly enjoyed the fact that everyone was able to relax and just enjoy each other's company.
In the afternoon, Paul took Abby to the ranch and I spent the afternoon with Dylan at the community pool. I sat with a magazine and my ipod listening to songs that I love and have great meaning to me. I watched all the families around me swimming and having snacks just enjoying being together. We went to the pool because the day before I had promised Dylan that we would spend a few hours at the pool. We didn't make it to the pool because I was at the mall with Abby and we had gone over our allotted time needed to take Dylan to the pool.
Although I often try to keep my word and all the dates and promises that I make to the kids, I often remind them that my first priority is their dad. He took me to a special dinner on Saturday, after my trip to the mall and we spent the evening together. It was such a beautiful night on the patio and I had such a great time just spending quiet moments with him.
Our life is so full, work, track meets and bible studies, horseback lessons and school projects and commitments to family and outings with friends...The list goes on forever. How blessed I was to just stop and take time just to enjoy each member of my family this weekend one by one.
I often remind myself that I was a wife first, then I became a mom. Every person needs undivided attention and focus, knowing that they hold a very unique, special place in my heart, not because they are my spouse, or my child but because I love them dearly because of who they are. Since we will be home more this summer, this weekend will live on. Each person will have one on one time and time together and collectively just enjoying being together. I know in the back of my mind and in my heart, these days will not last forever. My kids are temporarily on loan to me. In the meantime, a relationship with my spouse will remain when everyone is gone. Spending time together, working together, building common interests will make life later more abundant.
Today, I look back, thanking God for allowing me to enjoy great days. How blessed I am to be surrounded by such great people who encourage me to be the best I can be.
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