I often find myself focusing on the negative moments I’ve had with my kids. Being a mother of two children, one of whom has special needs, can be hard and exhausting. But it is the greatest thing I've ever done. So I have given myself a challenge. For a year I will end every day describing one thing I found truly beautiful. On many days this will be easy. On the challenging days I will have to dig deep. I hope to discover the challenge is picking only one beautiful thing each day.
Friday, May 31, 2013
The Long Road Home
This morning it was time to leave the peacefulness of the hot springs, and head back to the reality of wedding planning and kid raising. I dropped the bride off at her parents' house, and then made the hour long drive home. I hadn't spent that much time alone in my car in ages, and it was almost more relaxing than the springs had been. I played my music loud, and sang along without being interrupted. The wide New Mexico sky spread out around me, the blue interrupted only by a fine line of clouds on the horizon. I slipped into that peaceful state of driving a long empty road allows, and felt truly rested and relaxed. By the time I pulled into town I was refreshed, and ready to be a mom again. All thanks to my beautiful solo drive.
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