Living in the NOW.......

I've found myself a little melancholy lately and have been struggling with what might be causing my mood. I know it is somewhat related to our empty house, our kids went back to Boise and we are left with Mom, Dad and little Lauren. Not that she doesn't keep us running, but there was so much more going on with all of our kids in the house. So, we both miss that aspect. Also, summer is winding down and I am not ready to let it go just yet. We've been running every weekend, doing fun things, going on adventures and just enjoying the warm, sunny days. We had a meeting one evening this week at Lauren's school - it was a "welcome to Kindergarten" meeting with her new teacher for this year. It made me realize that life will be changing on September 2nd and we will be entering a whole new world. So I am sure this has helped with my "down" mood. I'm excited for the future and the possibilities that are opening up for us, but it's always a little sad for me to change and move forward.

On the way to work today one of my favorite songs came on the radio...Stealing Cinderella by Cuck Wicks. I listened to the words and was touched by a bit of sadness for the future. If you haven't heard the song, you should listen to it sometime...very sweet. Then I realized after listening to the chorus that I am living the life RIGHT NOW that someday I will be missing. So, my goal for the week and forward is to focus on what I have right now and be thankful for it all - to live in the moment!

This is my life right now...and I am truly thankful for my little girl who seems to always be:

Playing Cinderella

Riding her first bike

Bouncing on the bed and looking for a pillow fight

Running through the sprinkler with a big popsicle grin

Dancing with her dad, looking up at him