I bought pinwheels and peeps at the store yesterday. I have a hard time leaving the pinwheels there. They are so happy. Spring is starting to warm my bones and thaw my heart. This time of year I feel spontaneous and inspired. Last week I took a day trip to the desert. We drove out in the sage brushes. We got out and let our legs carry us over the rocks. The wind whipped my face and the sun ignited all that I could see. I stood and looked out over the land. It was stunning. I was floored, much like I always am. Being outside reminds me of how small we are and how lucky we are to see this. The slopes, the wind, history around us, the shockingly bright blue birds, and the thrill of taking it all in. My brain juggles around all of the ideas I have about spring. For this family it means day trips south to soak in the red sand. It means exercise and fresh air. It means no clocks and no rules. It means going out with a blanket and flying kites. It means coming home from these adventures tired, wind whipped, sun kissed and perfectly happy. There have been recent events that have made me feel reflective and grateful. Even more I realize that we truly just have this moment, this second. I kiss him a lot more and check on her more often. I am trying to live in the moment. Life is crazy beautiful. My heart is broken for some and more understanding for others. The saying about enjoying the journey as much as the destination keeps popping in my head. I think this is brilliant. Maybe this could be the new motto? No matter where you are, what stage of life, problems, anything, living in the moment could be extremely helpful. Soak everything in.
"Tomorrow way too far away
And we cant get back yesterday
But we young right now
We got right now
So get up right now
Cause all we got is right now!"
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