Even though the school year is officially over, things really haven't slowed at all.
Generally, I would look forward to this time of year so I can finally sleep in...but alas...no. I'm not a morning person. Well, I kind of take that back: as a mommy, I'm almost forced to be a morning person. But you may know that it takes the help of my little friend, COFFEE. Otherwise, it's difficult for me to function. That's true.
Also, keep in mind, that I'm not a super outdoorsy person. I've been there & done that as a kid. I put my time in & moved into another phase of life...like enjoying thrifty fashion & mommy blogging...
However, here's where it gets a little different for me, in the sense of taking in mornings...
Right now, I do not get to sleep in. Summer school started just a very few short days after the end of the official school year. No rest for the weary, y'all! And bus situations for summer school are just weird around here. Hubby takes the teenagers since they would have to travel quite a ways to get to the nearest bus stop. *face palm* It's just easier to drive them the whole way. Seriously. And Lil Guy's summer school bus stop is a long block uphill. Yeah...I went there. But it's true. So that leaves us with a lot of getting up early & scrambling. The school times have earlier-than-usual start times even. Did I already say, "No rest for the weary"? I did? OK...just checking.
And, if you remember, I AM AN AUTUMN SEASON PERSON! The biggest reason is the weather. I love me some crisp, fall weather. Ahhhhh...
Now that 1 block walk isn't so bad. We had a few autumn-like mornings. We are getting into more summery weather, but the mornings are still really nice. And I take a look around as I pound the pavement. When I do, I see the leaves, the shadows, the clouds; I can smell the early morning dew on the grass where I can literally smell the green. I can even feel the cool breeze or the early sun warmth. I take a cup of coffee with me & enjoy the other things I see on my suburban nature walk. Neighbors wave, I can smell the amazing smells of freshly-cut grass, I see flags flown in pride of being American, and beautiful landscapes of flowers planted as well as the blooming surprise flowers that God created (but suburbanites call "weeds"). I take a look at where the utilities are placed, and how the sidewalk tilts. I've even gotten to see the beginnings of apples on our APPLE TREE IN THE BACKYARD!
In our crazy-busy lives, how often do we actually "stop to smell the roses"? Do you take in sights & smells around you?
Natasha Beddingfield had a great song that will ring true for many, many years. The song is "Unwritten".
So I want you to stop a moment. Have you stepped out on your porch or outside of your living quarters to feel the rain on your skin? Because it's true that no one else can feel it for you...or smell it...or see it...
I can point out & talk about & blog about it, but you need to go experience it yourself. If you haven't experienced your own surroundings for a while...or at all...just take a moment or two so you can soak in what your environment is. You may be surprised of what you had no idea was going on around you! Even when you find something new, it doesn't stop there...keep looking. There is always something new, something different & something beautiful to find right there in front of you. You'll be amazed!
Stay tuned...
God Bless, AM~Erica
