I was running around like a crazy person attempting to put my house together for the 300 different things we have going on here in the next week….

I looked out the window ……..

and thought…..

What the Hell am I doing inside on a day like this? 

SO, out we went to do a little exploring and try to breathe for a bit

I was having such a hard time shutting my mind off so that I could really enjoy my time outside with the kids. Trying to turn my thoughts away from the …… ” I should be baking Holiday cookies” ‘ I should be wrapping” ….”  I should be getting the house ready for my guests” ” I should be…..( fill in the blank cause I’m sure you have a similar list..haha)

This is a Magical time of year……………..

and it’s also very challenging.

I am struggling to find

 Balance

It’s all feeling a bit like a juggling act at the moment

 ”Each moment of the year has
its own beauty.”
                                                                            - Ralph Waldo Emerson

 Those moments are my “happy pill”and I don’t want to miss them.  I don’t want to and I can’t. Too many days without  time to reconnect with nature, God and myself and I start feeling lost. So, the result is a clean house and a very frazzled, not so grounded me.

I go into nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. ~ John Burroughs

 Breathe….

Love…

 Give..

 listen….

 Just be….

There is only so much you can do without a Magic wand.

I’m not sure what I’m going to have to give up or change in order to find a little more Balance and time to JUST BE. I’m just going to have to take it a moment at a time and trust my heart to guide me. Trust that I will know what to do and what needs to change. So, right now while my babies are resting…….I “should” be checking things off my MILE long to do list. Instead… I went for a walk and then sat down to write to you. I wonder where the next moment will take me? Hopefully to do some laundry..haha!

I hope that you are all finding the time and balance you need to stay grounded during this very busy time of year. Sending love and peace your way,

~Barefoot Mama

My “Magic in a bottle”

This photo doesn’t need words to describe why it made it into my “Magic in a Bottle” LOL  His poor cousin doesn’t even see him coming..haha!

Speaking of Balance, I think the “Tarzan” thing has gone to his head. I may have to start calling Him Jane in hopes that it will balance him out a bit..haha!

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