beautiful day

Why is it that the sunshine has such an affect on my mood?

Today has been BEAUTIFUL!! The sun is shining, the wind isn't blowing, it's a perfect 70 degree day. The kids and I packed a picnic lunch and brought it to the park. We played for an hour and ate our food. Hannah was her happy, imaginative self; pretending that the jungle gym was our shelter from the big storm. Caden was even brave enough to go down the slide a couple times by himself! Even though Caden was throwing sand and running away from the park and Hannah was playing instead of eating, it didn't bother me. In fact, I had a BLAST just playing with my kids.

Why is it that when the sun is shining I stop freaking out about all the little things that normally bug me?

We got home, the kids went down for their naps without a peep and they have both been asleep for 2 hours. I sat outside with my iced mocha (yes, that also makes me VERY happy!) and read my Bible. I just basked in the sun and drank up God's truth. I didn't feel overwhelmed by all that I have yet to learn on my spiritual journey, like I sometimes feel. I was just overcome with the joy that I have when I search God's word and discover new truths.

How I love these beautiful days!

All too often I am so consumed by my to do list for the day that I forget to look around and see all that God has given to me. God, would you teach me to enjoy every day as a gift from you. Thank-you for sending the sunshine and warmth to slow me down and remind me of how precious my children are. Thank-you for gently teaching me to enjoy your word.

Maybe it's just me, but somehow the sunshine has a way of changing my entire day.