There is beauty all around me. In children’s eyes and in the fall forest. And I am thinking about the two days of blog posts I didn’t write.
Our son had his first ever cub scout camping trip. The plan was for Rob and him to spend Friday night. They would be home Saturday night due to a commitment Rob had. I was going out for the day on Saturday. That morning I realized, “I could camp out with him on Saturday night”. I packed my bag and prepared myself to sleep in a tent.
While I am enjoying the day, part of me is wondering how I could get a post in. No electronics the paperwork says. I suppose that should apply to me as well as the boys. I struggled with feeling I’m not holding up to my blogging series.
Until I see this:
I peek around a tree. I wonder what these guys are discussing. It hits me. This is what it is about isn’t it. The whole series. Noticing the moment.
And to notice the moment, I need to live it.
I could have scheduled post ahead of time. I could have anticipated before Saturday morning that I could camp out. But I didn’t. And it is not the end of the blogging world. As much as I can lead myself to believe it is.
And so, without nearly as much apology as I was practicing in my head, here is my two days in one post. May you enjoy the glimpses of what I noticed this weekend.
These above pictures capture my son. A boy who loves his stuffed animal. A boy who wants to fight a great battle. So it is to be age 6.
Leaves turning. Reminding of fall. Dark earlier. Calling us to rest.
A ship to storm. At night. It brings forth tears when a little one is scared.
I submit. To this season that says you can’t do it all. I submit. To a new stage of parenting. I submit. My steps to the one who holds a greater plan.
I’m participating with The Nester in 31 Days of Noticing the Moment. This is Day 12 and 13.
You can find all 31 Dayers here. There are so many wonderful topics.
If you miss any days in the series, you can find introductory and each days post here.
