marinate in the moment...

Seeing as it is training camp it is tough to find time to do all those little things that just can't be done when you are keeping an eye on your offspring. So when the opportunity arose to have the morning to myself I didn't hesitate. I was able to run all those errands, cross things off my list {there are now a billion instead of a zillion!} and clean! About midmorning I got a phone call informing me that everything was alright but Avery had a little bump that warranted a phone call. After hearing what happened, it was just like any other time Avery has a spill only this time her poor gums got the brunt of it. After some love and time with her beloved blanket she rebounded and joined the rest of her playmates {like within 5 minutes!}

As I hung up the phone I paused... did I do the right thing, is she too little yet, am I being selfish {um, yes... it is a day to myself!} but then I stopped my brain from spinning further... she is fine. So, I continued cleaning and I got so much done, in fact everything on my list was completed by noon! I will say by about 10am I really, really started feeling this tug at my heart because my baby girl wasn't here to pop around the corner and ask for another gogurt and it was far too quiet since all the toys stayed in their bins and weren't crashed all around the living room. Who would of thought you'd miss that sort of thing - right?

Well... today taught me something that I feel is important to share. It is nice to have peace and quiet but we should relish in the chaos because one day life isn't going to be quite so chaotic! Even a few short hours proved this point in a crystal clear fashion and the Lord has blessed me with two little angels to parent, provide for and pour into. Marinate in each moment!!!

So here's the money shot...

She is fine, just a little bruising of the gums. After practice the gracious trainers even gave her a look-see and cleared her to play!!! HA HA HA... get it? PLAY!!! Gotta love the football humor!!!

Remember...

MARINATE IN THE MOMENT!!!