Living in the Moment

As I am coming to the realization that I will not be able to go to most events and fun times here with family and friends, I am trying to focus on soaking it all in by living in the moment and not thinking, "I sure will miss doing this".  I am not really a "living in the moment" girl but always wished I was.  So I am trying to enjoy things and not think about what I won't be able to do or be a part of.  It all hit me during Tanya's wedding this past weekend as I was watching my family dance, chat, and laugh that I won't be able to attend all family events.  Which is hard for me because my family means the world to me.  But instead of sitting there sulking, I decided that I would enjoy being at that family event and not think about the others.  And I had a great time!  I spent a lot of the night hold my cousin as he slept... finally ;) and I loved every bit of it!

Instead of being sad (just don't mention my babysitting families and don't even think about saying how they are old and don't really need me anymore... that isn't helpful or encouraging), I am enjoying all the small moments I have with those I love!

*Night Bowling with my Greensboro friends (who knew blind people were such good bowlers)


*Holding and rocking Josh at the wedding and reception
 

 *Sharing a brownie sundae with my favorite red-headed cousin


*Turning around as driving away when I drop Ainsley off on her playdate to see her waving goodbye to me

*Finding out that school was dismissing in 30 minutes, and we had to feed our students before then (while it was stressful, I had a blast)

*Catching snowflakes in our mouths with my students while waiting for their bus

*Enjoying the snow/ice at my home with my sweet puppy dog