The Beauty of the Season

It’s Monday again!! We’re getting closer and closer to school time, and I am looking forward to that aspect of the season change.

I love summer, though. I don’t really complain of the heat. To me, the heat means sunshine and swimming and freedom to play outside for the boys. It means relaxed schedules and getting to stay up late if we want and the smell of backyard grills cooking up fun summer time food.

But even with all the perks of summer, towards the end, we always welcome the change to fall. I think this is why my Grandma always said she loved all the seasons…because we’re always ready for the change that a new season brings.

So often I am guilty of wanting to “skip ahead”…..get to a festive season, or for it to be Christmas….and right now, the beginning of the school year – I can hardly wait! But if I’m not careful to concentrate on where I am right now, content with whatever season it is in my life, I can miss the beauty of that season.

Recently, we’ve shared precious moments in our family as some of the boys have reached new, exciting milestones.

Landen’s first smile…

Levi pedals his tricycle…

Dax rides a bike with no training wheels and reads his first word….

Rushiing through this season would not have allowed me to experience the joy of these “firsts” with my children. These milestones served as a great reminder to slow down and appreciate today.

Today, appreciate the beauty of the season you’re in.