Simple Moments

I have caught myself saying, over and over again “I can’t wait till summer!”    On one hand I am saying I run out of time and on the other, I seem to be wishing the days away.  The last week and a half has been a real bummer for a lot of people.  I think most of us are ready for spring not the start of winter.  However, it is amazing what a change in attitude can do for oneself and everyone else around them.

Take this last weekend for instance.  After shovelling and pushing snow yet again, it was hard to look at the snow coming down and smile.  Stepping back and looking at it from a different angle changed how I felt.  Instead of seeing the mass of flakes as another shovelling project, I actually just enjoyed the peace and beauty of them. 

Our family is very much an outside type family.  If the sun is shining, even if it’s raining, we will most likely be outside enjoying it somehow.  Who said you can only enjoy the outdoors if the sun is shining and the grass is green?  On Sunday afternoon we all decided a little fresh air was needed, and set out for a walk.  It was beautiful.  It was fairly warm with big snowflakes falling.  When we got back to the house, nobody was quite ready to go inside or call it a day.  We were a little limited with what we could do with the snow; no gardening, trampoline or badminton, but we shovelled off the patio chairs and started a fire in the fire pit, sat around with hot chocolate and tea, as the snow continued to come down.  It was absolutely great!  Talk about quality family time. These are the times to take advantage of; everyone has slowed down, are without distraction, just talking and enjoying the moment.  What a great day!

Alana Regier