Our day in phrases, cuz mama's too tired to think

coffee with the one I love
picnic packing
waking children
yogurt, fruit, pecans and chia seeds
mcgriddles - yep, you read that right :)
1.5 hour drive through the gorgeous hills that we call home
VW westie cruzin'
happy children
peeing on a gravel road
exploring the hilly slopes, weeds and creek after the pee
sanctuary with UU's
Pathways Spiritual Sanctuary
meandering hike
babies and snacks
picnic lunch under a shady tree
sleepy stroller ride
Buddhist water ceremony
carrot eating horses
sun and blue sky
ice cream with beloved friends
playing and falling more in love with ZJ
lots of nursing time 
giggles and funny faces, enough so to warrant picture taking by passing bikers
left-overs
pitiful fire pit fire
but hot enough to burn little fingers :(
snuggles with my biggest boy
sleepy time

On Listening

This past Sunday at fellowship, our lay leader shared with us a spoken word essay on life's themes and detachment.  It was lovely to listen to.  Who doesn't like to be still and listen to a good story?  John tells the kids stories all the time, (and I've heard the stories several times) but I sit and listen like it's the first time I've ever heard it. 

As I was cleaning up the kitchen today, a thought stumbled into my head:  just think of how much we miss out on, because we're too busy talking...or preparing to talk.  Listening is big.  Today, I will try to be a better listener. 

The spoken word essay was from this site  ::::   ~Listen Well~   From its homepage:  "offering once monthly, recorded pieces that speak to our need for individual awakening, and embrace the shared wisdom of all faiths..."

Can't wait to hear more, there are a whole list of archived pieces just calling my name.