Do what you love!

I am so thankful for the warmer temperatures and sunshine!  It's just what I need - the best, natural therapy I could ever ask for!  Lately I've been enjoying getting outside, soaking up the sun and getting fresh air.  While I was struggling in the early months of Holden's life with anxiety, I rarely felt like I could go outside... I was afraid he would become upset, or hungry or tired.  It kept me trapped inside a lot.  Now he is bigger, and I am better and I'm feeling quite courageous and back to my old self.  We've been going out for walks daily and everyone has been enjoying it!

I love that my girls are big enough to take walks and hikes of significant length!  They have always been good at getting out in nature and loving every minute, but we were always cautious to push the length of our outdoor endeavors in the early years.  It works out now that Holden is small enough to be held, worn or pushed in a stroller, and that the girls are big enough to go the distance on their own.  I'm loving it, and really looking forward to what the summer will bring!

Yesterday we walked a really long way, and I heard no complaints from anyone.  I think they are thankful to be outdoors too, and to have their mom back in the groove of taking them out for fun adventures.  We took a walk down a nice trail to a big park.  Even Holden enjoyed trekking on foot for awhile.  He was picking up every rock, stick and nutshell that he could find and was really digging the exploration!  He's such a cute boy... I'm feeling really grateful for having wonderful kiddos.  How could I be a bummed-out mommy when I have so many blessings?

So, I'm committed now to getting back to doing what I love!  A big part of what makes me happy is being outside.  I've made a decision that no matter how busy I feel I am on any given day, I'm going to take a break and get out there.  I am always so happy when I do and so are the kids!  I'm living my life, doing what I love, and loving what I do.  Every minute!  I hope where ever you are, you're able to get out there too!

***Which if you are back in Alma means getting out in a lot of snow - or so I hear :)  It's still coming down in the mountains!***