Life.! ...

Life seems to pass so quickly these days!

I have been realizing in an overwhelming kind of way how very blessed I am. I was looking through my old blogs from this time last year and realize, I was so very blessed then too, but I was so overwhelmed at the time that it was hard to recognize.

I had an entire Saturday off yesterday and it was lovely! I woke up a bit earlier than I would have liked but was glad to have a little more time to this day. Donald fixed my favorite breakfast and we enjoyed spending time catching up on life. After breakfast we just hung out for a little bit.

Donald took the dog for a walk, while Jeremiah and I worked on his bike riding skills. He has just had NO DESIRE to learn to ride his bike. He has not really been willing to try at all. I will admit, I became VERY frustrated ,we have been working on this for a very long time. I knew he could do it but he would not try. After running around after him for about 45 minutes and doing all the work, I got a bit cranky! He was whining and wanting to quit every 2 seconds. Now you should know that I could tell that if he would simply actually try, he could completely do it. Finally I said, I was done- then really mean mom in me popped out from no where and said.... "You are not playing on the computer, my iphone, or your DS or any other electronic device OR watching TV or movies until you can ride your bike!!!!! "

It was miraculous! He begged for one more chance hopped on his bike, wobbled just a little and off he went. Around, and around the cul-de-sac he went, his joy and enthusiasm growing with each lap. He was quite nearly squealing with delight. He then decided we should go on a family bike ride together! So after a quick trip to the store to replace Zachariah's inner-tube we were off on our first family bike trip!

I think of how the only thing limiting him from doing this a year ago was his own mind! He had all the skills, but none of the confidence and for some reason none of the desire. I did feel guilty forcing him, but he was so happy afterwards that I think I am ok with it now! I am like that sometimes, I don't try things because I do not have the confidence, I need to be a little more courageous in my life too!

After our bike ride we went to The Hood- our local cheap deal theater and watched Astro Boy. Not my favorite but it was pretty good. Then home again for a great dinner made with love from my amazing husband. I did some laundry throughout the evening and spent some time reading and catching up on FB.

I feel so blessed. I want to tell you all about how things are going at work, but it is coming up on the boys bedtime- I am only home 3 nights a week to tuck them in and say prayers. I try to really be on it and spend some nice time with them on the nights I am home! Maybe I will get back on after bedtime!