head in the clouds

My children had Spring break last week so we were able to spend a lot of time together. I am grateful for my hubbies job that allows him to create his own schedule, for the most part, so he can take time off when the kids are out of school. Of course the weather was not cooperating with the whole "spring break" theme. It was cold and snowy, yes snowy! As I watched the forecast at the beginning of the week my heart sank- What in the world was I to do with the kids for an entire week when winter was stubbornly wearing out its welcome?

So after exhausting all my indoor options we gave in and embraced the winter wonderland. We went skiing. We booked a cabin at Brighton ski resort and put in two good full days of skiing, and it was a blast! The conditions we awesome. I was so grateful for this mini vacation I was able to take, it really gave me a perspective I needs to have. Although Brighton is only an hour away from my house I felt I was really out of my world. The majestic snow covered mountains were breathtaking, the powder was unreal, and time spent was priceless.

Even though I spend time with my family on a regular basis I realized I still allow so many other things to distract me. The concerns for dinner or chores or getting somewhere else after seems to occupy too much of my thoughts during the time I am " spending time" with my them. Because we had designated this time as vacation time my mind released all the other everyday things, and when I did that I was able discover so many new things about my kids. I then realized I don't need a trip to the mountains or a physical removal of everyday things to find clarity of mind. I just need to pay attention to the moments that speak discovery and the peace of love and family.