Tuesdays Unwrapped

Chatting at the Sky is hosting a celebration. Aren't you in the mood for a party? In your robe? With your half and half (I mean coffee) under some covers.......?

This adorable mom/writer/photographer that I only know online but wish I knew in person often writes of cherishing the moments we tend to let slip by unnoticed. She writes "So for a while, Tuesdays will be dedicated to celebrating smallness and taking time to stop to chat at the sky…or at least photograph it."

The Tuesdays Unwrapped series is meant to keep us intentional when it comes to slowing down, taking in, noticing and being thankful. Head over there to read all about it and join the linky list. Just like all my other good intentions - I don't know how long this one will last - but it has great value and worth a whole-hearted effort.

We had about an hour in between the after school clean up session and the mad dash to load the car before track. The kids had been enjoying a warm afternoon under our tree on the four swings that Hubs hung. (say that five times fast)

In three seconds I was reminded of my unswept kitchen floor, the Sunday bag from Bebe's still unpacked, the dryer full of clothes and my lonely treadmill.

Beckoning louder was the warm spring air and I gave in. With a glass of ice tea in one hand, my new book about Manley Beasley in the other and the phone antenna in my teeth I headed outside. Not a page into my book I was interrupted by giggly chatter of three kids intoxicated by warm air and each other's silliness. When I looked up - I was met with this......

for real, I know..... eat your heart out ladies - he's all mine. My Little Man is a "noticer". He notices what makes me smile. He noticed that I had come outside. Without a word he popped over, presented his gift with a shy little grin, and then he was gone. The moment had passed.
It was a quiet exchange. But one that spoke volumes. Today I celebrate my Little Man

and his little gift


that challenged me in a big way. To notice, to act, to give. I almost missed it for a clean floor.




What are you celebrating today?