sunny naptime nonsense

**I apologize in advance... this post is a bit scattered but hopefully the beach pics will make up for it :)**


Sitting outside on a blanket that reminds me of home. Not my Maryland home... which is special too... but my Kentucky home. It's blue & white... stitched my mother in-love. Generally, I just sit at my computer to write... seems my typing keeps up with my thoughts a lot better than a pen... but today the weather was too beautiful to pass up the opportunity for a quiet few minutes, soaking up some extra vitamin D & writing.

Today, June 15th, marks 19 months in this journey as a mom of 3. I can't believe how quickly time flies. Like the wind- fleeting & gone in an instant... constantly moving & changing everything in it's path. Days like this help remind me to soak it all in while I can. Far too quickly, my babies won't be babies.

How blessed I am just to be able to lay here, on this sidewalk in peace. Able to take these few moments to reflect on God's goodness. Able to bask in this wonderful creation... the thoughts of my growing children running through my head.

Just today, Malakai showed compassion for the stress Mommy was feeling. He said he was sorry. I don't think he knew for what except that he wanted me to be happy. This snapped Mommy right out of her selfish grouchiness & brought out an apology from me. It just blessed my heart that he recognized my frustrations and wanted to help me.

This past weekend we went to the beach. Michael wanted to see an airshow... I was happy to go enjoy a day at the beach. I love the ocean and I don't mind the sand. As a parent, it can be a bit stressful trying to keep track of little ones but it was worth it. We had such a wonderful time as a family & really enjoyed the company of our friends that went with us. The girls played in their little blow-up pool (those things are a TOTAL God-send for little ones on a hot day at the beach). Malakai enjoyed splashing in the surf. He has a pretty healthy respect for the water & didn't even like me going out up to my knees... haha... my sweet little worrier. I'm not completely sure if he was afraid of the water/waves or the sharks but either way, he was concerned :) We had a grand time watching airplanes, relaxing & just enjoying life.

Back to the present... knowing I was feeling stressed & wanting to do something to relax the children before their impending naps- I stuck them in the tub... Glow sticks & all! At first the girls just wanted the light back on but then they realized the glowing goodness. It was nice to break up our day & the perfect nap time preparation.

I guess I'm feeling a bit reflective & trying to find creative ways to share a bit of our life- especially for our family that lives so far away! We truly do miss you all so much! And hey! If anyone is interested in funding a 4th of July trip to the Big Blue for the Cain mama & kids, let me know :) Haha... Donations will be accepted :) lol

Everyday lately, I am overwhelmed at some point, at the goodness & faithfulness of God. My heart truly feels different & I know it is because I am seeking Him & being open to receive all that He has for me. I am far from perfect & I have bad days but God is still good & I truly have peace & joy.

Thanks for reading my random sunshine writings... :)

Linking up again w/ Brown Eyed Bell(e) this week :)