I am one typically driven and tasked with the to-do list.
All of my should-be-accomplished.
All of the should-have-been-done-yesterday.
I struggle leaving the list behind.
Of course, since I make the list, there are definitely days I give myself a pass on the dusting, laundry, or floors.
Probably far too often, if I’m honest with myself.
But the fact is: no matter what I’m doing or ignoring, the list is on my mind.
The problem with said list is that even the avoidances become a distraction.
Occupying my mind. Cluttering my thoughts.
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I’m one that is not so great at getting cards in the mail.
That isn’t an excuse–it’s something I’m working on.
Cards will be written–sometimes for weeks–but I struggle with the address-stamp-mailbox steps.
Like I said: something I am working on.
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Each morning after “break-bis” {translation: breakfast} Harlow and I read books, work on puzzles, and color.
I’m working to leave the list behind.
I want my daughter and husband to see that they come way before the list.
Dust I can live with. But love is something I need to show and share.
I’m failing more than I am succeeding–but I’m learning.
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One thing I’m excited about over these next three weeks is
the encouragement to Share the Love.
Those cards I like to write and never send?
I am making an effort to send them.
The gifts I have half finished?
Finishing.
The ideas of baking and delivering cookies to our neighbors?
Watch out neighbors.
Challenging y’all to join me in the challenge to change the lives of children through the Kidmia Foundation?
Even if you can’t give today, be sure to sign up so your online shopping gives you the opportunity to give in the future!
xo.
I’m super excited for my date with Andy tonight! I sure love that man.
What are your plans for this weekend?
oh! I’ve had people asking me to share where I get some of Harlow’s wardrobe. I was sharing with someone the other day, as an artist, I love encouraging her creativity with fun clothing combinations and quirky style.
Plus, she is just too darn cute!
Harlow is wearing one of her many pairs of Hanna Andersson pajamas: we love them! Here are a few of my current favorites–click to view more details! xo.
So excited to be a part of this challenge too! Love finding little ways to share love! Have fun on your date tonight!!!!!!
Same with you! Brought a smile to my face when I saw your name :) xoxoxo!
Of course Harlow wears Hanna Andersson pjs! It is the Scandinavian in you!
I am thrilled by your share love challenge. And the challenge to push the list aside. Yay for your date night too! Mark and I went on one last night and it had been months!
I know, right?? I love how long they are too – since she’s a little giant!
Yes. I think I might approach my church about “empty nesters adopting young orphaned families” – genius, right? We need date nights. need!
YES! “Adopted Grandparents”! You know there are some couples at church without local kids to love on. And there are obviously a ton of us “kids” without our parents around. Win-win! Seriously…..this is smart. It needs to happen.
Kacia, I love what you said about leaving the list behind, and I’m SO honored that you’re sharing the love with us!!!
I am so happy you asked me to join in! xo!
You are so hard on yourself! I think you’re great. Walk in freedom girl.
I know. :( I am learning to surround myself with people who hold me accountable – but also encourage the crap out of me. I’m hard on myself for sure :(
Kacia, I love Harlow’s pjs.. she is adorable! I am
struggling with balancing what I want to do (my lists) vs. what my
1-year-old wants to do. Enjoy sharing-the-love! And have a great
date night! PS Not only do I love your blog, and love “she reads
truth”, but I love that you live in Pittsburgh–I am about an hour
east, and it is nice to find someone close by. ;) floralandfudge
no way!!! are you in PA? or OH?? We are planning a blogger meet up for this summer!! STAY TUNED!! would love to meet you!
I’m working on leaving the list behind too, and working on hushing the lies I’ve let myself believe in my cluttered thoughts. Needed this today!
xoxo!! We can encourage one another!
Yes! It is hard to live in the moment sometimes and just enjoy the book or the puzzle – rather than letting our minds be cluttered with what to do or how we should be doing XYZ. I’m working on it too. Their little hearts long for us to be present with them.
P.S. I LOVE Hannah Anderson stuff!!
Yes! I think it’s something we have to really work on – but then cover ourselves in grace, grace grace!!!
Isn’t Hanna Annderson stuff just the best? Love.
Pumped to be sharing the love with you & the other lovely ladies! Loving your blog – it’s new to me. So glad to be connected now!
Thanks Sarah!! I can’t wait to visit all of y’all as well!! xoxo!