Time Flies

{time flies when you're having fun} My vacation time is over; tomorrow I'll be back in my art studio. But tonight I'm reflecting on a wonderful week I spent with my Fur Kids and Grandbabies! There was much laughter, quiet moments, smiles, and a few [expected] episodes of tantrums, not sharing, and tattletales. We shared stories, had picnics, took long walks, and played the silliest of games. Aside from cooking, cleaning up, some down-time, and sleep, we spent the entire week outside; bouncing on the trampoline, on blankets & oversized pillows in the grass, on the patio swing, and on walking trails. My vacation ended with a visit to the fair with my Hubby & Grandkiddos. We went on rides, ate cotton candy, and pet horsies. I survived the week, my Grandchildren survived the week wink emoticon and my Fur Kids survived the week. I miss the little ones already. And I’m feeling a bit melancholy thinking about the quiet, slower paced week that’s ahead of me. I’m exhausted, but feel so incredibly alive. I missed this. The fun, endless days of living and spontaneity. The not worrying and just being. I did not miss the Internet or social media. Not at all. So I promised myself to stare at clouds more, walk slower, breath deeper, and reflect more on just being. I’m going to try my best to cut my art studio hours, to create more art works and design more jewelry on my patio instead of in my studio, and to log into social media less. One other thing this week has taught me is how much I miss my Daughter being little and the fun times we shared. I think when my Grandkiddos go back to school, I’ll steal my Daughter away from her household chores for a day so we can go for a ride in the countryside on roads less traveled; maybe stop for a milk shake or a walk around a quiet pond. Hope everyone had a great week and weekend. I know mine was priceless!