reaching for the finish line -- that's what i am feeling these last few days before the holidays. still adjusting to being back at work full-time, navigating the last few days at school with kiddos before the break, worrying about kai and these chronic ear infections he is battling upon which today discover he has strep...like a glimmer of sunshine, in the midst of all of this, a dear friend reminded me, 'don't forget to take care of you - meditate, do your yoga, run, whatever it is you need to do to take some time for yourself.' funny how simple this advice sounds but on so many levels how profound it truly is.
it is so easy to take ourselves off our to-do lists in order to take care of everyone else in our world - but then when are we able to recharge or replenish our wells? so i am thankful that my mom is here right now and able to offer just the right t.l.c for a little boy who is under the weather (and give j a break as he too seems to catch whatever illness kai battles) and i am trying very hard to be sure to include myself on my ever-growing to do list these days...even if it's just for a few moments of silence. and i wish the same for you...
(above photo by j)
