Spring is on the Horizon!

It's a beautiful February day in Sacramento and we're currently taking full advantage of it. The last two months have been nothing but a succession of heavy rainstorms equating to cooped up kiddos and an antsy mama praying for a sun break. Today the sun is shining, the weather is pleasantly warm, and there's nothing but blue sky for miles around. June's busy stomping through our muddy backyard in her galoshes, picking up giant leaves and throwing them at Jo. Jo is watching her sister's every move, no doubt wishing she were able to tromp alongside her, but content to sit in her exer-saucer, bouncing and laughing at June's silly antics.

The past two weeks have been difficult. My chest has been tight with anxiety during every waking moment and nothing has seemed to alleviate that. My insomnia has kicked in full gear and I'm averaging 2-4 hours of sleep every night which makes for a tired, stick-in-the-mud mama the following day and only continues to trigger this cycle of anxiety.

But today the air is fresh. My girls are happy. And for the first time in a long time, the tightness in my chest has started to relax. My breathing is a little more slow, my mind has stopped racing, and I'm feeling so much contented peace watching my girls' faces light up from the uncomplicated joy found in sunshine and leaves.

I'm grateful for days like these.