It's a day off of school, rainy outside, kiddos are still snoozing. The morning has been quiet. After running at 5am, I have taken a hot shower, made a french press and crawled back into bed. The house is still. Even Tucker the Beagle is still buried under the covers, snoring.

Investing ... it's a word we hear all the time. Invest money here or there. But what about investing time. Time into relationships and moments.
I have heard from a few people in the past week about working, investing many of hours at work, stress, money, trying to save for this and that, missing kids sporting events because of work, health issues caused by the stress. The list goes on. We all need to work, make money to provide for our families. I know.
I work. And I want. I want things for our home and our family, I want to take trips, my list goes on. Perhaps to a fault. No, definitely to a fault. But more than things I have decided I want time, time with my husband, my kiddos, my family. I want to invest in them and our relationships. So we don't have the biggest house with the newest gadgets. But we have a sweet little home that contains a lot of laughter, peace, true moments. I certainly don't have the fanciest clothes. But I have hot cocoa and ice skating dates with my kids.
It's about priorities I suppose and this is just my perspective ...

Being wife and mom are number one, with out a doubt. But I do have a professional side as well. Goals. Plans. Definitely. My photography business. Even after 12 years I still want to learn, grow, be inspired, create. Even change direction. I had some dreams of where I wanted to go just about a year ago. I prayed. Within a year, the Lord answered my prayers. I was doing what I wanted. It was clear.

Recently, there has been changes, not to my expectations or liking. Grace ... Put on grace. I know God only works for good. I just don't see it yet. I was with Bub when I found out. And it was in teenage words that he reminded that the Lord only brings situations to us that will only make us stronger, for something even more perfect for us. Wow! Such wisdom. And I know he's right but my heart hurts right now ... People can disappoint. Situations can disappoint. Insecurities can follow. The Lord NEVER disappoints ...

On another note ... we made homemade Twix bars. Pie and I worked together to melt Carmel, then chocolate to layer on the the baked cookie. So good ... It's the simple things! We have also indulged in homemade pastas and bread. Got to love Pinterest!  Feels so nice to be quiet, enjoy the simple things right inside our little home ... For that I am thankful.

It's been a kind of bum around day, nothing terrible productive ... I'm ok with that.