Obviously, I haven't posted for awhile. I don't honestly have a good reason, just that I wasn't feeling very inspired. Over the last few weeks I have just sort of felt like there wasn't anything interesting or entertaining to write about. I wake up at the same time every day during the week and run the same schedule every day. I feed, dress, entertain, and cuddle with two very adorable little girls, all day. At least, that is how I have been feeling about my job. I think it stems from me beginning to catch cabin fever. I rarely get off of this property. It's so strange working and living in the same small confinements. Now, I will be honest...their house is anything but small. But, after being here all day and all night for a few days, it makes me feel like running free. Literally, running...and I hate running.
I just had to take a step back and realize my purpose for being here. I also had to immerse myself into a full day with the girls and pay attention to every aspect of a full day with them. Pray and know that God is faithful. I was truly blessed with exactly what I needed: A full day with the girls, baking cookies, teaching, inspiring, and bonding. Shelby and I baked sugar cookies from scratch and decorated them with sprinkles that turned our fingers green. The green was on our hands until the next day. We painted pictures of Pooh and friends. We built a fort in the living room, that Chelsea tore down. Chelsea danced to the Wiggles...and then said WIGGLES! We had a picnic outside for lunch and Shelby threw food to the birds. Shelby recognized words in her book as we read during nap time. It was just an all around great day. Not because its events were any different from any other day, but because I slowed down and opened my eyes. Every moment was mine that day.
There will always be days when I just go through the motions to get through the day. But I am grateful for the days like that day that make this decision worth it.
