Did I shut my eyes for too long? How is already almost spring? With each passing year, the time seems to fly by much faster. The kids grow taller every year, I shrink a little bit every year and all those "little moments" seem to be like fleeting butterflies in the wind. In just a handful of weeks I will be watching my oldest walk across stage and collect his diploma and then we will start the whirlwind of preparing for move-in day for college. I still remember him as a little guy, my little guy, who wanted so badly to spend time with me. Now, I stand and look up at him and my heart pangs just a bit. How did he grow up so quickly? And with my second just footsteps behind him, I feel the time racing by. I am nearly dwarfed by both of them, they are so very tall and so, so handsome. Yes, I know I am biased. I am their mother, I have a right to be. My goal this year has been to create some lasting memories. Not that we don't have handfuls of them already, but I wanted this year to be special in some way.
Yesterday, Lent began. And even though I am all about creating fun times for all of us, I realize I must do some things for myself too. A dear friend invited me to join the 40/40 challenge. 40 straight days of exercise during the 40 days of Lent. Sign me up! So far, this week, we've logged nearly 10 miles of walking and feel great. Early morning sunshine this time of year in Arizona is simply beautiful, so we are soaking it up. Walking during the week and hiking on the weekends. Maybe I'll even splurge and get some new kicks!
Years ago, the boys and I would decorate for Spring and for Easter. Even though I've been flying solo in the decorating department for quite some time, I see the smiles when they come through the door because they know the chocolate bunny and skittles are right around the corner. Of course, the Easter baskets are a thing of the past, but we still manage to let a few chocolate bunnies sneak by! How about you? Favorite Easter tradition?
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