Last Day of Swim Class

There are without question many challenges to being a parent. In fact, the challenges can eclipse the blessings. Some could argue that we should reflect on challenges themselves as blessings. Just try and convice a dad in the midst of a critical conference call, attempting to bottle feed an infant, while the two older children who should be in 'quiet time' are being anything but quiet. Blessing, perhaps ask me next week. Challenge, without question; no discussion required.


So...I hope that I can be completely present and wash in the moments that are clearly blessings. Moments of joy, peace and power. My fear is that I will miss them, treat them as mundane and in doing so rob them of the opportunity to nurish my life and my relationships with those I love.


The last day of swim class. What a joy. The oldest is swimming solo and the little one is happy in the pool without daddy by his side.