Daisies and Sunshine

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I love daisies. There is something so beautiful about their simplistic structure. The way the yellow center is highlighted by a ring of white draws me in. They are so pure.

Daisies don’t gather attention or look for much. All they need is a little bit of sunshine, some dirt, and a little bit of water and they can grow. Daisies can brighten any dead landscape, providing simple joys even when all around seems to be fading.

Last night, The Husband began school.

We have known this day was coming for a few months now and I’m happy that he is getting the opportunity.

But last night, it felt a little grey. He began the schedule of leaving the house at 6 AM to go to work and not getting home until 10 PM or after.

Along comes homework, online classes, and lost time.

Reality bites.

Instead of spending time with The Husband, I decided to do a few things I normally don’t do.

I painted my nails a pretty purple.

I did a load of dishes so I didn’t have to do them first thing this morning.

I played some games on facebook.

I stared my grocery list for Friday’s shopping.

I watched a show that I normally catch online Thursday mornings.

While the girls played outside in the nice cool weather, I enjoyed some me time.

From spending all day with the girls in school, to managing and balancing the budget. From doing housework and chores, to spending time with my husband. Between getting up at 5 AM and going to bed at 10 PM, I rarely get a break.

[Tweet “And there in my patch of grass, #daisies began to sprout, providing spots of beauty and sunshine.”]

When The Husband is away in class and once the girls go to bed, I get a couple hours to myself to do whatever I want.

In a period of my life when time is stressed and alone time is priceless, two hours a week alone with nothing to do sounds absolutely divine.

Slowly, I’m starting to look forward to this new adventure in life. And as the daisies sprout around me, decorating my path as I walk, I think I’m going to stop.

I’m going to stop here and rest for a while. Take comfort in the simplistic beauty the daisies are providing. Relax in the peace and quiet. Realize that it isn’t always the most ornate, or the fanciest flower that deserves my attention.

Often a patch of daisies is exactly what I need.

 

What is something that reminds you to stop and enjoy the simple things?

 

~Crystal

 

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