Just a few months ago leaves were basking in their color changes and getting ready for winter hibernation. Now with spring approaching in less than 2 weeks, nature is giving us a peek into its full splendor.

Yesterday, kids and I took a nature walk around our neighborhood observing new plants, digging for bugs, and each person photographing something. The latter is usually a fun activity until the sibling spat occurs: ‘I saw it first’; ‘It’s my turn; ‘You’re taking too long’; among others.

Otherwise, it was a pleasant afternoon soaking in the warmth and hanging out together. They were very pleased to have improved their time just hanging still on the monkey bars; this new activity is a difficult skill that is frustrating the living lights out of them. Although I was tired and would’ve preferred staying indoors, I realized these lazy strolls talking about dinosaurs, stopping to look at new flowers, and cheering on their small growths are numbered. They won’t jump for excitement to go on walks with me when they’re older. We’ve made these same treks since they were tiny toddlers and each time has been different. God has blessed me with kids who love me despite my flaws and who push me to become a better mom each day.

 Children are a gift from the Lord;
 they are a reward from him. – Psalm 127:3

Childhood is a short season. ~Helen Hayes

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singlikewildflowers

Welcome to my blog! My name is Esther and I'm so happy you are here. I'm an avid nature photographer and a daydreaming thinker. My posts revolve around photos of nature's beauty, homeschooling adventures with my 2 kids, sporadic reflections on my child's heart condition, Bible reading reflections, gardening feats, and other mish mash things. Hopefully you'll leave encouraged, pensive, or smiling at the simple things of life. Thank you for stopping by and hope you'll find some interesting posts to read!