12.23.2012

Pause.


This weekend, the beau and I are visiting his folks in Fort Smith. We've eaten far too much, slept in a little too late and stayed up laughing way too late into the night. Yesterday, I went shopping with my mom-in-law and spent a little too much money on things that were a little too unnecessary. We've taken a few too many ridiculous photos with the iPhone and last night, enjoyed a treat from Sonic that had 530 too many calories.

I am too blessed.

Last night, as I laid in bed listening to the sounds of Stephen breathing heavily in a deep sleep (probably brought on by too much dessert and a bit too much Knob Creek), I thought to myself, "Can I please hit 'pause'?"

Life needs a 'pause' button. A 'pause' button for moments so perfect, so ideal that you want to cover them in bubble wrap and lock them away in a vault.

Recent events continue to remind me that time is ever-fleeting. We blink and things change.

This Christmas, find your 'pause' button. Whether that be in the form of a glass of 10 year-old cabernet, an extra slice of cheesecake or a frivolous purchase.

Dance like a fool. Get the giggles during church. Order pizza at midnight.

Soak in in friends. These are days meant for remembering.

Pause.

Be blessed, lovelies-

12 comments:

  1. You have such a sweet outlook on life... Love this concept of hitting pause. I have a feeling I'll be wanting to do that several times over the next couple of days. Cheers!

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  2. This was perfect and just what I needed to hear this Christmas season. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

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  3. Love this post because I feel the same way...just wish I didn't have this headcold with no voice! Two parties within two days at my house does that too ya I guess. Merry Christmas to you and Stephen and thank you for your sweet blog!

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  4. I LOVE this! and just for the record...you can never be too blessed. That's just called life,honey. Have a beautiful holiday :)

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  5. That is such good advice! We all need to rejoice for the small things in life. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!

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  6. Such wonderful advice. Happiest holidays to you and your family.
    Xoxo
    Amanda
    http://denimanddaydreams.blogspot.com

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  7. That's so very true.
    And those are the precious moments I say a little prayer and thank God for blessing me with them.
    Far too many of them.

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  8. I just went on a two day trip to the Tennessee mountains for my second anniversary - and I probably said this 10 times. I was so happy and so stress free. I truly wish I could have paused my life. I hope I use 2013 to live in the moment.

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  9. I love this post! I was just thinking last night how I would love to just stay in that moment, laying on the living room floor watching a Christmas movie with my family.

    Merry Christmas!

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  10. This is my FAVORITE post you have ever written. So real, so true, so loving, so life affirming. We all need to PAUSE and soak it in. I seriously LOVE this post! Thank you for sharing.

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  11. I love this concept! Great post sweet girl... Hope you all have a great Christmas!

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  12. LOVE this!!! Hope you had a great Christmas!!! :)

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