Too much

A few months ago I joined BFF Sara and her kids to Jon's Incredible Universe. I didn't get to stay long during their visit, but I was able to eat lunch with them. At the time, oldest daughter Laurren got a bowl of ice cream from the dessert bar that was typical for a teenager (large). Other daughter Reily, (whom I claim to most people to be my niece, since Sara is the closest form of a sister that I have) asked for the same portion, Sara advised her that portion was "too much" for her. Like most three year olds, Reily has been met with this portion control for some time. Today in her innocent mind, there are only three possible portions available for her: small, regular, and too much! So it is with enthusiasm during my visits that she asks me to get her too much juice, too much cookies, too much candy, etc. The first time that she asked me for "too much" I started laughing, and even still now a few weeks later every time I hear it she makes me smile. I look into her big brown eyes and see such potential.

What if us alleged "grown ups" were so enthusiastic to have "too much?" Now I don't mean the kind of pigging out "too much" that Reily hopes for, but the kind of "too much" that would move our spirits? This weekend I make a stand to be enthusiastic and always ask (at least in my mind) for "too much." Too much love, too much laughter, too much happiness, and "too much" of all the other things that inspire me within a day's time. I will be excluding too much bad drivers, too much annoying people, and too much expensive bills from my list. =)

People say that "life is what happens while you are busy making other plans," I have never been more sure of that than I have been over the past three years. I finally got the clue and started slowing down and embracing the still small moments that I have in my days. Whether it be at work (my least "slow" place), with friends, with family, with Frankie, or riding along the bike trail. What I may have forgotten along the way is to to continue inviting new friends and experiences into my life.

It is time to re-claim my "too much." I hope that you will too.
My love to you all.