The R Family Diaries

You're probably bracing your self for some rant on me having "enough" of something negative... But that's not what this is about at all. It's about having enough. When is it all "enough"? In a world of more, more, more, I worry about teaching my son about "enough". Helping to recognize the abundance that's around him. Enough. It means so many things to so many different people. We sat down and did this FT kids activity . I was really pleasantly surprised at his list, which included: Enough stuffed animals. Enough food. Enough wii games. Enough friends. But the best one? Enough love. What are you feeling "enough" of today?

You know how we always hear these cheesy, yet, fabulous lines in movies? Lines that you know aren't real, but make you secretly hope your husband will look across a crowded room at you and say, "You. Complete. Me". Yeah, you know what I'm talking about. Tonight, it happened to me. It was a regular night, like any other. Tucking in my 9 year old boy. The boy who has started rolling his eyes and getting a certain "tone" in his voice. A boy whose hugs and kisses come just a bit less frequently. A boy whose childhood is flashing before my eyes. That boy looked right at me from his pillow and said, "Mom. You get me. " It literally took my breath away. I looked at him and replied, "I'm your mom. Getting you is kind of my thing." My life had a movie moment tonight. In the midst of the ordinary, my son made me feel extraordinary.

So, many of you who stop by this place once in a while know that I am a huge fan of reading. I love books. Period. I've been known to term certain fabulous works of fiction as " Crackliture ". You've heard me rave about Hunger Games . And of course, the follow up, Catching Fire. Last night, I delighted in the third and final installment. Mockingjay. I would just like to take this moment to personally thank author, Suzanne Collins, for being true to her characters and story til the end. Although I will miss Katniss, Gale and Peeta, I leave them feeling satisfied and complete. Amen.

As many of your know, I am one of Fishful Thinking' s faculty moms. Its a fabulous program, and I am thrilled to be part of it. The other night, we had a conference call about kindness in our kids. Can I tell you how fascinating it was? Research shows the earlier you begin modeling kindness, the more likely your kids are to be kind. It got me thinking about our home and the things we are modeling for The Boy. What about you? What are you doing to instill real, everyday kindness in your kiddos?

So, apparently, 30 continuous days of gratitude just wasn't doable.... But, I'm getting right back on the blog and continuing. Today, my son and I walked by the most gorgeous bougainvillea. It grows so well in our desertish climate here in Temecula. I had to just stop and stare. I love how hearty, strong and vibrant it is. Fierce, but delicate vines just embrace whatever it's growing up or down or around. Reminds me of the kind of women I want to be.

Today was a mellow day, little work, a little play. Right now, I am snuggled up in my bed. I looooooooove my bed. 500 thread count sheets { overstock.com baby}, lots of pillows. I feel at home. Totally comfortable. Full of gratitude for our beautiful, happy home and cozy beds.

Today I went to Sephora. AKA, "The MotherShip" and found a new shade of lip gloss that I LOVE. It's this perfect light pink color called "litchi shine"and because it's the Sephora Nectar Shine , it didn't cost me $30 bucks like my Dior Addict Lip Polish, that I love, but have a hard time justifying.... I am grateful that I live near a Sephora and can wander aimlessly in all the cosmetic goodness. {Hey, we don't need 30 days of deep, right} What's your favorite-somewhat-frivolous, must-have-item?