Let it go.

If you know me, you know I'm a little compulsive when it comes to cleaning. I just can't let it go. Well.... it happened. It got out.of.control.

Last Sunday was crazy. Somehow the days just seem to escape us, despite our best efforts to fit as much family fun in as we can. As we cruised through the day, we didn't have time to clean up after ourselves here and there. By dinner time, it was absolutely out of control. We were all outside, enjoying a beautiful day, playing with Kahla, working on the garden, and while everything inside of me wanted to get inside and clean up.... I realized I need to let it go.

Perfect sunny afternoons will be fleeting, these memories pass us by too soon. That damn messy kitchen will STILL be there tonight. Or tomorrow. Or the day after. It's time to slow down, to enjoy the little things, even that mess in the kitchen, because it's a direct result of a happy little family.

Here's a look at that kitchen:

 

...And yes, it got cleaned up that night, because while I can let it go for an afternoon, it's going to take some time for me to get to a place where I can let it go overnight :)

XOXO