Many times, the journey before the final destination is more important.

It was -14 ºC = 6.8 ºF this morning.  People around us were hustling as fast as humanly possible to warm up their cars, hasting from one indoor place to another, dragging pets along as fast as their legs would carry while ordering them to pee faster.  How wonderful it is to have children that have learned to dress according to weather and that likes being outside.  It's thanks to them, I am also fully vested in warm and fluffy stuff.

I forgot my iPhone this morning. This is the morning picture we took yesterday. It is glourious to be alive and have another day with people I love and cherish.

So here we were, biking along, happy, smiling... laughing over silly jokes.  And as we stopped to step off our bikes to cross a street ... 

-Wow mama, exclaimed Anïas and Illïus almost at the same time. 
-Look at that sky! said Illïus
-It is so beautiful, added Anïas and asked if all the lines across the heavens were clouds.

I looked up and saw these loooooong white frozen cotton trails crossing eachother high above our heads.  It looked like some divinty had played tick-tack-toe on the amazingly light blue sky.  Colors of peach and pink could still be seen over the tree tops, and the contrast against the blue was breathtaking.  It was so incredibly beautiful.  I explained that the 'cotton trails' were from bypassing planes and jets (we have an airport close by) and Anïas replied with a nod and smile.  Illïus let out a happy 'cool'.

I am so thankful that I have been blessed with children.  They help me keep a proper pace in life and help me become more present in my thoughts and actions.  The miracles they ponder and notice is really worth thinking about.  I have noticed, that time management really is a keystone for a happy and harmoneous life.  The allowance for thoughtful stops, ponderings and family bonding is so underestimated.  It is priceless!  An impromptu experience such as this one cannot be bought or planned, It just happens.  We recall snails, baby frogs and other creatures we have met on our journey through family life.  Rarely if ever does one bring up that last planned vacation trip.  The feeling of joyful surprise seem to catapult memories deep into ones heart and soul.  Makes one think, doesn't it!