sunday stills {version seven}

I wrote this sitting in my living room, with a just put up Christmas tree glittering with lights, while the snow fell heavily outside my window. I'm so thankful for moments like this to step back, to ponder today, and to be thankful for the gifts that fill a life. Blessings on your Sunday. ~rachel

dictionary.com defines a still as: a single photographic print, as one of the frames of a motion-picture film.

today: shoveling the driveway, driving in snow, celebrating my nephews birthday, cleaning snow from the entryway.
want to be: joyful, loving my family, slowing down enough to laugh, intentional with my time.
blessings: Christmas tree in my living room, a pantry full of food, wonderful friends that love me.
thinking: about my December schedule, priorities, and what gluten free cookies to bake.
planning: blog posts for the week, what presents to buy, and on I love you surprises for my family.
writing: six Christmas traditions, emails, and notes of gratitude.
loving: colored lights twinkling now, big box of oranges from Costco, and grace.
grateful: for opportunities, for almost two years of my Samuel being healthy, and for a family that loves me.

today {again}: let me be grateful for today, celebrating the little moments, and finding joy.

sunday stills take about five minutes to write - it's my intentional way to ponder the week that has passed and to prep for the week to come. It's a single print out of the busy cycle of life, a pause, a way to plan, and to remember to breathe in the midst of the everyday.

what are you still moments {your grateful moments in life} today?

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sunday stills. {version six}

dictionary.com defines a still as: a single photographic print, as one of the frames of a motion-picture film.

today: organizing, reading those books I put off reading to Samuel, church, and laundry.
want to be: intentional with my time, full of joy, remembering to love the little things.
blessings: new book shelves in the living room, a week with not much on the schedule, fall colors.
thinking: wishing I had more time, finishing my ebook, and what it takes to live with more freedom.
planning: new paint, my November schedule, what I'm sharing at the MOPS group tomorrow.
writing: another dear mom letter, ten ways to keep your house clean, and emails.
loving: my gray sweater, warm fuzzy socks, new friends from Savvy Blogging Summit, and cool air.
grateful: for new opportunities, time to write, and my amazing family.

today {again}: let me be grateful for today, celebrating the little moments, and finding joy.

sunday stills take about five minutes to write - it's my intentional way to ponder the week that has passed and to prep for the week to come. It's a single print out of the busy cycle of life, a pause, a way to plan, and to remember.

what are you still moments {your snippets in life} for today?

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sunday stills {version 5}

dictionary.com defines a still as: a single photographic print, as one of the frames of a motion-picture film. 

today: wishing I had shut the window in the kitchen last night as it was 32 degrees overnight.
want to be: intentional with my time, grateful for today, and a wise steward of my time.
blessings: school work completed, a clean kitchen, and caught up laundry.
thinking: about Samuel's third birthday on Tuesday {sigh}, what to put on my to-do list, and about fall.
planning: posts for October, for the savvy blogging summit, and when to do the clothing switch.
writing: another dear mom letter, a second intentional parenting series, and replying o emails.
loving: salted caramel mocha creamer, Caleb's hugs in the morning, and playing cards with Grace.
grateful: for kind emails, warm blankets, my copy of the Deseret, and piles of school books.

today {again}: let me be grateful for today, celebrating the little moments, and finding joy.

sunday stills take about five minutes to write - it's my intentional way to ponder the week that has passed and to prep for the week to come. It's a single print out of the busy cycle of life, a pause, a way to plan, and to remember.

what are you still moments {your snippets in life} for today?

sunday stills. version four.

today. remembering the lake from two weeks ago. drinking coffee with creamer. wishing it was cooler.
want to be. awake. intentional with my time. a "yes" mom.
blessings. samuel and elijah playing with the magic set. garden with tomatoes. clean kitchen.
thinking. about my hannah in texas. about opportunities.
planning. trip to nyc. beginning to look at curriculum. week's shedule
writing. beginning my ebook. a fun giveaway. another dear mom letter.
loving. lazy days of summer. black eyed-susans on my window sill. instagram pictures.
grateful. for vehicles that work. family sitting around the table. freedom.

today {again}. let me be grateful for the now, celebrating the everyday beautiful connected moments in life, and finding joy in today.

sunday stills take about five minutes to write - it's an intentional way to ponder the week that has passed and to prep for the week to come.

what are you still moments {your snippets in life} for today?

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looking for my dear mom letters? they are all in one spot now - enjoy!

sunday stills. version 3.

bringing these back today. simple memories. intentional thought.

today. family, new brakes for the truck, writing packing lists for the lake, church.
want to be. joyful, productive, intentional with my time, looking forward not back.
blessings. samuel eating gf rice krispies/berries, sun shining, tomatoes in the garden, a clean house
thinking. what to pack for the lake, lunch plans, the beech retreat, when to do laundry.
writing. fabulous review for What's in the Bible, my Monday post, and in my journal
loving. the four raspberries from our patch, iced coffee, laughter from our boys.
grateful. lovely neighbors who are my friend, an old swingset, trips to costco, my front porch.

today {again}. Hoping to be grateful, giving, and thankful. Even in the busy.

what are your still moments for today?

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some links for you.
fabulous draw and journal pages from my friend Jolanthe -> Draw and Journal Pages
an educational look into how money is made -> how to make money
my list of signs that you might be a mom -> you might be a mom
the BEECH Retreat site {love} -> the BEECH Retreat

Sunday Stills. Version 2.

Today. Writing 10 Days of Intentional Parenting.
Tomorrow. It's about grace. Needed. Critical for the journey.
Drinking. Cinnamon Coffee. Just creamer, sugar and cinnamon.
Outside. Cloudy, rainy, and green. Growing. Tulips. Except little boys picked all of them but one.
Doing. Laundry. Cleaning little boys room. Writing. Church.
Thankful. Sweet comments. Kind words. My family.
Planning. My trip to the 2:1 Conference on Friday.
Praying. Always. Needed.

Grateful. For today. This moment in my life.

What are your Sunday Still moments?

Sunday Stills are simple phrases giving perspective on my week and day. It's an exercise in being aware and being grateful. To read last week's Sunday Stills click Here. Be sure to come back tomorrow where we pick up on Day 6 of the 10 Days of Intentional Parenting Series. Tomorrow? It's about grace. So needed in our motherhood journey. Have a blessed Sunday.

sunday stills

today. church, writing, family, a bit of cleaning, more writing.
want to be. intentional, focused, restful, thoughtful.
blessings. rain falling outside, conversations with brennan, coffee, fellowship.
thinking. about homeschooling, parenting, importance, what to make for lunch.
writing. 10 days of intentional parenting {remember it starts tomorrow!}
loving. my family, time spent at homeschool convention, iced lattes.
grateful. for sweet notes, comments, friendships.

today {again}. i want to live still, intentional, with joy.

what are your still moments for today?

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thank you for your amazing response to the post dear moms with littles. I am humbled by the kind words, encouraging comments, likes {can you believe it's somewhere between 1k-2k?}, and for your support and friendship. Thank you.  I am truly grateful.