Sunshine and Water

I am not sure why the combination of sunshine and water is so relaxing, but I am not complaining.

The family and I got to spend some time out on the water today enjoying the abundant sunshine and the spray of lake water on our faces. Even though the temperatures were a little chilly, we had a blast. The cooler temps (on the water) were no barrier from the need to be free.

After a long, cold, snowy winter cooped up inside, this was a much needed breather. I felt like a kid again. I more than enjoyed watching the kids bask in the sunshine and marvel at the ducks, swans, turtles and yes, a crane we saw. We parked the boat on a little cove and enjoyed a brisk walk through nature, again enjoying all it had to offer. We saw a deer and many fish and frogs in the pond.

Coming home I realized how much my entire family needed that. The kids were the best they have been in many months, I was so relaxed I felt like jello and my husband too showed a decrease in the amount of stress.

I forgot how healing a little bit of sunshine and water can be and I can't wait to hit the water next weekend and reinvigorate the family after a long and stressful week!