today is a day for rest

last week i spent some days away with our eldest kiddo.

he is eight and full of energy...always moving.

we had just been up until the wee hours of the morning traveling to our destination and had some full days ahead of us.

he was intent on swimming the afternoon away but i told him:

today is a day for rest.

he asked why 

and

he told me his rationale for why rest wasn't necessary 

{so typical}

then after tackling the pool for a while, he proceeded to pull a chaise next to mine

lie down

cover himself with towels

 and 

{unmoving},

he slept.

sometimes, 

in midst of the going and the doing,

we still need a day for rest.

for going slower than usual

for taking time to be still

for taking time to just be. 

when was the last time you had one of these days?

 if it has been a while, i challenge you to put one {or 1/2 of one} on your agenda before the end of the month.