March in like a lion

I know exactly what day these photos were taken because it seems that the passage of time these days is not marked in Levi's developmental milestones, or Micah's progress in school or the simplicity of shared time together. Rather it is the next deadline at work, the next paper or proposal submission or experiment to run. I was on the phone minutes before these photos were taken negotiating details of a proposal budget. I was that mom on the phone--distracted. Serious.

I'm glad I finished the call and just lived the moment. Enjoyed my kids. De-stressed for 15 minutes before the tide came in and soaked Levi and my next duty called...