Slowing down

It seems like for us, and probably most people, life comes in waves. It speeds up and slows down. But mostly I think life gets so so busy and days whiz by. I've always been one of those who gets restless and can easily overload myself with many good nonessential things.
These last few weeks I've made more of a conscious effort to slow things down and enjoy this stage in our lives. Not too many pressing engagements, no rushing kids to and from school or activities. Right now I'm just relishing in the lack of things, and it's pretty nice. It seems little kids rarely have to be reminded of that.